What You Will Learn
Data is continuously being amassed about all aspects of our lives, and industries of all kinds are using it to better understand our world and help solve its important problems. From public health to entertainment, agriculture to travel, banking to cybersecurity, data is collected, analyzed and used to make predictions and decisions that effect our every-day life. Study Data Analytics at CCM and be prepared to pursue an exciting and bountiful array of high-paying job opportunities to help shape the world.
The certificate in Data Analytics will prepare you to apply data science techniques using in-demand skills and tools to:
- Tell a story with data
- Work with real-world data to answer and solve societal problems
- Identify and predict trends
- Collaborate with others
- Explore ethical issues related to data privacy, security, and integrity
The 16-credit program at CCM provides you with skills in statistical and computational thinking, computer programming, data storage and access, and machine learning. Students will walk away with the knowledge of R, Python, Tableau and SQL. These are all in-demand technology skills for the New Jersey labor market.
Curriculum
Earn your certification after completing only 5 courses! The 16-credit program at CCM provides you with skills in Probability and Statistics, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Storage and Access, and Machine Learning. You will learn R, Python, Tableau and SQL — in-demand technology skills for the New Jersey labor market – in one year at CCM.
Careers
According to Glassdoor, data analysts are one of the most highly in-demand and sought after careers worldwide. The average salary in the New York City area is $93,460 per year with an estimated total pay over $110K. With an expected 35% growth in career opportunities an array of pathways is waiting for you.
This certificate can prepare you for the following careers.
- Business Intelligence Engineer
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Data Architect
- Data Business Analyst
- Data Visualization Developer
- Junior Data Support Specialist
- Machine Learning Scientist
- Predictive Analytics Professional
- Quantitative Analyst
- Report and Analytics Designer
- Report and Analytics Developer
- Statistician
Why Study Data Analytics at CCM?
Early on, CCM recognized the importance of offering curriculum in this dynamic field of data analytics and we are thrilled to be the first community college in New Jersey to offer a credited certificate program. Our collaborative, team-based learning environment allows you to work with others to analyze real-world data to solve problems or answer questions. Taught by professors with experience in the field, classes are held in small classrooms equipped with industry-standard software to ensure that you graduate with current and relevant skills. The program can also be completed 100% remotely, from anywhere in the U.S., through CCM’s Virtual Campus! Students will learn in demand technology and software such as Python, R and Tableau
Where You Can Go
The Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics can help you in your academic journey or in jump-starting your career in data science. Pair the certificate with an existing CCM degree or use its college-credit courses and skills to enhance your resume.
- CCM certificates are “stackable”, therefore the credit earned can be applied toward faster completion of an associate degree program, such as:AAS in Business Administration
- A.S. in Computer Science
- AAS in Information Technology
- A.S. in Mathematics
Paying for Your Data Analytics Certificate
Earning a certificate of achievement from CCM is a powerful investment that is a springboard to both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your CCM education.
Featured Courses
Introduction to Data Science
Introduction to Data Science will provide students with data literacy skills to understand techniques in data manipulation, visualization and interpretation. This project-based course will allow students to utilize a toolkit of statistical software to perform data science methods. Ethical issues related to data privacy, authenticity and security will be addressed alongside an introduction to artificial intelligence.
Fundamentals of Programming
This is a fundamental course in problem solving and programming. This course introduces concepts such as how to solve problems by designing and implementing algorithms using a popular programming language. Topics include pseudocode, algorithms, variables, constants, using decisions and loop structures to construct effective code, using built-in functions, creating functions and modules, and simple debugging techniques for detecting errors. Use of real-world problems in Web Development, Cybersecurity and Data Science are explored. No prior programming experience is required.
Data Science Programming
This course covers problem solving strategies and programming techniques specific to data analytics using an industry-standard, general-purpose programming language and tool set. Students will learn how to gather input from structured and unstructured sources of various formats, stored locally and remotely through cloud computing, and use programming libraries and application programming interfaces to efficiently process data and present information. Team and individual projects will analyze real-world, large datasets. Data integrity, privacy and security will be considered.
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