Data Analytics Certificate
Earn a data analytics certificate today. Step into a new career in 6 months.
Length & Frequency
6 Months (approx) | 3 sessions per week
Delivery
Online with 100% live instruction
Tuition
$7,995
Scholarships
Available! Avg: $2,000
Why Digital Workshop Center?
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*Profile report data based on 2020-2023 Employment and Wage survey submissions
^Based on 2021-2023 data only | *Based on 2021-2023 data & does not include Blueprint, WP/PS/ILL/ID/ bootcamps or B.Admin data
Data Analytics Certificate Curriculum
Module 1 - SQL Fundamentals and Data Retrieval
In Module 1, students get started with understanding how to retrieve data using the SQL language. Explore the basic concepts of a relational database and how to extract data from it. By the end of this module, students will have the ability to pull from a large data set and create a usable recordset of data for analysis.
- Introduction to program overview, data analytics, & SQL
- Watch Python for Beginners – Learn Python in 1 Hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqtD5dpn9C8
- Watch Python Machine Learning Tutorial (Data Science): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eh4d6sabA0
- Download Anaconda & Jupyter notebook
- Overview and Fundamentals. Vocabulary
- Tools 101: What will be used throughout program
- Discussion of Project One. The homework for each week will allow students to generate elements of their final project. Project 1 culminates with a presentation to the class.
- Discussion of Final Project and Portfolios (Due at end of course).
- Introduction to Databases: Concepts of relational databases, tables, and schema design.
- SQL Syntax Basics: SELECT, FROM, WHERE, ORDER BY, and LIMIT for data retrieval.
- JOIN Operations: Understanding INNER JOIN to combine data from multiple tables.
- Intermediate SQL Techniques
- Advanced Data Filtering: Utilizing complex WHERE clauses, and logical operators.
- Aggregate Functions and Grouping: Employing SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN, MAX, GROUP BY, and HAVING for data summarization.
- Subqueries and Set Operations: Introduction to nested queries, UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT for advanced data retrieval and manipulation.
Module 2 - Fundamental Python
In Module 2, students take a deep dive in Python and begin programming for data analysis purposes. Understanding how Python can be used for data science and analysis, visualizations, and machine learning. By the end of this module, students will be able to connect dynamic components and define powerful functions to assist with data analysis.
- Overview of Python, Setting up the Environment (ipynb and Google collab)
- Basic Syntax and Variables
- Data Types and Operators: (strings, integers, floats, booleans) and basic operators (arithmetic, assignment, comparison, logical operators).
- Conditional Statements: Using if, elif, and else for decision-making.
- Loops: for and while loops, iterating over sequences, break, continue, and pass.
- Basic Data Structures: lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries – creation, access, and basic methods.
- Functions: Defining functions, arguments, return values, scope, and simple lambda functions.
- File Handling: Reading from and writing to files, working with file paths.
- Error and Exception Handling: Try-except blocks, handling multiple exceptions, finally clause.
Module 3 - Python Pandas data analysis and visualization
In Module 3, students expand on their Python skills by working with Python pandas, a powerful and dynamic data analysis tool. Adding visualizations and applying across real-world scenarios is paramount to success in data analysis careers. By the end of this module, students will have worked with Python pandas to solve complex data problems.
- Python pandas, DataFrames, series, reading and writing data
- Functions, groupby, sorting, indexing
- Exploratory Data Analysis and data cleaning: handling missing data, duplicates, filtering
- Pandas join
- Real-world application of pandas and practice EDA using real world data
- Pandas visualization
- Feature engineering: Using pandas in machine learning workflows for data pre-processing
- Creating basic plots such as histogram, scatterplot, bar charts, line graphs, and boxplot.
- Customizing graphs using matplotlib, seaborn, altair, plotly, etc. different visualization libraries.
- Real-world application of visualization
Module 4 - Statistics and SPSS Terminology
In Module 4, you will learn crucial statistics allowing you to properly interpret data distributions, variability, and trends. Improving these skills allows you to better examine data and make smarter business decisions. By the end of this module, you will have the frameworks for understanding and analyzing large data sets, recognizing patterns, and improving your data modeling.
- Introduction to Statistics
- Basic Terminology
- Descriptive Statistics
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Inferential Statistics
- Hypothesis Testing
- Confidence Intervals
- P-Value
- Probability
- Random Variables
- Probability Distributions
Module 5 - Analysis and Interpretation with Excel
In Module 5, students explore the complex data analysis tools within Microsoft Excel. On the job, Excel is still one of the most widely used tools for analysis. To be job-ready, you have to know how to examine data within the Excel environment with its own functions and features of data manipulation.
- Advanced Data Manipulation and Data Analysis and Reporting and Optimization
- Complex JOINs: Exploring LEFT, RIGHT, FULL OUTER JOINs, and self joins.
- Analytical Functions: Applying SQL functions for statistical analysis and moving averages.
- Pivot and Unpivot Operations: Techniques for data transformation and preparation for reporting.
- Data Modification: INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
- Indexing and Query Performance: Understanding indexes, query planning, and optimization techniques.
Module 6 -Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
In Module 6, you will learn the role of AI and machine learning within the data analysis and data science worlds. Open up the power of AI to help your productivity and add high demand skills to your resume. Expand your Python libraries with sklearn to improve machine learning algorithms for classification, regression, and clustering.
- Train-test split
- Encoding
- Linear regression
- Logistic regression
- Decision tree
- Random forest tree
- Svm
- Naive Bayes
- Confusion matrix
- L1, L2 Regularization
- Gridsearch
- Cross validation
- K means clustering
- Principal component analysis (PCA)
- Bagging
Module 7 - Portfolios and Capstone Project
In Module 7, students have an opportunity to put their finishing touches on their portfolio. In addition, as students begin to look after graduation and to the next step of their career path, our instructors will provide extensive mentorship on what the job market trends look like, and how to prepare to find work as an anlytics professional. At the end of this module, students will present their final Capstone project and receive critique from their peers.
- Job hunting skills
- Interview prep
- Portfolio: further planning, review and design portfolios, critiques
- Final Presentation
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Upcoming Data Analytics Certificate Schedule
Data Analytics Q1/2025 | Start Date: 01/06/2025
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The Data Analytics Certificate at Digital Workshop Center is a comprehensive approach towards learning problem-solving techniques for analyzing large data sets. Our program teaches you how to write code in Python, implement related Python libraries, utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, harness Excel for analysis, and visualize the results.
Possible Career Paths
Data Analytics has increased in value over recent years and according to recent data projections, the market for data analytics professionals is expected to grow from around $7 billion in 2023 to $303 billion by 2030.
Data Analyst
Skilled in data visualization and statistical analysis, data analysts collect and interpret data to answer questions, solve problems, and communicate data-driven discoveries.
Business Analyst
Skilled in using diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, business analysts are experts in identifying business shortcomings and opportunities and developing solutions to improve business processes and performance.
Marketing Analytics Manager
Bringing many analytical skills together, a marketing analytics manager is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and using data to improve the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Data Visualization Engineer
A relatively new career, data visualizers are skilled in designing, developing, and maintaining data visualization systems to create interactive and visually appealing representations of data for quick and easy understanding of complex data sets.
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Average award of DWC scholarships is $2,000 for those who qualify. Apply today for tuition assistance.
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Mentoring
Instructors are here to be your mentor before, during & after class. Working with an expert as a mentor will help you become industry-ready.
Student Support
Our dedicated student affairs manager will be there to help you get your accounts setup, assess your technology, download the proper files and more.
Career Coaching
Meet with a career coach to review your updated resume, portfolio & LinkedIn profile, as well as job search and interview techniques.
Tech Support
While in your program, if you are stuck and need help you can reach out to our tech support for guidance. Whether through Slack, email or phone.
Internships & Alumni
Sign up for our micro-internship network and explore new opportunities. Our alumni network is also available to all students.
Tuition
We want you to focus on your education and career path. We offer several options help ease the burden of your tuition costs. Additional scholarships may be available for those who qualify.
Tuition Net Cost Example
Program Tuition¹: $7,995
Average Scholarship Amount²: $2,000
Amount Financed³: $5,995, as low as $232/month
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Over $750k Awarded in Scholarship Funds
At Digital Workshop Center, we offer three accessible scholarships to help you take the next step of your career.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start?
Program cohorts begin quartlery (Jan, Apr, July, Oct). All programs follow a specific schedule of dates/times. Classes are 100% synchronous with a live instructor and attendance is mandatory.
IMPORTANT: Required Pre-Class Assignments
Prior to the start of class, each student is required to:
Getting Started: More Useful Resources
The following are helpful for understanding statistics and Python. These are not required but recommended.
To review statistics concepts, you can watch the following statistics videos by StatQuest with Josh Starmer:
- Histograms, Clearly Explained
- What is a statistical distribution?
- Population Parameters
- The Mean, Variance and Standard Deviation
- Install and Setup for Mac and Windows
- Strings – Working with Textual Data
- Integers and Floats – Working with Numeric Data
- Lists, Tuples, and Sets
- Dictionaries – Working with Key-Value Pairs
- Conditionals and Booleans – If, Else, and Elif Statements
- Loops and Iterations – For/While Loops
- Functions
- Import Modules and Exploring The Standard Library
Free Quizzes:
- Python Programming skills assessment: https://www.datacamp.com/signal
- Basic Python Quiz For Beginners: https://pynative.com/basic-python-quiz-for-beginners/
Questions?
If you have any questions on pre-class assignments, please contact DWC administrative staff for help.
Pre-requisites
- Comfortable with data structures, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools like MS Excel.
- Students entering this program should have knowledge of basic programming concepts such as variables, functions, and data types.
- It is recommended, but not required, to have experience with applications of programming in a business environment.
- (Important: See Pre-Class Assignments required before first class session)
It is also required that you have purchased and installed the full Microsoft Office Suite before the start of your first class. Refer to the System Requirements page for more details.
How long is this program?
The average length to complete the Data Analytics Certificate program is 6 months.
This program is comprised of course work and a Capstone project. Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.
What's included?
Each Certificate Program is comprised of course work and a comprehensive Capstone Project.
Support and mentoring a huge part of all of our full length programs. Your instructor will be there as your mentor every step of the way through the program.
All materials including textbooks are included in your tuition cost.
All data files will be provided as needed.
Enrollment includes access to tech support via Slack, phone or email. Additionally, each student has access to career coaching and more.
Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of this program.
Payment & financial aid options
DWC offers several flexible financial aid options including payment plans and traditional loans to help you finance your education.
We partner with Climb Credit to offer several flexible payment plan options that fit your monthly budget.
If you are interested in scholarship or financial aid opportunities, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more.
Homework expectations
Homework varies from class to class, instructor to instructor. It is recommended that you set aside 1-2x the class duration for homework/assignments (e.g. if in class 7 hours per week, expect 7-14 hours needed to complete homework/assignments).
What career services or internships do you offer?
For full length programs, support and mentoring is included and you will be eligible to work one-on-one with a career coach.
Workshops for job search and resume writing are included in the cost of your program. Our expert career coaches will help you prepare for the next steps of your career path. Your success is our success.
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DWC also partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students. These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience. Learn more
Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and discuss career coaching & internship options today.
Terms & conditions
Enrollment in all programs requires each student to read and agree to our Terms and Conditions before you register.
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