Program Delivery
This is a part-time program and is delivered via online (asynchronous) and virtual (synchronous) classroom.
What are Micro-Credentials?
Micro-Credentials certify an individual’s achievements in specific skill sets and differ from traditional credentials, such as degrees or diplomas. They are shorter, personalized, and enables employment in specific roles. At the end of this program, you will receive an official document credential from Sheridan Continuing & Professional Studies.
Program Description
For those interested in a lucrative career in Data Science, Sheridan's new Data Analyst Micro-Credential is designed to be the first step towards achieving your professional goals. Designed to be a foundation series of courses that build on fundamental statistical and programming skills, students can expect to gain a competitive advantage within the Data Science industry. If you're interested in understanding the 'why' from an analytical perspective, our Data Analyst program can help you achieve job-ready knowledge and skills required to solve real-world problems.
Through the 'practitioner' lens of Data Science, students will be introduced to the wide world of data science programming languages such as SQL, R, and Python, with an expanded knowledge of Tableau to better understand data visualization. The courses are designed as building blocks, with students being further introduced to Big Data Tools and deep learning scripting. Students will begin to understand analyzing, exploring, predicting, and reporting on small and large data sets for various industries, and initiating problem solving techniques to facilitate better business decisions.
By the end of this program, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply the fundamentals of data science and predictive modeling
- Utilize advanced statistical concepts
- Use tools and technologies related to data mining and analysis
- Provide impactful strategies for presentation of data, with solid business-related outcomes
This program is ideal for a candidate who is focused on transitioning to data science from another industry and enjoys working through complex problems that they might experience in the workplace At the helm are experienced instructors and industry professionals in diverse corporate fields, including entertainment (Cineplex), technology (IBM), banking (CIBC and RBC) and more. Let our practical, hands-on courses, with deep roots in real-world scenarios, design a pathway into the data science field. With a growing demand for skilled professionals who can gather and analyze small to large amounts of data, this program will prepare you to offer effective strategies for company growth and guide business strategies based on data analysis.
Explore. Analyze. Report. Enrol today.
Recommended Program Pathway
For those just entering the program, the recommended program pathway is:
Data Science Micro-Credentials
Be sure to check out the other two (2) micro-credentials in the Data Science field found below:
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Examination Information
The Data Analyst Micro-Credential will help students to gain the foundational knowledge and build analytical skills required to take the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) examination. The CAP examination is the premiere certification for analytics professionals and practitioners. Students can take the examination to advance their own career or set themselves apart form the competition. Sheridan's courses lay a foundational step in the pathway to this examination.
Special Notes
This program can be completed within two (2) academic semesters. Due to relevancy, the entire certificate must be completed within three (3) years to stay on top of current trends.
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