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Data Science

Sheridan Certificate

Like Big Data and Analytics? Break into the in-demand field of data science and use your analytical and problem-solving skills to join a lucrative industry. Data science specialists require a unique set of skills to analyze numbers and information that supports an organization’s strategy and direction. Hone your knowledge in data sources, statistics, predictive analytics and business framing and become a sought-out Big Data or Data Science professional.

More information is available under the Program Description tab.

These courses are part of the Data Science Program.
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Compulsory Course(s)

Successfully complete all seven courses in this suggested (NOT Mandatory) order: MGMT70045; INFO70037; INFO70038; INFO70039; INFO70041; INFO70040; The INFO70042 Capstone course should be taken as the last course in the program.
Advanced Statistics for Data Science
Course Code:
INFO70039
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Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
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Analytics and Big Data, Introduction to
Course Code:
MGMT70045
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
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Big Data Tools
Course Code:
INFO70040
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
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Business Problem Analysis and Data Modeling
Course Code:
INFO70037
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
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Data Exploration and Basic Statistics for Data Science
Course Code:
INFO70038
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
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Data Science Applied Project
Course Code:
INFO70042
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
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Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning
Course Code:
INFO70041
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
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If you have any general questions about Continuing and Professional Studies at Sheridan, feel free to contact us at capsinfo@sheridancollege.ca or call 905-459-7533/905-845-9430

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Looking to enter or grow your career in the field of data science? You can start now!

Sheridan’s Data Science Certificate will give you the competitive advantage you need to break into the Big Data and Analytics industry. In this series of data science courses, you’ll explore, analyze, report on, monitor and use predictive analysis on small to large data sets in order to transform data into business information.

You’ll also explore data science principles, methods and techniques for complex problem solving in order to facilitate better business decisions. You will learn from experienced industry professionals who are experts in the data science field and working in various industries.

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. You’ll develop fundamental statistical and programming skills.

With this Data Science Certificate you will be prepared to take the INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®) Certification exam.

The curriculum includes:

  • The fundamentals of data science and predictive modeling
  • Advanced statistical concepts
  • The application of tools and technologies related to data mining and analysis
  • Impactful strategies for presentation of data and outcomes

If you’re organized, analytical and detailed-oriented this program might be right for you.

For more information, please email caps@sheridancollege.ca

Important Notes:  Students are required to bring their own laptop to class

INFO70042 Applied Project (Project Based course) should be taken as the last course in the program.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Data analysis and insight are key to an organization’s success. Businesses large and small turn to their data experts to provide the understanding and predictions in order to plan for the future. As the copious amount of information continues to increase, so does the opportunities for Big Data skilled-professionals.

Sample job titles include:

  • Analytics Professional
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Manager
  • Business Analyst