Career support: data science job search and career advising will be offered during the final capstone course: CIND 820 - Big Data Analytics Project.Alumni networking support: participating alumni will provide informal career and networking support through LinkedIn to certificate candidates and graduates.Virtual mentor services: the virtual mentor is available free of charge upon request to certificate registrants taking courses for 1-on-1 Zoom meetings and for consultations by email about the coursework, assignments, final projects, and for career advising.While enrolled in the Certificate in Data Analytics, Big Data, and Predictive Analytics (or Certificate in Practical Data Science and Machine Learning), you will receive a variety of supports, including: Upon completing the certificate, you will be prepared to take the INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®) exam to become a certified professional in this new and growing field. It will guide you in using data analytics, big data, and predictive analytics to optimize performance in fields like data warehousing, data management, IT, and more. With hands-on learning, this certificate will provide you with a strong foundation in analytics, tools, and statistics.
Note: This certificate will require 4-6 hours per week of dedicated time to study, including completing virtual data analytics activities and attending the weekly Zoom sessions.