Data Science Fundamentals Certificate
With the Data Science Fundamentals Certificate, offered in partnership with ISACA, you'll showcase your comprehension of vital data analysis principles and techniques for leveraging data in guiding strategic business choices. You'll be able to articulate data attributes, classifications, applications, and frameworks, delineate various data management systems, and discuss fundamental principles and protocols of data governance.
Register for November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025
Register for December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Register for January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Program Details
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Overview
- Start Anytime
- 100% asynchronous – set your own hours
- Includes Online Course, Review Manual, Certificate Exam, Labs Package, and Student Membership
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Schedule
- Offered Monthly
- At your own pace. Students have up to 6 months to complete the course and exam.
Why Continuing Education for the Data Science Fundamentals Certificate Program?
- Dynamic online learning environment
- CPE Credits Earned: 23
- Job postings for data science-related skills are projected to grow by over 250% over the next five years*
*Source: Lightcast
Cost & Aid
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Fees
$475
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Financial Aid
Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.
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Refund Policy
To withdraw from this course, you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu (7) days prior to the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $100.00 processing fee will be refunded back to your original form of payment. There are no refunds once the class has begun. Late withdrawals of six (6) days or less before the class begins will result in the student being charged the $100.00 processing fee, as well as charges for books and/or other course material fees.
Careers
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Careers in Data Science Fundamentals
Students who complete this certificate are successful in the following roles:
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Architect
- Database Administrator
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Future Outcomes
Students who complete this certificate will be proficient in the following areas:
- Data Science Concepts
- Data Management
- Data Science Process