Data Analytics Academy
The Client Need
"The United States faces a critical shortage of people with analytical expertise, and also a shortage of managers and analysts with the skills to understand and make decisions based on the analysis of big data. These are important skills because all businesses collect data about operations and examine it for insight into performance improvement."
- Data Analysis Expert
The Design
An online, comprehensive, 40-week, project-based, learning-by-doing certificate program in Data Analytics/Data Science.
Audience: Career changers looking to move to an in-demand/well-paying field, corporate employees looking to acquire new skills
Skills in Focus: Predictive analytics using statistical machine learning; reporting to stakeholders; interviewing effectively
Features: Mentored Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning; SocraticBUILD™; Story-Centered Learning
The Details
Learners examine vast amounts of big data generated by organizations, their customers, and employees during online transactions in order to develop informed strategies around performance improvement.
Mentors with significant professional data science experience guide learners by critiquing submitted work, answering questions, etc.
Mentors provide resume/portfolio assistance and conduct mock interviews. Learners complete a capstone project to highlight abilities and interests. 92% of grads work in the field; 3% opted for grad school.
Expert program designers and subject-matter experts revise the program every 12-18 months to stay current with latest techniques and industry needs.
