The Certificate in Data Analytics focuses on data preparation, data analysis, applied statistics, and data visualization. Students in the program learn to communicate, problem solve, and lead around data practices, making them professionally competitive in the St. Louis region.
This certificate program is designed primarily for individuals wishing to transition to a data analytics career, including people who have little to no background in data or learners who have some background in data but want to enhance or learn data-related skills. Upon completion of the certificate, learners will be competitive for entry-level data analytics and data analysis careers.
Learners are able to complete this certificate online. However, course availability may vary depending on the semester.
Contact Info
| Contact: | CAPS |
| Phone: | 314-935-6700 |
| Email: | caps@wustl.edu |
| Website: | https://caps.wustl.edu/programs/certificates/ |
Certificate in Data Analytics
Required Courses: 12 units
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 1400 | Data Fundamentals I | 1.5 |
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 1450 | Data Fundamentals II | 1.5 |
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 3250 | Communicating, Leading, and Problem Solving With Data | 3 |
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 4050 | Experiential Learning in Data Analytics | 3 |
| CAPS-MATH 2000 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Elective Courses: 6 units
Learners choose two of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 1240 | Introduction to (Statistical) Programming with R | 3 |
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 1335 | Programming With Python | 3 |
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 2006 | Data Analysis and Visualization in Tableau | 3 |
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 2031 | Introduction to Data Science With Python | 3 |
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 2115 | SQL and Data: Exploration and Analysis | 3 |
| CAPS - DATASTUDIES 2240 | Advanced Data Visualization (with R) | 3 |
| CAPS-GIS 2000 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
This program is offered either mostly or fully online. Students entering the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 Visa must enroll in a program full time. F-1 students are only permitted to enroll in one online course per semester and J-1 students may only enroll in non-credit online courses that do not count toward their degree program. The School of Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) cannot guarantee face-to-face enrollment options each semester of full time enrollment, therefore cannot issue an I-20 or DS 2019 to F-1 and J-1 students for this program. If you are an F-1 or J-1 student and wish to enroll in a CAPS program while here on a Visa, please contact our recruitment team to discuss your options for face-to-face program enrollment. F-1 and J-1 students should not enroll in online courses or programs without first consulting the university’s Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS).