Data Analysis Certificate
Default students: earn a validated Certificate in Data Analysis in approximately 10–15 hours, self-paced. A limited number of seats remain.
For Default students:
14-day withdrawal (full refund) before completion
Self-paced · Start immediately
Default can enroll at heavily discounted prices through the enrollment deadline -
from $299 to $99.00
Default students are eligible through August 25th.
Enrollment closes at 11:59 PM CT. If you plan to enroll, we recommend completing
enrollment before the deadline.
Why this certificate matters
96%
Employers suggest certificates strengthen applications
$12K
Average reported salary increase with certificate
9/10
Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates
Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers.
Individual results may vary.
Program Overview
Overview
Overview
The Data Analysis Certificate Program is designed for management information systems and data science students interested in developing strong and in-demand data analysis skills. It provides a structured foundation in data analysis, covering core concepts, tools, and techniques used to clean, interpret, and communicate insights from data in professional environments.
Whether you are applying for internships or your first job out of college, this program is intended for students who want to strengthen their application materials by adding a formal credential they can use on their résumé, cover letters, and in interviews. This helps students present a more complete academic and professional profile to potential employers across a range of fields, including data-driven and analytics-focused positions.
Key Features
Audience:
Students in related fields, including business, biological sciences, engineering, public health, computer science, mathematics, and arts and sciences, will often find the program highly relevant to their coursework and career interests. The program focuses on data analysis concepts and methods related to data cleaning, exploratory analysis, visualization, statistical reasoning, and insight-driven decision support. The program is appropriate for any student who wants to strengthen their résumé, present more complete job applications, or develop a deeper understanding of analytical thinking and data-driven problem solving.
Duration:
Four months of access per semester to course materials and resources. At the end of four months, you can renew your access if needed.
Time to Complete:
Expected to be completed within 10 to 15 hours, allowing for flexible, self-paced learning.
Certificate:
Certificate in Data Analysis.
Why This Certificate Matters:
Data analysis skills appear in job descriptions across industries. This certificate provides a clear and credible way to demonstrate analytical ability, readiness for data-driven roles, and the skills employers desire and expect.
Optional custom emphasis
Leveraging advanced AI technology, the program offers a personalized learning experience that allows students to tailor their certificate toward a specific industry or career direction.
Rather than focusing solely on abstract analytical techniques, students may select an emphasis aligned with the types of roles or industries they are interested in pursuing, such as biological sciences, product and technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer and retail, operations, or public policy and government.
For example, a student interested in working at a technology company in an analytics or data science role may choose an emphasis in product analytics. This emphasis would be reflected in the title of the certificate earned; for example
Certificate in Data Analysis, Emphasis: Product Analytics
This approach helps students clearly communicate relevance to employers while maintaining broad analytical applicability across industries.
