Data Analyst Associate Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics Associate is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills required for a variety of entry level positions in the field of Data Analytics. The program includes foundation courses in Data Analytics and a wide range of skill-builder courses.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will analyze a problem and identify and define the computing and data requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Students will apply data analytics techniques and tools to implement and test a specified design.
- Students will communicate and report data findings and solutions using data presentation and visualization tools.
To earn this certificate, students must complete the minimum required courses with a grade of C (or P) or better.
Required Core Curriculumn Courses (12.0 units):
Elective Courses (minimum of 7.0 units or any CIS course work):
Students can take any combination of the following courses.
| Code | Class | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 001 | Introduction to Computer Science and Technology (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
| CIS 056 | Database Management Systems II (2.5 Lecture/0.5 Lab) | 3.0 |
| BUS 021L | Introduction to Business Computing Laboratory (1.0 Lab) | 1.0 |
| BUS 078B | Business Communications (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
| CAP 062B | An Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1.0 Lecture) | 1.0 |
| CAP 063B | Intermediate Microsoft Excel (2.0 Lecture) | 2.0 |
Certificate will also require 1.0 to 4.0 units of General Work Experience
Units Required
| Units | |
|---|---|
| Total Required Units | 18.0 - 19.0 |
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include the following: Computer System Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Warehousing Specialists, Computer and Information Research Scientists, Operations Research Analysts.