Microcredential in
Data Science for Beginners
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Canton
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
11.8 CEUs
Continuing education units
$1,025.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Make sense of the data with this Data Science for Beginners microcredential! Data science, the process of using data to generate insights and to support strategies for business or organizational success, is an in-demand field. In this microcredential, you will explore the fundamentals of data science. First, you will focus on the definition and main concepts associated with data science. Then, through hands on experience with R programming you will practice statistical modeling concepts key to data science analysis. This microcredential is a great fit for existing professionals with knowledge of statistics who need specialized data analysis skills. For those seeking to launch a career in data science, creating a portfolio of R projects can also be an innovative pathway to preparing for industry certification exams such as the Certified Data Scientist (CDS) or the R Programming Certification.
An online microcredential from SUNY Canton (11.8 CEUs). Registration is completed with SUNY Canton. Eligible for financial aid.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Data Science for Beginners Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Data Science
Data Visualization
R Programming
Core R Packages
R Syntax
Data Types
Vectors
Frames
Statistical Modeling
Data Import
Data Manipulation
Data Interfaces
Career outlook
Related occupations: Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst
Data analysis roles are among the fastest-growing jobs in the state.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.