This data analytics certificate teaches you how to turn raw data into meaningful insights using tools like data mining, modeling, visualization, natural language processing, and machine learning. You’ll learn to analyze and report on large datasets while building skills that can be applied directly toward an associate degree in computer technology.
Major code: 5014 Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division Computer Science and Information Systems Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TECH | ||
| CIS125 | Data Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| CIS221 | Generating Reports for Decision Making | 3 |
| CIS223 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| CIS225 | Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| CPD123 | Structured Query Language | 3 |
| CPD224 | Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration | 3 |
| ITD140 | Digital Project Management | 3 |
| NON-TECH | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| AOT226 | Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CIS126 | Fundamentals of Information Systems | 3 |
| CPD121 | Data Modeling Database Design | 3 |
| CSE122 | Programming Logic and Problem Solving | 3 |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Students completing this certificate may be eligible to also receive a Computer Programming and Database – Microsoft SQL Server Career Enhancement Certificate (5206).
The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of a Computer Technology Degree (5000).
Full-Time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for students seeking a one-year certificate.
| First Summer Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| CIS126 | Fundamentals of Information Systems | 3 |
| CPD121 | Data Modeling Database Design | 3 |
| CSE122 | Programming Logic and Problem Solving | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| First Semester | ||
| ITD140 | Digital Project Management | 3 |
| CIS125 | Data Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| CIS221 | Generating Reports for Decision Making | 3 |
| CPD123 | Structured Query Language | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPD224 | Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration | 3 |
| AOT226 | Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CIS225 | Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| CIS223 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Students completing this certificate may be eligible to also receive a Computer Programming and Database – Microsoft SQL Server Career Enhancement Certificate (5206).
The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of a Computer Technology Degree (5000).
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Design, implement, and manage relational databases using normalization principles, SQL programming constructs, and best practices for configuring, automating, and optimizing a SQL Server instance.
- Demonstrate the ability to acquire and evaluate information, apply problem-solving strategies, and use technical, computational, and communication skills to provide solutions in a Data
- Analysis environment, while maintaining professionalism and effective teamwork.
- Demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills by analyzing requirements, designing solutions, and implementing software.
- Develop a foundational understanding of project, program, and portfolio management concepts, initiate IT-related projects, monitor and control project budgets, and create project scopes and plans.