Certificate in Data Science
Develop your computer science skills and explore exciting topics like artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science. Enhance your expertise, increase your earning potential, and deliver high-quality work with a certificate. It’s the perfect groundwork for a career in data science and provides the foundation for a future bachelor’s degree.
January 9, 2025
January 30, 2025
Overview
Gain in-demand knowledge and specialized skills in the cutting-edge world of technology. Explore data to discover insights and make important predictions. This certificate is perfect for working professionals who want a strong foundation in data science or hope to pursue a degree in the future.
What you’ll learn
Jumpstart your career in data science with these valuable skills:
Admission Requirements
Anyone who has a high-school education and is 16 years of age or older can study online at UoPeople.
Curriculum / Courses
The Certificate in Data Science is a 21-credit program establishing that the student has mastered the basic competences in data science.
Careers
Where will a Certificate in Data Science take you? Your certificate will help prepare you for a job as a:
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No tuition or enrollment fees
$60 application fee
$200 ASSESSMENT FEE PER COURSE
IN TOTAL AROUND $1,460 FOR THE CERTIFICATE
Paying for school
UoPeople does not charge for tuition, books, or campus expenses. You’ll never have to pay fees for courses upfront. We charge only a $60 application fee, and a $200 assessment fee at the end of each course. Over the course of earning your Certificate in Data Science at UoPeople, you can expect to pay a total of only $1460. Our mission is to make it possible for everyone to afford higher education.
Flexibility
Common Questions Students Are Asking Us
Does UoPeople accept international students?
Absolutely! UoPeople has students from over 200 countries and territories.
Are the programs accredited?
University of the People is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
Will I get the academic support I need?
Absolutely! Classes at UoPeople are small and highly qualified instructors are available to answer students’ questions and offer support. Additionally, each student is connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who remains with them until graduation. Program Advisors act as the students’ personal support system throughout their studies. The Program Advisor will answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.
What is asynchronous learning?
Asynchronous learning allows you to learn on your own schedule. You will have access via the UoPeople Online Campus to assignments, lectures, and other learning materials. There are no live lectures or set class times at UoPeople.