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Data Analytics Certificate Online
Gain the expertise to guide data-driven decision making for a wide array of professional organizations as you prepare for technology-focused leadership roles in the modern business world.
Overview
Prepare for advanced roles in a growing field with the online Data Analytics Certificate
Enhance your knowledge of the cutting-edge technologies used to optimize business functions with the online Data Analytics Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning, data mining, and risk analysis can be used to drive strategic decision-making for any organization.
This program equips you with career-advancing data analysis and visualization expertise that is essential to successful business managers. Completion of this online certificate in data analytics can be used as a pathway to pursue your online MBA with a Concentration in Data Analytics, giving you eight credits to transfer into our MBA program.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
In this online graduate certificate program, you will learn to:
- Create visual and analytical models to solve organizational issues
- Apply advanced analytics, including AI/ML, to guide business decisions
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology tools to work with large sets of organizational data
- Apply optimization tools to make efficient business decisions
- Design strategic forecasting, inventory, and distribution polices
- Create visual and analytical models to solve organizational issues
- Apply advanced analytics, including AI/ML, to guide business decisions
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology tools to work with large sets of organizational data
- Apply optimization tools to make efficient business decisions
- Design strategic forecasting, inventory, and distribution polices
Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Advanced Analytics Professional
- Data Analytics Manager
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Advanced Analytics Professional
- Data Analytics Manager
Also available:
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of specialized graduate certificate programs. Learn about our other certificate programs.
Need More Information?
Tuition
Keep your budget intact with our affordable tuition
Tuition for the Data Analytics Certificate online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $707.80 | $1,415.60 | $5,662.40 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of these important dates and deadlines
The Data Analytics Certificate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 2/3/25 | 1/20/25 | 1/24/25 | 1/28/25 | 2/2/25 | 3/21/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/25/25 | 3/30/25 | 5/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/13/25 | 5/18/25 | 7/4/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/6/25 | 8/22/25 | 7 weeks |
Now enrolling:
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Admissions
Learn how to apply to the online Data Analytics Certificate program
For admission into the Data Analytics Certificate online program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Online certificate admission requirements (based on undergraduate GPA)
- 2.75 and above. Applicants must have transcripts sent directly to UW-Parkside from all previous institutions attended. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.5 to 2.749–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience. Without the required work experience, applicants are required to submit two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.33 to 2.49–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience, and two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
Note: Students cannot enroll in a Data Analytics Certificate if they have already earned a UW-Parkside MBA in Data Analytics.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, regardless of if they appear on the degree- awarding transcript or not, should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $56.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to email a copy of their current resume at the time of application to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 844-492-2160.
Courses
Explore the curriculum for the data analytics online certificate
The Data Analytics Certificate online curriculum is comprised of eight credit hours.
Note: Successful completion of the certificate requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, with at least a C in each of the courses.
Students enrolled in the Data Analytics Certificate must take all of the following courses:
Overview
Prepare for advanced roles in a growing field with the online Data Analytics Certificate
Enhance your knowledge of the cutting-edge technologies used to optimize business functions with the online Data Analytics Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning, data mining, and risk analysis can be used to drive strategic decision-making for any organization.
This program equips you with career-advancing data analysis and visualization expertise that is essential to successful business managers. Completion of this online certificate in data analytics can be used as a pathway to pursue your online MBA with a Concentration in Data Analytics, giving you eight credits to transfer into our MBA program.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
In this online graduate certificate program, you will learn to:
- Create visual and analytical models to solve organizational issues
- Apply advanced analytics, including AI/ML, to guide business decisions
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology tools to work with large sets of organizational data
- Apply optimization tools to make efficient business decisions
- Design strategic forecasting, inventory, and distribution polices
- Create visual and analytical models to solve organizational issues
- Apply advanced analytics, including AI/ML, to guide business decisions
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology tools to work with large sets of organizational data
- Apply optimization tools to make efficient business decisions
- Design strategic forecasting, inventory, and distribution polices
Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Advanced Analytics Professional
- Data Analytics Manager
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Advanced Analytics Professional
- Data Analytics Manager
Also available:
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of specialized graduate certificate programs. Learn about our other certificate programs.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Need More Information?
Tuition
Keep your budget intact with our affordable tuition
Tuition for the Data Analytics Certificate online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $707.80 | $1,415.60 | $5,662.40 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of these important dates and deadlines
The Data Analytics Certificate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 2/3/25 | 1/20/25 | 1/24/25 | 1/28/25 | 2/2/25 | 3/21/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/25/25 | 3/30/25 | 5/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/13/25 | 5/18/25 | 7/4/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/6/25 | 8/22/25 | 7 weeks |
Now enrolling:
Admissions
Learn how to apply to the online Data Analytics Certificate program
For admission into the Data Analytics Certificate online program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Online certificate admission requirements (based on undergraduate GPA)
- 2.75 and above. Applicants must have transcripts sent directly to UW-Parkside from all previous institutions attended. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.5 to 2.749–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience. Without the required work experience, applicants are required to submit two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.33 to 2.49–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience, and two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
Note: Students cannot enroll in a Data Analytics Certificate if they have already earned a UW-Parkside MBA in Data Analytics.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, regardless of if they appear on the degree- awarding transcript or not, should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $56.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to email a copy of their current resume at the time of application to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 844-492-2160.
Courses
Explore the curriculum for the data analytics online certificate
The Data Analytics Certificate online curriculum is comprised of eight credit hours.
Note: Successful completion of the certificate requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, with at least a C in each of the courses.
Students enrolled in the Data Analytics Certificate must take all of the following courses: