specialization

Python for Data Engineers

Specialize in big data analytics with courses that cover numerical computing, data analysis, unstructured data, statistical modeling, data visualization, and Python as a data analysis programming language. This program can be completed online or in the classroom.

SEE COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM

This program is perfect for...

Students who want to learn data architecture, data preparation, and data optimization skills with Python as the data programming language of choice
Students who have completed the Data Science certificate and wish to gain more specialized training in data infrastructure, data architecture, and data consolidation design and implementation using Python
Students with basic software engineering, information technology, or database administration knowledge who are considering a career in data engineering focusing on data preparation and optimization

What you can learn.

How to use Python and its libraries as a general programming environment
Core numerical computation methods using Numpy
How to use Pandas, one of the core Python data analysis packages, for performing various types of data analysis tasks

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required

Required Courses

Python Programming I

COM SCI X 418.104B

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Python Programming III: Data Analysis

COM SCI X 418.106

Typically Offered: Fall

Python Programming IV: Numerical Computing

COM SCI X 418.107

Typically Offered: Summer

Suggested Prerequisite

COM SCI X 450.00 is a suggested prerequisite course for students with limited or no prior programming, statistics, or data analytics knowledge.

Data Science Fundamentals

COM SCI X 450.00

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

2985.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

600.00

Apply Now

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

Internships
Available

Approved for
International Visa

VA Benefit
Eligible

Federal
Financial Aid

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.