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Learn to Leverage the Power of Big Data

Today's data scientists are adept problem solvers who combine business acumen with data expertise.  They excel at asking the right questions, deriving answers through big data management, programming, and statistical machine learning.  The UCLA Extension Certificates in Data Science provide the essential foundation for a thriving career in this dynamic field. 

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Why UCLA Extension

  • Complete your certificate 100% online or in person in as little as 10 weeks.
  • Learn from our renowned faculty of industry experts and thought leaders.
  • Enhance your skills and advance your career.
  • Standard Format: Complete at your own pace. All courses are offered online and in-person. Most students finish the program in 6-15 months.
  • Intensive Format: An accelerated course designed for students to earn their certificate in just 10 weeks. Courses are taken together, online three times per week, and offer the same credentials as our standard program.

What You Can Learn

  • Learn foundational tools and techniques for analyzing data and building forecasting models.
  • Explore data sets with Python.
  • Gain expertise in exploratory data analysis (EDA) and advanced data visualization, using R and Tableau.
  • Understand the management of big data, types of NoSQL data stores, and the Hadoop ecosystem.
  • Apply machine learning techniques using Python to train, evaluate, improve performance, and present statistical analysis.
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