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Computer Information Systems
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Data Analytics - Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Data Analytics will provide students with a solid foundation in the fields of data science, business intelligence, and analytics. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs or to help them advance into careers, such as Business Analytics Specialist, Data Analyst, Data Visualization Developer, Operations Research Analyst, and Market Research Analyst. Topics covered will include statistics, research methods, SQL queries and data views, systems analysis and design, and applied predictive analytics.
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Data Analytics - Associate of Science (60 units)
Data Analytics - Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics will provide students with a solid foundation in the fields of data science, business intelligence, and analytics. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs, or to help them advance into careers, such as Business Analytics Specialist, Data Analyst, Data Visualization Developer, Operations Research Analyst, and Market Research Analyst. Topics covered will include statistics, research methods, SQL queries and data views, systems analysis and design, and applied predictive analytics.
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Data Analytics - Certificate of Achievement (20 units)
Data Analytics - Certificate of Specialization
The Certificate of Specialization in Data Analytics will provide students with a foundation in the fields of data analytics and business intelligence. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs, such as Business Analytics Specialist, Data Analyst, Data Visualization Developer, Operations Research Assistant, and Market Research Assistant. Topics covered will include an introduction to data analytics, statistics, SQL queries and data views, and data visualizations.
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Data Analytics - Certificate of Specialization (9 units)
Data Science
The Certificate of Achievement in Data Science will provide students with a solid foundation in the fields of data science, business intelligence, and analytics. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs, or to help them advance into careers, such as Associate Data Scientist, Junior Data Scientist, Modeling and Simulation Specialist, Modeling and Simulation Analyst, Big Data Analyst, and Senior Data Analyst.
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Data Science - Certificate of Achievement (22 units)
Introduction to Programming
Completion of the Introduction to Programming Certificate of Accomplishment courses will provide students with a foundation in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Computer Programming. The focus on Introductory Programming provides the basic skills needed for an entry-level career or advancement into a position as a Software Application Developer. Topics covered will include information systems and computer networking concepts, e-business systems, software development lifecycle, Java concepts, principles of object-oriented programming, JavaScript language concepts, cloud computing skills, database management for Web developers, and introduction to python programming concepts.
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Introduction to Programming - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
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Why study Data Analytics?
In today's society, data has become a daily component of our professional and personal lives. The capability to access, wrangle, analyze, synthesize, and facilitate action through data is not just a technical skill but an art. At Coastline College we provide you the opportunity to jumpstart or advance your career with program pathways in data analytics or data science.
These programs can help you become confident and able to:
- Apply the methods, techniques, and tools relevant to data analytics and data science.
- Solve organizational problems by applying the methods, techniques, and tools relevant to systems analysis and design.
- Demonstrate predictive and prescriptive analytics techniques to enhance organizational effectiveness in a business setting.
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