Computer Science - Data Analytics For Professionals Certificate of Completion

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Program Description The Data Analytics Certificate Program for Professionals is intended for those working in the Data Analytics field but seeking to improve their skills in different sub-domains of analytics. The objective of this program is to review and build on the fundamentals of data analysis, including advanced techniques in data processing, statistical methods, machine learning, synthesis of analysis and modeling, and storytelling. This program offers electives so that students can gain specialized knowledge in the domain of their choice. This Certificate of Completion (CoC) requires the successful completion of 19 credits as outlined.

Advising Notes

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

Program Requirements (19 credits)

CS 219 - Advanced Database Data Processing 3.0 Credits
CS 222 - Advanced Statistical Methods for Data Analysis 3.0 Credits
CS 223 - Supervised Learning Models 2.0 Credits
CS 224 - Unsupervised Learning Models 2.0 Credits
CS 227 - Data Communication and Authoring Research 3.0 Credits
CS 228 - Programming for Text Analytics 2.0 Credits
And
Four (4) credits of CS 255 - Special Topics in Computer Science 1.0-5.0 Credits
or
CS 299 - Special Project: Computer Science 1.0 - 5.0 Credits

Program Notes

General Information for your Certificate

This certificate of completion (COC) is awarded upon completion of the required number of courses. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or S grades in all college level courses in order to earn this COC. Certain certificates may require a higher cumulative grade point average as dictated by industry standards. All credits for this COC must be earned at Edmonds College.

Certificates of completion (COCs) are not eligible for financial aid; however, some COCs may be eligible for veteran’s benefits. If you are interested in this COC, please talk to your faculty advisor or an academic advisor in student services.

Student achievement is assessed in the general and program specific outcomes via the courses and course objectives that align with those outcomes. More information about program outcomes and course objectives can be found on the Using Program Requirement Sheets page.

Students Are Advised To

Review how to apply for certain exams to be awarded as credit.
Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year;
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning; and
Communicate with an academic advisor and/or a faculty advisor.

Graduation Application

It is the student’s responsibility to apply for graduation. Your degree or certificate will not be awarded unless you submit a graduation application. A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

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