Graduate Certificate – Data Analytics

The Graduate Certificate – Data Analytics at Athabasca University is a 12-credit online credential consisting of four courses that use a team-based approach to address real-world analytical problems, with a minimum of six credits required through Athabasca University. It can be completed in as little as 1.5 years, up to a maximum of two years. Coursework develops skills in data mining, communication, and collaborative analysis using tools such as R, SAS, and Tableau. Students take these courses alongside Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems students, and completed credits may be applied toward that MSc CIS degree if the graduate is admitted within seven years. Admission requires a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience. The certificate is designed for individuals across various professional fields who want to build technical competency in data analysis and data management without committing to a full master's degree, and it provides a defined pathway into graduate-level computing study for those who later decide to pursue the MSc CIS credential.