Certificate in Computing and Data Analytics at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada is a certificate in Data Science & Analytics programme. The programme runs for 12 months.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Data Science & Analytics
Duration: 12 months
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Certificate in Computing and Data Analytics (CCDA) is an 18-credit, six-course undergraduate certificate at Saint Mary's University designed to build practical skills in programming and data analysis. Coursework covers Python programming, database systems, algorithms, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, and responsible data use, with sample courses including Computer Programming, Data Analytics, Database Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Health Informatics. The program is open to domestic and international students from any discipline, including applicants entering directly from high school, and assumes no prior programming or computing background. It can be completed in approximately 12 months of full-time study or 24 months part-time, and is offered in person or online. The certificate is designed to give students from non-technical backgrounds a working foundation in computing and data analytics skills applicable across business, science, and other fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The certificate is open to domestic and international students from any discipline, including applicants entering directly from high school; no prior programming or computing background is required.
