Offered by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, PGCert in Data Analytics is a postgraduate certificate in Data Science & Analytics programme. The programme runs for 15 weeks. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,725 per total (CAD 15,373 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Data Science & Analytics
Duration: 15 weeks
Local tuition: CAD 15,373 / total
International tuition: CAD 20,725 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This post-diploma certificate, running 15 weeks to one year and offered in person at SAIT's Main Campus or online, prepares students to work with data integration, visualization, mining, and predictive analytics. Coursework covers transforming raw data into actionable insights, presenting complex information clearly, applying industry-recognized data analytics tools, and following ethical data management and security practices. Candidates typically hold a previous diploma or degree in business, economics, or finance, with a foundation in math and statistics; prior database experience is beneficial. Graduates are prepared for roles including data analyst, business analyst, market research analyst, financial analyst, and healthcare analyst. The program accepts international applicants, either as a stand-alone program or bundled with another program, and is currently eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need a post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognized university, institute, or college; a combination of education and experience will be considered with Academic Chair approval. Applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
