Ideal for
Entry & mid-level professionals
Certificate in Data Science
Certificate Program
Online Format
Gain the practical data science skills needed to address real-world problems using machine learning.
Apply Now Request InformationGeorgetown’s Certificate in Data Science prepares you with the technical and analytical skills required to collect, clean, model, and present data. As a student, you’ll use the Python programming language and industry-standard tools to help create and present data analytics, machine learning models, and visualizations. Throughout the program, you’ll also hone your communications skills and learn strategies for effective data presentation.
Led by academics and professionals within the data science community, our program incorporates hands-on coursework as well as group work focused on real-world data science projects. By the time you complete the program, you’ll have the well-rounded expertise that enables you to tell powerful stories with data and create an impact on organizational decisions.
- Ideal for: Entry & mid-level professionals
- Duration: 4 months
Duration
4 months
- Tuition: $7,496
Tuition
$7,496
- Format: Online
Format
Online
- Enrollment: Weekly evening Zoom session
Enrollment
Weekly evening Zoom session
- Semester of Entry: Fall, spring, summer
Semester of Entry
Fall, spring, summer
Upon successful completion of the certificate, you’ll be able to:
- Apply the data science pipeline to analytical workflows
- Express effective programming practices for analytics
- Utilize and query relational and NoSQL databases
- Ingest and wrangle data for deeper insights
- Conduct statistical hypothesis testing and analysis
- Create predictive models that learn from data
- Interpret and iteratively improve models
XBUS-490 Python Basics for Data Analysis is a free optional course for all accepted and registered Data Science students.
Georgetown is a proud partner of District Data Labs, a data science research institute, data product incubator, and open source collaborative founded by two of our faculty members.
The Data Science Certificate provided me with knowledge and confidence necessary to embrace the challenge of transitioning into a new role at my organization. Moreover, learning from faculty members who are industry professionals helped me gain invaluable insights and develop relationships which will inspire me for the rest of my professional career.” The Data Science Certificate provided me with the skills, knowledge and real-life project experience needed to enter job interviews with confidence and secure a Data Scientist position shortly after completing the program.”Testimonials from current students and alumni.
