Data Science Certificate
People want the story that comes out of the numbers. You're intrigued by the numbers behind those insights—the clean data set, the sleek algorithm, the science behind the magic.
Earn a Data Science Certificate at OCC to turn your analytical mindset and mathematical precision into a high-demand career in data science.
You'll build in-demand skills in data analysis, programming, and machine learning—whether you're just starting out, changing careers, or deepening your technical skillset
Dig Deep into Big Data
Pivot into artificial intelligence, robotics, bioinformatics, engineering, and more, using OCC’s capstone course on machine learning.
Complete the certificate in a year by taking three courses at a time. Keep it at one or two courses each term and you can still be ready for your next career in two years.
Depending on your goals, education and experience, this certificate may be all you need to take on the work of a data scientist. If you’ve earned a bachelor’s in a non-technical field, it’s also a great foundation for a data science master’s.
Get Ready to Wrangle Some Data
It's time to add some seriously impressive bullet points to your resume or grad school application.
What You Learn
- Data structures, algorithms, simulations
- Key Python libraries (Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras)
- Machine learning
- R and Python programming
What You Can Do
- Data cleansing and sampling
- Data communication and security
- Data visualization
- Exploratory analysis
- Predictive modeling
- Regression and classification
Your Future
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Specialist
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Data Modeler
- Machine Learning Specialist
Looking for Flexibility?
All courses within this program are available online or in-person. Browse all online programs, learn what you’ll need to get started, and access technical support.
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Program Option
These outcomes are what you can expect to learn through engagement of this program.
Critical Thinking
- Evaluates information.
- Uses information to formulate an opinion or conclusion.
- Applies knowledge, concepts, paradigms, or theories to the assigned task.
Take the Next Steps
Ready to begin your studies? Get started now:
- Apply to OCC. If you’re not already an OCC student, create a profile and complete our application.
- If you’re already enrolled at OCC, log into MyOCC and update your degree or program.
Maximize your OCC-applicable credits upon transfer. Plan early and work with an OCC counselor or advisor throughout your OCC experience. If you pursue an associate in applied science, you
may satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement by taking as few as four additional courses. Save time, money and aggravation!Prepare to Transfer – Even if You Are Not Planning to Today!
Whatever your program of study, OCC has many Transfer Credit Agreements with colleges and universities to help you navigate your way to a bachelor's degree.
View the College Transfer Success Guide for more information.
Contact Information
John P. Baugh, Ph.D.
CIS Department Faculty
Orchard Ridge Campus
(248) 522-3583
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