Data Analytics
All business units, and companies large and small, are using data to improve operations and financial performance. Data science allows companies to make data-driven decisions in marketing, sales, finance, purchasing and more. Through a progression of courses at CCM, you can earn a Certificate in Data Analytics.
Data Analytics Certificate Program
PREREQUISITE: A solid foundation in Microsoft Excel; some programming knowledge is helpful.
The CCM Certificate in Data Analytics, offered through Workforce Development, provides participants with data acumen in the areas of data manipulation, visualization and interpretation. To obtain your certificate, you must take all of the following courses. Classes may be taken in any order, but the recommended sequence is:
| Course Code | Course Title | CEUs |
|---|---|---|
| CPC-631E | Introduction to R Programming | 0.6 |
| CPC-603E | 1 | |
| CPC-624E | ||
| CPC-629E | Business Analytics with Excel | 0.6 |
| CPC-651E | ||
| CPC-652E |
For information on current course offerings and how to register, please go to our website.
Introduction to R Programming
PREREQUISITE: Proficient knowledge of MS Excel. R s widespread popularity to analyze large data sets makes it an essential tool in almost every field. The course will cover exploratory data analysis techniques, visualization methods, modeling and ideas in reproducible research using packages from base R. Students will learn the basic syntax for R and how functions and packages work. CPC-631E.
Business Analytics with Excel
PREREQUISITE: Proficient/intermediate knowledge of MS Excel. Learn how data science is applied in business. Explore concepts in correlation, regression analysis, hypothesis testing and multivariate analysis. Learn how correlation helps to understand portfolio diversification and design. What If analysis will be covered utilizing the Solver and Goal Seek features of Excel. CPC-629E.