Overview
Gain in-demand data analytics skills and earn a certificate in months
Whether you’re starting your career, making a career move, or looking to upskill, our Data Analytics program can help you achieve your goals. Get your head start in this rapidly growing industry today.
- Developed in collaboration with top industry experts, MacDATA Institute and McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business
- Gain knowledge and skills, using the latest data analytics program and tools
- Earn a certificate
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Program highlights Learn More
- Online/virtual classroom format using the latest industry programs and tools
- Learn from top industry experts by working on real-world projects and assignments
- Experience hands-on lab sessions
Data Analytics program features:
- Equips you with the latest in-demand data analytics skills
- Interact with instructors and peers in an online/virtual classroom
- Master the latest data analytics software and tools
- Experience hands-on lab sessions
- Network with professionals from various disciplines
- Learn from industry experts
- Work on projects and assignments relevant to today marketplace

Learning outcomes Learn More
- Statistics, data analytics, big data, machine learning and technical/software applications
- Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, sharing, identifying and visualizing relationships in data
- Principles and uses of AI and employing data models in business intelligence (BI)
Through our Data Analytics program, you’ll learn:
- Statistics, data analytics, big data, machine learning and technical/software applications
- How to collect, analyze, interpret and share data and how to identify relationships in data
- Problem-solving and information visualization techniques and tools
- Trends and potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries
- How to employ data models in business intelligence (BI) and data analysis case studies
Programming tools used:
- Python
- SAS
- R
- Intermediate and expert Level Excel
- Tableau
- Linux
- PowerBI
- SQL and NOSQL technologies (e.g. Cassandra)
Learn more about the Data Analytics program
- Professionals interested in entering the fields of data analytics, technology, informatics, business intelligence, web analytics or data collection
- Professionals with limited academic and work experience in data analytics and related technology fields
- Anyone interested in data analysis and data collection
- Students interested in prerequisite knowledge prior to pursuing our intermediate or advanced data programs such as Data Science and Big Data Programming & Architecture
Earning a Certificate in Data Analytics could open doors to a variety of rewarding careers, including:
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Statistical Analyst
- Database Analyst
- Data Management
- Data Quality Manager /Analyst
- Digital / Marketing Analyst
Check out our latest Technology and Data Program Preview webinar to learn more about our Data Analytics program
What Our Recent Graduates Say
“The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work.”
The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work. Our field in data is continuously changing. I found that sweet balance in terms of the focus of the course. It’s a life cycle of how the data is coming in all the way to make it a service or a product. The course gives you that 360 spectrum.
Zaki
Big Data graduate

Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate
“I wanted to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that.”
I wanted to be able to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that because of McMaster Continuing Education. Being a nurse, there are so many different avenues of nursing that I can try new things and continue to learn. The instructors were really understanding. When you’re working full-time, having someone that will promptly answer your questions and make time for you when you need it, they made it really easy.
Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate

Tracy
Project Management graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
Tracy
Project Management graduate
“The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work.”
The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work. Our field in data is continuously changing. I found that sweet balance in terms of the focus of the course. It’s a life cycle of how the data is coming in all the way to make it a service or a product. The course gives you that 360 spectrum.
Zaki
Big Data graduate
“I wanted to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that.”
I wanted to be able to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that because of McMaster Continuing Education. Being a nurse, there are so many different avenues of nursing that I can try new things and continue to learn. The instructors were really understanding. When you’re working full-time, having someone that will promptly answer your questions and make time for you when you need it, they made it really easy.
Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
Tracy
Project Management graduate
Other programs you may be interested in
Certificates in Data Analytics
CERTIFICATE In Data Analytics
Pursue your Certificate in Data Analytics with McMaster Continuing Education
Explore the requirements below and register today!
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Certificate in Data Analytics
Earn the Certificate in Data Analytics by completing five elective courses from the courses listed.
Certificate in Data Analytics Requirements
Academic credit: 15 units
Students have 3 years to complete the certificate.
Note: Open Source Intelligence courses are non-credit, however students may request permission to apply OSI 101 and/or OSI 102.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy
The Data Analytics program follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. Prior to enrolling it is recommended to review course outlines for laptop and desktop requirements as courses may need a minimum level of technology specification.
Microsoft Excel
Data Analytics requires varying degrees of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is recommended to be successful in the courses. Excel course modules are available through LinkedIn Learning, free of charge, to all active McMaster University students. Please visit LinkedIn Learning for more information.
Do you need additional training?
Additional training is available for Python programming, SQL, and PowerBI through our partner Ed2Go. Please visit our Professional Development page for more information.
Courses (Complete any 5)
3.0 UNITS
DAT 101
Statistics for Data Analysis
3.0 UNITS
DAT 102
Working with Databases
3.0 UNITS
DAT 104
Data Analysis and Visualization
3.0 UNITS
DAT 201
Data Analytics & Modelling
Certificate of Professional Learning in Data analytics
Pursue your Certificate of Professional Learning in Data Analytics with McMaster Continuing Education
Explore the requirements below and register today!
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Certificate of Professional Learning in Data Analytics
Earn the Certificate of Professional Learning in Data Analytics by completing three elective courses from the courses listed.
Certificate of Professional Learning in Data Analytics Requirements
Academic credit: 9 units
Students have 3 years to complete the certificate.
Note: Open Source Intelligence courses are non-credit, however students may request permission to apply OSI 101 and/or OSI 102.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy
The Data Analytics program follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. Prior to enrolling it is recommended to review course outlines for laptop and desktop requirements as courses may need a minimum level of technology specification.
Microsoft Excel
Data Analytics requires varying degrees of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is recommended to be successful in the courses. Excel course modules are available through LinkedIn Learning, free of charge, to all active McMaster University students. Please visit LinkedIn Learning for more information.
Do you need additional training?
Additional training is available for Python programming, SQL, and PowerBI through our partner Ed2Go. Please visit our Professional Development page for more information.
Courses (Complete any 3)
3.0 UNITS
DAT 101
Statistics for Data Analysis
3.0 UNITS
DAT 102
Working with Databases
3.0 UNITS
DAT 104
Data Analysis and Visualization
3.0 UNITS
DAT 201
Data Analytics & Modelling
Data Analytics Courses
Data Analytics Courses
Advance your career with online Data Analytics courses
Explore course options below and register today!
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3.0 UNITS
DAT 101
Statistics for Data Analysis
3.0 UNITS
DAT 102
Working with Databases
3.0 UNITS
DAT 104
Data Analysis and Visualization
3.0 UNITS
DAT 201
Data Analytics & Modelling
*Open Source Intelligence courses are non-credit, however students may request to apply OSI 101 and/or OSI 102 to the Data Analytics Certificate or Certificate of Professional Learning.