Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization Graduate Certificate

Develop the skills needed to drive business results with a graduate certificate in predictive analytics

Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization Graduate Certificate (12 credits)

Learn how to better understand customer needs and business processes in ways that drive business results with Davenport University's predictive analytics and data visualization graduate certificate. Built for working professionals, you can complete the graduate certificate in predictive analytics through Davenport’s Online+ Global Campus.

Position yourself to exceed employer expectations and can help you transition into new career opportunities with a higher salary potential. Through Davenport’s predictive analytics graduate certificate, you’ll develop expertise in predictive modeling, forecasting and data visualization from a broad range of disciplines and experiences.

Davenport’s courses align with the Quality Matters (QM) rubric to ensure you’re receiving a high-quality online education.

What is data analytics?

Data Analytics analyzes vast databases that must be examined using complex algorithms and artificial intelligence to identify previously unidentified useful sets of relationships and trends. The graduate certificate in predictive analytics uses industry-standard software in practical applications directly related to current trends and issues that impact organizations across a broad spectrum.

Explore classes for Davenport's predictive analytics and visualization graduate certificate

To ensure you’re ready to rise to the top of the job market, our career-centered curriculum includes courses in data visualization and communication, statistic analytics, predictive modeling and R programming. With Online+ courses, you’ll enjoy the flexibility you need as a working professional to balance your data analytics degree with your life. Graduates of the predictive analytics graduate certificate can continue on to earn a master's degree in data analytics or an MBA in predictive analytics and visualization.

*DATA courses are only offered in a 15-week Online+ format.

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Courses		12 Credits
DATA667	Data Visualization & Commnctn Data visualization and communication skills are taught using industry standard software. The instructional approach in this course focuses on application using hands-on projects to create reports and dashboards with high-impact visualizations of common data analyses to help in decision making. A key element of instruction is an emphasis on communicating the practical implications of data analytics results to a non-technical audience in a timely manner. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
DATA710	Introduction to R Programming The basics of R programming are introduced including software installation and configuration necessary for effective data analysis. Generic programming language concepts are introduced and covered within the context of how they are implemented in practice when conducting high-level statistical analysis. The instructional approach in this course focuses on application-based introduction of programming concepts such as reading data into R, accessing analysis tool boxes in R, writing R functions, debugging, and organizing and commenting in R code. Data mining and analysis projects will be used to provide working examples. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
DATA772	Stat Analysis Data Analytics This course covers statistical procedures used in data analytics with emphasis on hands-on practice. Industry standard software is used to import and prepare data for model development as well as for developing various types of regression models. Assessment of model performance and methods for model selection are also covered. Emphasis is also placed on parameter estimation, variable selection, and diagnostic checking of these models and their use for statistical inference and prediction. Both numerical and graphical techniques are used for diagnostics and reporting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): DATA710	3
DATA785	Predictive Modeling This course covers statistical modeling in the use of statistical methods to develop models that can be used for predicting future numerical or categorical outcomes in processes for disciplines ranging from business to science. The philosophy of modeling as well as common modeling methods and model adequacy assessment procedures are covered. Industry standard software is used to prepare data, develop and assess models, obtain predictions, and present results. The main thrust of the course is on the application of predictive modeling rather than the theory behind it. Selected projects will be used to provide hands-on experience with the various steps involved in modeling and predicting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): DATA772	3

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Why earn a certificate in predictive analytics and visualization at Davenport University?

Through the graduate certificate in predictive analytics and visualization, you’ll learn from expert data analytics faculty who are industry-experienced data analysts and scientists. They’ll go beyond teaching you technical skills in data analytics to preparing you to communicate data analytics to non-technical audiences. Upon completion of this certificate program, you can apply the credits earned directly to the full masters in data analytics or MBA in predictive analytics and visualization.

Experience the Davenport difference:

Learn from experts

Learn from faculty in the predictive analytics certificate program who have both advanced degrees and experience in jobs in data analytics.

Focused curriculum

Take your degree to the next level with a graduate certificate in predictive analytics and visualization. This certificate program will help you develop expertise in data analytics.

Flexible data mining and visualization courses

Manage your predictive analytics graduate certificate studies with your busy life with Davenport University's flexible Online+ courses.

Credits that apply to two master's programs

Reap the career benefits of our graduate certificate in predictive analytics now and enjoy the added bonus of course credits you can apply toward Davenport’s MBA degree or to a master's in data analytics degree.

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