Program Design
- You will attend two classes on weeknights from 6-10 p.m. for 14 weeks during the fall and 14 weeks during the spring.
- You will learn from a world-class faculty.
- You will attend classes at Willamette’s Portland Campus.
- You can complete the Data Science for Professionals Certificate in just nine months (two semesters).
- You progress through the program in a small cohort of working professionals from the business, government, and not-for-profit sectors, as well as selected Willamette students. This format will give you an opportunity to develop relationships, learn from diverse experiences, and benefit from a built-in support network.
- Because you earn graduate college credit, courses from the certificate program apply if you decide to pursue the full masters in data science.
Faculty Expertise
Faculty at Willamette University’s Computing & Data Science program are:
- Experts who have applied data science to today’s most-challenging business questions.
- Researchers and consultants whose discoveries have enhanced the value of enterprises across sectors of the economy.
- Experienced teachers who understand how to guide you in the application of data science tools.
- Mentors who seek to promote your success in a diverse network of managers throughout the region
Career Advancement
Remote online programs force you to sell the value of the technical skills they offer, whereas Willamette’s Data Science Certificate program leverages the University’s longstanding relationships with employers to ensure that you acquire the data science tools and knowledge that will impact your work and advance your career. The program places you in close contact with companies and organizations eager to employ your new skills and insights.
An investment in yourself that pays off for years to come
- Willamette's Data Science Certificate program is a cross-functional, highly interactive educational experience that provides the skills and experience necessary for career success and advancement.
- To thrive in today’s competitive job market, individuals must possess a versatile skill set which includes computer science, statistics and business. Unlike other programs, ours evolved from a nationally-ranked MBA program which ensures graduates of the certificate program will posses the business knowledge necessary to remain at the cutting edge as data science tools become increasingly automated.
- As a graduate of the Data Science Certificate program, you will become part of a 160+ year tradition of academic excellence at Willamette. The Willamette alumni network is a supportive and collaborative community eager to share expertise and talent.