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Big Data Technologies

Explore distributed computing and the tools used to store and process big data. Gain experience with the kinds of data flow situations commonly used to inform key business decisions.

Courses

• Introduction to Data Engineering
• Building the Data Pipeline
• Data Engineering Capstone

Good For

Professionals with programming and system administration experience who are looking to move into big data.

Prep for Roles Like

• Data engineer
• Big data engineer

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Business Intelligence & Data Migration

Learn how to build and manage the databases and infrastructure for your organization’s business intelligence operations.

Courses

• Relational & Non-Relational Databases
• Data Migration Techniques (ETL Processing)
• Data Management, Maintenance & Reporting

Good For

Professionals with some SQL and database experience.

Prep for Roles Like

• Business intelligence developer
• Database administrator
• Database manager

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Data Analytics: Techniques for Decision Making 

Find out how to apply powerful data analysis tools and statistical techniques to large-scale data sets to help your organization make better, data-driven decisions.

Courses

• Data Analysis Essentials
• Data Visualization Essentials
• Data Mining & Predictive Analytics Essentials

Good For

Professionals who want to work with data to make strategic decisions and who have a background in statistics and some SQL and database experience.

Prep for Roles Like

• Data analyst
• Business intelligence analyst
   

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Data Science 

Gain the skills to solve complex analytics problems involving data sets at any scale using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning models.

Courses

• Data Science: Process & Tools
• Data Science: Methods for Data Analysis
• Data Science: Machine Learning Techniques

Good For

Professionals with data and programming experience who want to learn to apply advanced data techniques.

Prep for Roles Like

• Data scientist
• Data science manager

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Data Visualization With Tableau

Discover how to extract meaning from data and present your findings in data visualizations that everyone can understand.

Courses

• Data Visualization Theory: A Practical Introduction
• Data Visualization Presentation: Dashboards & Storytelling
• Advanced Concepts in Data Visualization

Good For

Data professionals and others who regularly use data in their work.

Prep for Roles Like

• Enhances many data-related roles

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Machine Learning 

Study core algorithms for machine learning and deep learning, and learn how to apply these techniques to address business needs and real-world challenges.

Courses

• Introduction to Machine Learning
• Advanced Machine Learning
• Deep Learning

Good For

Software programmers, statisticians, applied mathematicians and data scientists who want to become machine learning specialists.

Prep for Roles Like

• Machine learning engineer
• Machine learning scientist 
• Data scientist

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Data Science in Health Economics & Outcomes Research

Learn how to apply fundamental data science concepts such as statistics and machine learning in the context of health economics and outcomes research. Practice leveraging your data analysis skills to make evidence-based decisions that advance health research and organizational outcomes.

Courses

• Principles of Data Science & Health Care Data
• Comparative Effectiveness Analysis With Routine Care Data
• Principles of Machine Learning & Applications in Health Economics & Outcomes Research

Good For

Professionals seeking to understand how big data is used to make decisions in health care and health policy settings.

Prep for Roles Like

• Health economics analyst
• Clinical outcomes consultant
• Health outcomes manager

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Statistical Analysis With R Programming

Learn how to manage large data sets for use in industry, academia and scientific research. Gain the skills to perform sophisticated data analysis and predictions and produce insightful visual presentations.

Courses

• Introduction to Statistical Analysis With R
• Data Analysis & Modeling With R
• Advanced R Programming & Graphics

Good For

Technical professionals who want to better understand modern applied statistics in order to analyze and derive meaning from real-life data sets.

Prep for Roles Like

• Quantitative researcher
• Senior data strategist
• Business intelligence solutions architect 

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Data Science Foundations

Build your knowledge of the foundational elements of data science — algebra, calculus, statistics and the Python language. Learn how to use these tools to perform data analysis and explore descriptive statistics, probability theory, data visualization and data handling techniques.

Good For

Those with a basic knowledge of programming and algebra who want to get started in data science.

Prep for Programs Like

• UW Certificate in Data Science
• UW Certificate in Data Analytics: Techniques for Decision Making
• UW Certificate in Data Visualization With Tableau

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Foundations of Data Analysis

Gain an overview of the data analysis process and practice fundamental data analysis skills using tools such as SQL and Excel. Learn about correlation, regression and clustering and explore how to design effective data visualizations using Tableau.

Good For

Anyone who lacks a background in statistics or programming but wants to gain skills in data analysis, data literacy, SQL and Microsoft Excel.

Prep for Programs Like

• UW Certificate in Data Visualization With Tableau
• UW Certificate in Data Analytics: Techniques for Decision Making
• UW Certificate in SQL Server & Database Development

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Data Visualization Essentials With Power BI

Explore fundamental data visualization theories and practice turning raw data into insightful reports and data stories with Microsoft Power BI. Learn how to create interactive dashboards and select the best report design, chart or layout for various business scenarios.

Good For

Anyone who wants to acquire the skills to use Microsoft Power BI to tell data stories and create powerful visualizations.

Prep for Programs Like

• UW Certificate in Data Visualization With Tableau
• UW Certificate in Data Analytics: Techniques for Decision Making
• UW Specialization in Business Analysis

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Foundations of Databases & SQL Programming

Gain experience using relational database management systems (RDBMS) to design and implement relational databases. Learn to use Structured Query Language (SQL) script to create database objects and transactions.

Good For

Those interested in developing the fundamental skills for creating databases and using SQL.

Prep for Programs Like

• UW Certificate in SQL Server & Database Development
• UW Certificate in Data Analytics: Techniques for Decision Making
• UW Certificate in Business Intelligence & Data Migration

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