Data Analysis Fundamentals in Business Certificate

Program details

The Data Analysis Fundamentals in Business Certificate from ASU consists of 3 required courses (9 credit hours) with a flexible course sequence. We recommend that students start with CIS 105. In these 100% online courses, you'll explore the applications and techniques used to streamline business processes and decision-making with data.

• CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology (CS), 3 credits
• CIS 308: Advanced Excel in Business, 3 credits
• CIS 310: Business Data Visualization, 3 credits

If you would like to skip earning college credits, you can obtain the certification at no cost.

If you would like to earn college credits, each course has a $25 fee to start and a $400 fee at the end to convert it to credit hours. You'll only pay the end fee to add a course to your ASU transcript if you're satisfied with your grade.

Who is this program for?

This program is ideal for working professionals interested in a credit-eligible, industry-recognized data analysis certification and pursuing a bachelor's degree. No previous experience is necessary for this certification. However, a base-level understanding of spreadsheets and other tools would be beneficial.

As part of ASU's Universal Learner program, AZNext participants who complete their certification program will have the option to pay a fee to convert their certificate to college credits. These credits can earn admission to ASU and count toward a bachelor's degree at ASU or another accredited university.

Certification participants must be:

• 17 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Arizona residents who are unemployed or underemployed looking to upskill and retrain

Note: Current ASU students are not eligible to participate.

What will I learn?

In your coursework, you'll gain proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, generative AI, and data visualization tools to create, organize, and analyze large sets of data. You'll learn how to discover patterns and generate useful findings for businesses. The skills you acquire will give you a competitive advantage in any industry or field.

Learning themes:

• Explore advanced spreadsheet analytical techniques
• Design and execute SQL queries to retrieve, filter, and join data
• Build data visualizations to enable better decision-making
• Solve structured business problems and communicate insights

What careers can this program lead to?

A data analytics certificate from AZNext provides you with the digital skills and business acumen needed for a career in business analytics. You'll have the targeted knowledge to drive improved business outcomes across all industries and pursue career opportunities with global potential.

A potential career path for graduates includes data management. Data managers make an average annual salary of $98,230, and the employment rate is projected to grow by 15 percent over the next decade.