Learn in-demand skills like statistical analysis, Python, regression models, and machine learning in less than 6 months.

Get professional training designed by Google and take the next step in your career with advanced data analytics skills. There are over 144,000 open jobs in advanced data analytics and the median salary for entry-level roles is $118,000.¹ 

Advanced data professionals are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting extremely large amounts of data. These jobs require manipulating large data sets and using advanced analytics including machine learning, predictive modeling, and experimental design. 

This certificate builds on your data analytics skills and experience to take your career to the next level. It's designed for graduates of the Google Data Analytics Certificate or people with equivalent data analytics experience. Expand your knowledge with practical, hands-on projects, featuring Jupyter Notebook, Python, and Tableau.

This program includes over 200 hours of instruction and hundreds of practice-based assessments, which will help you simulate real-world advanced data analytics scenarios that are critical for success in the workplace. The content is highly interactive and exclusively developed by Google employees with decades of experience in advanced data analytics and data science. Through a mix of videos, assessments, and hands-on labs, you’ll get introduced to advanced data analytics tools and platforms and key technical skills required for an advanced role.

When you register, you'll receive six (6) months of access to complete the course, along with support from a dedicated success coach. At under 10 hours a week, the certificate program can be completed in less than six months. Upon completion, you can apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Deloitte, Target, and Verizon.

75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promo or raise) within six months of completion²

¹Lightcast™ US Job Postings (Last 12 Months: 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2022)
²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022

Skills you’ll gain will include: Data Science, Regression Models, Predictive Modeling, ExploratoryData Analysis (EDA), Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Jupyter Notebook, Tableau Software, Data Visualization (DataViz), Kaggle

Platforms and tools you will learn include: Jupyter Notebook, Python, Tableau

Common job titles you'll be prepared for include: Senior Data Analyst, Junior Data Scientist, Data Science Analyst, and more.

What you will learn

• Explore the roles of data professionals within an organization
• Create data visualizations and apply statistical methods to investigate data
• Build regression and machine learning models to analyze and interpret data
• Communicate insights from data analysis to stakeholders

Course Details

Self-paced independent study with 24/7 online access for 6 months. Approximately 200 course hours. Plus access to a dedicated success coach from South Central College.

There are 7 courses in this Professional Certificate:

1. Foundations of Data Science
2. Get Started with Python
3. Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights
4. The Power of Statistics
5. Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships
6. The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning
7. Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone

When you invest in this program, you'll receive:

• Enrollment in 7 online certificate courses with over 200 hours of hands-on learning
• Access to a dedicated success coach
• Professional career certification with Credly badging
• Career success tools and resources
• Connection to national employers