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Professional Certificate in Data Science for Business

Unlock solutions hidden in data to take on business challenges.

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Why This Certificate Program?

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Become part of the global UChicago community and expand your networking opportunities with diverse peers and industry leaders.

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Certificate award ceremony at the University of Chicago, home to 99 affiliated Nobel laureates, where you will join fellow participants.

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Engaging and personalized guidance in live online sessions and practical real-world projects with expert instructors and instructional assistants.

Upon completing the Professional Certificate in Data Science for Business, you will be able to:

Upon completing the Professional Certificate in Data Science for Business, you will be able to:

  • Build and extract insights from document databases.

  • Design code that runs in parallel using multiprocessing and multithreading functionality.

  • Understand R and RStudio and their applications.

  • Use scripting languages, including Python, to process, visualize, and analyze large datasets and implement machine-learning solutions.

  • Apply techniques and tools to turn data-driven insights into compelling narratives.

Earn a certificate of completion from the University of Chicago and become part of the UChicago network.

About the Data Science for Business Certificate Learning Journey:

The University of Chicago's ten-month Professional Certificate in Data Science for Business program combines a solid theoretical foundation in key areas of data science expertise with practical, real-world business applications. Taught by seasoned industry experts, the program guides participants through terminology, tools, and trends, culminating in an in-depth exploration of artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will emerge equipped to develop, optimize, and scale disruptive AI and machine learning models to meet the challenges of today's big data-driven environment.

Meet Your Instructors

UCH Faculty Utku Pamuksuz
Utku Pamuksuz, PhD

Assistant Clinical Professor and Cofounder of Inference Analytics

UCH Faculty Abid Ali
Abid Ali, PhD

Customer Success Architect, Sigma Computing

UCH Faculty Abhishek Chaturvedi
Abhishek Chaturvedi, MSc

Data Scientist, Amazon

UCH Faculty Joshua Goldberg
Joshua Goldberg, MSc

Data Scientist, Amazon

UCH Faculty Patrick McQuillan
Patrick McQuillan, MBA

Analytics Executive and Strategy Consultant

UCH Faculty Gregory Bernstein
Gregory Bernstein, MSc

Data Scientist, Kinexon Sports and Media

UCH Faculty Rebeca Pop
Rebeca Pop, MA

Founder of Vizlogue

UCH Faculty Bridget Sheahan
Bridget Sheahan, MBA, CFA

Vice President of Analytics and Insights, Vericast

UCH Faculty Michael Colella
Michael Colella, MS, MA, MS

Senior Director of Global Data Strategy and Analytics, AXS

Professional Certificate Designed For:

  • Diverse professionals with backgrounds in computer science, data analysis, mathematics, programming, or statistics who want to sharpen their skills for today’s data-driven industries.

  • Individuals in pursuit of leadership roles like Chief Data Officer or CRM Manager who wish to explore business-applied data science.

  • Analysts and business intelligence practitioners looking to expand their knowledge of data analytics with new insights and solutions.

Admission Process 

Application

Complete the application form and pay the non-refundable fee.

Interview 

Receive a call for an interview with our Admissions Team.

Results 

Our Admissions Committee will inform you of their final decision within two business days.

Student Feedback

Everything I learned helped me gain a better executive-level strategic overview. I also had the opportunity to share experiences with people from different countries and the data science experts at the University of Chicago.
Luis Vázquez
Participant in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Leaders

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