Data Science Certificate

Build on computer programming or engineering education and experience

Data is changing the way our society makes decisions. Data scientists design and develop solutions that help solve complex problems posed by the three Vs of data: volume, variety and velocity.

Students in the Data Science Certificate program learn the fundamentals of how to store, manage, analyze, search and model data. 

Who should register 

Working professionals with experience in the field of data analysis as well as young professionals seeking a career in data science who have:

  • Experience with programming (must) and data analysis (optional)
  • College-level basics of statistics, probability theory, linear algebra, calculus (Note: Although we will not thoroughly teach them again, we will review them when they are used)

Learning format

In this program with three modules, one per quarter, we examine concepts, elements, strategies, and skills covering the general discipline of data science. The instruction is based on practical examples of data science applications in a variety of areas within the industry as well as in academic research.

Building on theoretical foundations from lectures, exercises, discussions and quizzes, students gain hands-on experience through workshops/tutorials with related independent assignments. The series culminates in milestone projects that demonstrate comprehensive data science skills.

See Program courses for details.

Technology requirements

Students should have: 

  • A computer with a recent OS and a current web browser with at least 4GB and preferably 8GB of RAM
  • High-speed internet access
  • A Google account with Colab access
  • Headset and webcam (recommended) 

How to register

  1. Create a profile at the UW Tacoma Professional Development Center page and complete the corresponding profile form.
  2. Click "Search by Instructor" and look for "Juhua Hu." 
  3. Select the "Data Science Life Cycle."
  4. Under "Available Sessions," select the Jan. 2023 course.
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the page, click add to cart and check out.

Quick info

Duration:
From January through August
Format:
Online on Zoom and Canvas
Times:
6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays
Registration deadline:
December 21, 2022
Start dates:
See Program courses
Cost:
$4,398 all inclusive

Register

Recent Info Session

November 9 (Wed), 2022: Watch Recording here.

Contact us

Upcoming Autumn 2023 Session: TBA

Contact juhuah@uw.edu to be put in touch with an advisor for review.

Instructor

Juhua Hu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Systems

Juhua Hu is also the director of Center for Data Science at the University of Washington Tacoma. 

More about Juhua Hu

Program courses

Ongoing session: Winter 2023 cohort

Data Science Life Cycle

Wednesdays, January 4 to March 8

Learn to formulate a problem, design data for the problem, visualize and analyze data, and conduct prediction/inference.

CEUs: 3 (upon successful completion of the course)

Course 1 Details

Machine Learning

Wednesdays, March 29 to May 31

Learn state-of-the-art machine learning technologies to turn data into actionable insights.

CEUs: 3 (upon successful completion of the course)

Course 2 Details

Big Data

Wednesdays, June 21 to August 23

Understand distributed data management and computing technologies. 

CEUs: 3 (upon successful completion of the course)

Course 3 Details