Data and Visual Analytics Certificate of Professional Preparation

Dive deep into the world of data interpretation, visualization and analysis, equipping yourself with the skills needed to thrive in today's data-driven world. The Data and Visual Analytics post-baccalaureate certificate is designed for professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and application of contemporary analytics tools and techniques across various professional disciplines. This fully online program provides hands-on analytics knowledge and workforce-ready skills that are immediately applicable in corporate systems and business analytics settings.

Getting Started: Fall Term

Aug. 19:  Application

Aug. 26:  Classes Begin

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Why Seminole State?

  • Outstanding reputation: Seminole State has a proven track record of preparing graduates for success. 
  • Industry-driven curriculum: Courses were developed with input from the regional business community and economic development agencies.
  • Dedicated faculty: Faculty are industry-focused with real-world and classroom expertise.  
  • Affordable tuition: Seminole State has significantly lower costs than Florida's universities.

Additional Information

Data and Visual Analytics
Type: Certificate of Professional Preparation
Major Code: DATAVIS-BC
CIP: 5553071020

Program Description

Available Course Course Not Offered Spring 2025
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Database Management
3
Credits
This course is a study of database design and management. Topics include the relational model, data modeling, Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), database design, query languages, big data, and data warehouses.
Python Programming
3
Credits
An introduction to the Python programming language to include control data structures, functions and web implementation.
Data Analytics I
3
Credits
This course exposes students to data analytics applications and concepts that provide a foundation for data-driven decision making in business and organizational settings. The course will place special emphasis on hands-on labs using contemporary applications such as SAS Studio to access, explore, prepare, and analyze data in the real world.
Data Analytics II
3
Credits
This course introduces students to data manipulation techniques to access, transform, and summarize data in business and organizational settings. Students will use contemporary business and data analytics tools such as SAS Studio and Python libraries to explore data for managerial purposes to identify and improve day-to-day operations.
Visual Analytics I
3
Credits
This course introduces students to data preparation, discovery, and report creation using Visual Analytics tools. Students will use contemporary tools such as SAS Visual Analytics and Tableau to invoke an understanding of data interpretation and its role in creating business value by obtaining and manipulating data using current software and techniques.
Visual Analytics II
3
Credits
This course provides students with advanced visual analytics features, including data preparation, exploration, and report creation. Topics covered include data quality, visualization and exploration, geographic analysis, forecasting, network analysis, path analysis, and text analytics. Students will use contemporary tools such as SAS Visual Analytics and Tableau to form an understanding of how to obtain, manipulate, and visually interpret data.
Total Credits: 18

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Tuition and Fees*


Seminole State
Tuition and Fees$1,799
Room and Board-0-
Books and Supplies$500
Total$2,299

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* Tuition costs are based on 15 total credit hours for this program in the current term for in-state students. Book expenses are estimates and may vary by course. Lab fees and other fees that may assessed at the time of registration may be viewed in the College fee schedule. As Seminole State is a commuter college with no residence halls on its campuses, costs for room and board are not calculated.