Program description
What are the four drivers of the Data Analytics certificate’s approach?
Workforce Alignment
Apply data skills immediately to real-world problems
Analytics Expertise
Master practical data techniques
Professional Validation
Gain market credibility
Ethical Practices
Navigate biases sensibly
How this program will prepare you:
- Immediately apply and use skills from day one in the workplace
- Acquire cross-sector versatility that you can apply across industries
- Enhance your decision-making to support strategic choices
- Pivot your career and transition to analytical roles
- Gain a competitive advantage to stand out professionally
How you'll feel more equipped:
- Become analytically confident and trust your data interpretations
- Gain professional credibility and feel valued at work
- Get future-ready and prepared for the digital world
- Become strategically empowered to influence key decisions
- Be technically capable to overcome data intimidation
About the Certificate in Data Analytics
In today’s competitive job market, data literacy is more than a technical skill—it’s a professional essential. The non-credit, Certificate in Data Analytics (CDA) is designed to equip learners with practical, workplace-ready data analytics training that can be immediately applied across sectors. Focused on hands-on learning and ethical practice, this certificate provides a strong foundation in coding, visualization, data storytelling and predictive analytics.
Whether you're new to data or building on prior experience, the Data Analytics certificate program helps you develop the confidence and competence to interpret complex datasets, communicate insights effectively, and support data-informed decision-making in real-world settings. Developed with input from industry professionals and aligned with labour market needs, CDA serves as a stepping stone for learners who want to upgrade their data analytics skills, transition careers, or advance within their current field.
Program highlights
The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading universities, recognized for preparing students for careers in a wide range of disciplines. Upon successful completion of this program you will receive a certificate.
This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve your professional goals in just 12–16 months.
This program allows you to integrate theory with practice by engaging with your instructors and fellow classmates. You will be given the opportunity to complete either a hands-on practicum or individual final project.
Courses taken through this program can be transferable to other micro-credentials or non-credit programs.
Collaborate with, learn from and find support in a network of professional colleagues who are as passionate about adult education and lifelong learning as you are.
This program will give you laddering opportunities into other micro-credentials or to non-credit programs.