Program at a Glance
- Complete in 15 weeks
- Fully online with a blend of self‑paced learning and live virtual sessions
- Project‑based learning with portfolio‑ready deliverables
- Digital badge awarded upon completion
- $6,000
Analyze Data. Drive Informed Decisions.
Data powers decisions across every industry. Organizations rely on analytics to improve operations, uncover opportunities and solve complex business challenges.
Whether you're looking to launch a career in data analytics or strengthen your analytical capabilities in your current role, the UC Davis Data Analytics Intensive Professional Program equips you with practical, job-ready skills you can apply immediately. Through hands-on projects, industry-relevant tools and authentic business datasets, you'll learn how to transform data into actionable insights—and graduate with a portfolio that demonstrates your abilities to employers.
What You'll Get
The Data Analytics Intensive Professional Program combines flexible online learning, expert instruction and hands-on application to help you build practical, job-ready skills.
- Guidance from an experienced instructor who reinforces key concepts, answers questions and supports your progress
- Access to high-quality online learning content through Coursera, providing industry-relevant instruction and foundational technical knowledge
- Real-world project experience through Riipen, an experiential learning platform that connects learners with employers and organizations
- A portfolio of applied analytics projects to showcase your skills A UC Davis digital badge recognizing your successful completion of the program
What You'll Learn
Built around the Intensive Professional Learning Framework, this intensive program delivers a comprehensive learning experience in a single registration.
Throughout the program, you'll develop the skills to:
- Collect, clean and organize data for analysis
- Analyze data to identify trends and business opportunities
- Use SQL and Python to work with data effectively
- Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards
- Communicate insights to support business decision-making
- Solve real-world business challenges using data
- Build a portfolio demonstrating applied data analytics skills
