Program Objective
Certificate in Data Science and Analytics programme seeks to train professionals on tools, techniques, and mind-sets necessary to succeed in careers of the future and today’s data- driven world. The Programme is designed for working professionals, corporate managers and individuals from all walks of life who seeks to up skill and contribute solving the data-driven challenges of the 21 st Century. The learners will be exposed to data-collection and examination techniques, data visualization, statistical and computational analytics, and presentation skills.
KEY SKILLS AND INTERESTS REQUIRED TO PURSUE A CAREER IN THIS FIELD
- Critical thinking Skills
- Analytical skills
- Computational Skills
- Planning Skills
- Communication Skills
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- C- for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).
- Certificate in Cyber Security and Forensics shall be offered over the duration of 1 Academic Year (2 Semesters). A Semester shall comprise fourteen (14) weeks
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Diploma in Data Science and Analytics shall be offered over duration of 2 Academic Years (4 Semesters). A Semester shall comprise fourteen (14) weeks
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Apply data science knowledge, tools and techniques to solve real-life business challenges
- Perform data manipulation by extraction, transforming, loading and visualizing real-life data models.
- Analyze legal, professional, ethical and social implications related to data driven economy.
- Develop capacity to venture in ICT entrepreneurship.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Data Analyst
- Data Architect
- Statistician
- Business Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database administrators
- Big Data Expert