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Applied Data Analytics (graduate certificate)

Ministry-approved title: Applied Data Analytics

Work term option available


Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
APDA
Next Intake
Winter 2026
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Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Length
Two semesters (optional third semester work term)
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Program Overview

As more organizations rely on data to drive corporate planning and decision-making, increasingly sophisticated business intelligence and data tools are being used to meet the need for extensive data collection and manipulation.

The Applied Data Analytics graduate certificate will prepare you for a career in this high-demand area by teaching you the knowledge and skills that you need to support real-world business decision-making and planning through data insights, data management, and data science.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree, or equivalent
  • Proof of English language proficiency required

OR 

  • A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
  • Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Note: A comfort in mathematics, statistics, computer software, computer programming, and enterprise systems is recommended.


Tuition

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Careers and Digital Portfolio (DATA 1102)
  • Introduction to Data Analysis (DATA 1200)
  • Data Collection and Data Management (DATA 1201)
  • Advanced Data Analysis Tools and Techniques (DATA 1202)
  • Data Analysis and Assessment 1 (DATA 1203)
  • Statistical and Predictive Modelling for Analytics 1 (DATA 1204)
  • Visualization and Communication for Data Analytics 1 (DATA 1205)

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

  • Business analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Report analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Analytics specialist
  • Business analytics specialist
  • Data insights analyst
  • Data scientist

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Program Details

The one-year graduate certificate in Applied Data Analytics prepares students to interpret trends by linking and presenting data in meaningful ways. As organizations increasingly rely on data for planning and decision-making, sophisticated data tools are used to handle extensive data collection and analysis.

This program provides deeper insights into data sets, revealing the story behind the information, and equips graduates with the skills needed to support real-world decision-making through data insights, management, and science. By mastering these techniques, graduates will be prepared to predict trends, understand customer needs, and make informed decisions in a high-demand field.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree, or equivalent
  • Proof of English language proficiency required

OR 

  • A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
  • Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Note: A comfort in mathematics, statistics, computer software, computer programming, and enterprise systems is recommended.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Careers and Digital Portfolio (DATA 1102)
  • Introduction to Data Analysis (DATA 1200)
  • Data Collection and Data Management (DATA 1201)
  • Advanced Data Analysis Tools and Techniques (DATA 1202)
  • Data Analysis and Assessment 1 (DATA 1203)
  • Statistical and Predictive Modelling for Analytics 1 (DATA 1204)
  • Visualization and Communication for Data Analytics 1 (DATA 1205)

Semester 2

  • Data Ethics and Responsible Decision Making (DATA 2202)
  • Data Analysis and Assessment 2 (DATA 2203)
  • Statistical and Predictive Modelling for Analytics 2 (DATA 2204)
  • Visualization and Communication for Data Analytics 2 (DATA 2205)
  • Capstone (DATA 2206)
  • Project Management for Analytics (DATA 2207)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course Delivery

In person

Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

  • Business analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Report analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Analytics specialist
  • Business analytics specialist
  • Data insights analyst
  • Data scientist

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Marketing
  • Retail
  • Financial
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer packaged goods
  • Tourism
  • Government
  • Media
  • Public affairs

Financing Your Education (OSAP, Scholarships and more)

School is an investment in your future, and financial support is available to help you succeed.

DC's Financial Aid and Awards is here to help you access funding and opportunities that make pursuing your education easier and more achievable:

  • OSAP – Full-time students may consider the Ontario Student Assistance Program, or OSAP, a needs-based program. It is best to apply early. To get started, check out How to Apply.
  • Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards – Every year, DC awards more than $5 million in scholarships and bursaries based on need, community involvement, and specific programs. One application covers most awards, making it easier for you to access funding.
  • On-Campus Employment – Designed to assist full-time students who demonstrate a financial need with useful, career-related experiences to help achieve personal and academic goals. 

Visit Financial Aid and Awards to explore all the options to help finance your education.

Experiential Learning

Capstone Project

Students will integrate and apply the knowledge and skills they gained throughout the program during a capstone project where they will research, plan and execute a project that meets a real-world financial, market or organizational need. Projects will emphasize the students’ expertise with data analysis, analytics, data science and business intelligence/big data tools.

Optional Work Term

Participating in the optional work term semester is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations.

Students in the Applied Data Analytics graduate certificate program will be invited to apply to the optional work term semester during their first academic semester. Entrance to the optional work term is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students who qualify for the optional work term semester will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term after academic semester 2.

Supports are available through the Experiential Learning Hub to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning Hub is in contact with work term students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions.

Program sequence

SEPTEMBER INTAKE

  Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2 Optional work term

 

JANUARY INTAKE

  Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Fall
(September to December)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2 Optional work term

 

MAY INTAKE

  Summer
(May to August)
Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2 Optional work term

Courses

SEMESTER 1

  • Careers and Digital Portfolio (DATA 1102)
  • Introduction to Data Analysis (DATA 1200)
  • Data Collection and Data Management (DATA 1201)
  • Data Analysis Tools for Analytics (DATA 1202)
  • Business Analysis and Assessments 1 (DATA 1203)
  • Statistical Predictive Modeling for Analytics I (DATA 1204)
  • Visualizations, Leadership, and Business Communications I (DATA 1205)

SEMESTER 2

  • Ethical Leadership and Critical Decision Making (DATA 2202)
  • Business Analysis and Assessments II (DATA 2203)
  • Statistical and Predictive Modelling for Analytics II (DATA 2204)
  • Visualizations, Leadership, and Business Communications II (DATA 2205)
  • Capstone (DATA 2206)
  • Project Management for Analytics (DATA 2207)

SEMESTER 3

  • Work Term 1 (DATW 1000)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Administrative fee

Once transferred to the work term option of this program, students will have an administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to work term students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

Co-op Work Permits

If you are an international student enrolled in the work term option, you must have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number in order to work in Canada. Documentation and instructions on how to apply for a co-op work permit will be provided only to students who are successful with their application into the work term option once semester 1 grades have been finalized.

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Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op employer.

E: co-op@durhamcollege.ca

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • MSc Business Analytics - Robert Gordon University

    Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

    Tech Requirements

    To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year. 

    MINIMUM REQUIRED HARDWARE

    • Intel I7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization
    • 16 GB of RAM
    • 1 TB hard drive
    •  One USB 3.0 port (two preferred)
    • Webcam
    • Microphone (headset preferred)

    SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

    • Windows 10 or above (Professional Edition preferred)
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