Data Science Fundamentals

Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Data Science Fundamentals Certificate prepares students for careers as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers. The multidisciplinary program provides the analytical, methodological, and programming skills required in data processing, information technology, business, and computing. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for continued education at four-year institutions.

Career Opportunities

Data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to apply statistical analysis of real world data using multiple representations such as graphs, text, or tables, being mindful of concerns around data bias and privacy.
  2. Use programming and data analytics tools to make statistical inference on data and data sets using computational techniques.
  3. Write computer scripts and programs to organize, produce visualizations, and numerical summaries of data and data sets.
CourseTitleUnits
Introduction to Programming:3-5
CIS 6Introduction to Computer Programming5
CIS 61Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs5
CIS 25Object Oriented Programming Using C++4
CIS 36AJava Programming Language I4
CIS 96FIntroduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning3
MATH 116Introduction to Computational Thinking with Data4
orCIS 116Introduction to Computational Thinking with Data4
Introduction to SQL Programming (4 units):4
CIS 98Database Programming with SQL4
Relational Databases and Business Applications ( 4 units):4
BUS 43BIntroduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications4
Foundations in Data Science (4 units):4
MATH 118Foundations in Data Science4
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
Total Units:16-17

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