Data Management Certificate

The Data Management Certificate provides the completer with an introduction to core competencies of a data management professional.  Students will learn database management by establishing database environments and designing databases using structured and unstructured data schemes.  Students will utilize Data Definition Language and Data Manipulation Language to define, retrieve, and manipulate data.  Participants will study scripting and programming of data structures, algorithms, and best practices in secure coding.  Students will learn data analytics by examining the data visualization and analysis process and common statistical techniques for the analysis of data.  Students will practice summarizing and visualizing the characteristics of data sets.

Key subjects will include Data programming (SQL), Data Analytics, Data Applications, and IT fundamentals.

Program Outcomes

• Communicate effectively with both verbal and written forms.
• Perform and share cooperatively in teams or groups.
• Research and present technical concepts using office productivity software.
• Evaluate various databases and database management systems.
• Develop computer programming logic by incorporating input/output, control/repetition, data structures and manipulations with arrays and lists.