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Berkeley Global
Whether you have some experience or are completely new to analyzing data sets, we have courses and programs to meet your professional goals.
Data is everywhere! The amount of data we collect exponentially rises every day, enabling businesses and organizations across the globe to make better-informed decisions. To do so, they rely on data-centric, data-savvy professionals. We see no shortage of the need for skilled data analysts and data scientists. Indeed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 35-percent growth through 2032 across every sector—from business and finance, to health care and nonprofits.
If you're detail-oriented, a problem-solver or an analytical thinker, a data-focused career could be an excellent choice for you.
Gain the essential skills and tools that these companies need with our various data science and data analysis courses and certificates. Change careers or expand your expertise as a data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or software engineer.
Envision Your Next Role
Topic | Data Analyst | Data Scientist |
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Job Description | Collect, process and interpret data to extract meaningful insights and inform decision-making within an organization. | Use various techniques and tools to collect and create vast, structured and unstructured data sets, extract valuable insights and make data-driven decisions. Combine your skills in statistics, programming, Machine Learning, domain expertise and data visualization. |
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Path to Work |
Entry-level positions and internships are generally available. Data analyst positions are a good entry point to gaining more experience, responsibility and skills to become a data scientist or grow as an analyst. Entry-level positions typically require you to:
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Few entry-level positions are available, though you can take advantage of an internship. Typically, an advanced to expert-level position will require experience and or a STEM degree. These positions typically require you to:
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How to Get There | Explore our Professional Program in Data Analysis | Explore our Program in Data Science |
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If you are interested in a career that's focused on managing and maintaining data infrastructure, check out our Professional Program in Data Administration and Management. You'll gain the skills and tools to become a database architect or database manager—positions that are estimated to grow by 8 percent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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