PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

DATA SCIENCE

Build in-demand
data science skills

Roles within data science are in high demand across a wide range of
industries, as the ability to extract insights and make data-driven
decisions is becoming increasingly important in today’s business
environment. Organizations need to extract value from the data they
are collecting and use it to inform decision making, identify new
opportunities and improve their operations.

This program is suitable for individuals who are technically curious and
interested in expanding their existing technical skills. No prior formal
training in either data science or programming is required but a general
aptitude with technology and experience in learning new technologies is
strongly recommended.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

PROGRAM OFFERING STARTING SALARY TUITION

Duration: 1 Year $72,000 CDN per year $18,750 CDN per year
Start Date: Fall 2023 | Fall 2024 *Average Amount $150 CDN Application Fee
(non-refundable)
Textbook costs not included
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Program Description
In this program, you'll build in-demand data science skills by exploring
questions in association with data sets using diagnostic and predictive
analytic tools. You'll gain a foundation in the basic concepts
and tools used in the field of data science, including topics such as data
wrangling and cleaning, data storage and processing, data analysis and
modeling, data visualization and reporting, machine learning, and
programming in Python.

Admission Requirements
• A post-secondary degree or diploma.
• At least one-year of full time professional work experience within the last Program Overview
five years. The following course topics will be covered in this one-year
• Must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, program:
including students educated in Canada by achieving the applicable score
on an English assessment test. The test score must be within one year prior Term 1:
• Data for Decision Making
to the date you submit your application.
• Data Concepts
Career Opportunities • Data Architecture
• Data Delivery
• Data Analyst | NOC 21233
• Data Preparation
• Data Engineering | NOC 21211
• Data Storage and Serving
• Product Manager | NOC 0601, 60010
• Data Analysis Applications

Credentials and Professional Accreditations • Introduction to Python Programming

Upon successful completion of this prgram, you’ll receive:

Term 2:
• SAIT Professional Certificate - Data Science.
• Python and Data Analytics
• SAIT micro-credential (SAITMicro) for selected courses. • Data Visualization and Storytelling
You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue a variety of professional • Data Science Capstone Project
certifications. • Introduction to Applied Machine Learning

• Prepares learners to take the Microsoft AZ-900 Certification Exam. Citizen Development
• Applied Macine Learning Fundamentals
• Prepares learners to take the Microsoft DP-900 Certification Exam.
• Supervised Learning-Regression
• Prepares learners to take the Microsoft DP-203 Certification Exam.
• Deep Learning and Unsupervised Learning
Additional exams, education, or work requirements may apply for • Administration of Artificial Intelligence and
earning a designation or certification. Machine Learning
• Machine Learning Capstone Project
Credit vs. Non-Credit
SAIT offers credit and non-credit programming. Non-credit programming
allows working professionals to learn valuable skills that can help them
advance their career opportunities. SAIT Continuing Education and For more program details including costs, admission
Professional Studies delivers Professional Certificate programs as well as deadlines, schedule, student supports, etc. visit our SAIT
other non-credit credential programs. The Professional Certificate Continuing Education website: coned.sait.ca and search for
credential complies with Provincial and Federal Government policies and the Professional Certificate – Data Science.
requirements, as well as SAIT policies, enabling successful International
students to qualify for a Study Permit, work part-time while studying and
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Interested in applying for a SAIT program?

Contact ConEd.international@sait.ca for more information.