Undergraduate Certificate in Basic Proficiency in Data Visualization with Tableau
Program at a Glance
Program
Basic Proficiency in Data Visualization with Tableau
Format
Online, Hybrid
Total Units
9
Spring ’24 Final Application Deadline
December 17
$462
Per Unit
Program Overview
As the demand for data analytics skills has increased significantly across all industries, enterprises of all types and sizes need talents that can help them derive value and insights from data.
Numerous reports indicate that data analytics job postings are on the rise, and will continue to increase significantly in the near future. The undergraduate data analytics certificate programs at GGU prepare you for these highly sought-after jobs. By enrolling in any of these certificate programs, you can gain knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this growing field.
You’ll walk away with:
- Knowledge of fundamentals of data analytics
- Basic proficiency in data visualization using Tableau
- Basic proficiency in building balanced scorecards using Tableau
- Basic proficiency in building dashboards using Tableau
Program Details
Add Value to Your Organization
This certificate will demonstrate that you’ve completed introductory coursework in data analytics and gained proficiency in one of the most popular commercial platforms for data visualization used in today’s marketplace.
Plus, you’ll receive an official certificate that you may use on a resume, job application, or application to transfer to an accredited college or university like GGU.
Gain Long-Term Skills
In 2020, the world is set to generate 50 times the amount of data as in its previous decade, according to a study by the International Data Corporation (IDC). With this huge amount of data, employers need interactive tools to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
Tableau is the gold standard for data visualization, the process of turning data into business insights. From real estate to retail, Tableau is an essential tool for any business that requires insights about customers, sales, inventory, and distribution. That means the skills you gain in this certificate program will be valuable throughout your business career.
Earn credits toward a degree
After completing this certificate, if you’re interested in continuing your GGU education, you can apply credits earned in this program toward a bachelor’s degree.
Admission Requirements
- Enrollment as a degree candidate is not required.
- Undergraduate certificate program applicants must submit official transcripts documenting that they have been awarded the equivalent of high school diplomas from approved institutions. Students who have earned 12 semester units or 18 quarter units or more from regionally accredited U.S. institutions must submit complete official transcripts detailing this coursework.
- Certificate students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Official test score reports or other proof of fulfillment of GGU’s English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement are required for all applicants whose native language is not English.
Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be completed.
See Certificate Program Admission Policies and Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policies for more information.
Curriculum
Note: When applicable, proficiency course prerequisites will be waived for certificate-only seeking students by their academic advisors.
