CFDS College Station

Overview

The Data Analytics Foundations Certificate Program is a hands-on, ≤15-hour credential built for students of any major who want a quick, résumé-ready edge in today’s data-driven world. You’ll learn the must-have basics—collecting, cleaning, and visualizing data—so you can back up ideas with facts in internships, class projects, or your first job. Zero coding background? No problem. Our step-by-step videos and practice sets make analytics approachable, actionable, and immediately valuable.

Key Features

• Audience – Designed for General Studies, University Studies, Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering—anyone curious about turning numbers into insight. No prior math or programming required.

• Eligibility – Open to all actively enrolled Texas A&M students.

• Duration – Enjoy 4 months of access starting on the day of your enrollment. Each semester is a rolling 4-month period.

• Time to Complete – Finish the core track in 15 hours or less, entirely at your own pace—weekend sprint or half-hour bursts between classes.

• Certificate – Earn a Certificate in Data Analytics Foundations—a credential recruiters search for thousands of times a month—and add the verified badge to LinkedIn and your résumé.

Optional Custom Emphasis

Make the credential uniquely yours by adding a career-focused emphasis. Love sports? Tag on Emphasis: Sports Analytics. Thinking about retail? Choose Emphasis: Merchandising Analytics. Popular options also include Marketing Analytics, Financial Analytics, and Supply-Chain Analytics—or propose a specialty that matches your dream role. Your final line might read:

Certificate in Data Analytics Foundations, Emphasis: Sports Analytics

Instantly signals to employers that you pair data fluency with domain insight.

Why Enroll Now?

• Fast, Flexible, Future-Proof – Upgrade your skill set in under 15 hours—whenever and wherever you learn best.

• Immediate Résumé Lift – Showcase analytical know-how that hiring managers list in nearly every entry-level posting.

• Confidence-Building Curriculum – Real-world case studies, interactive quizzes, and more replace theory-heavy lectures—so you finish ready to talk results.

• Accessible Resource Hub – Revisit videos and templates all year to prep for interviews or new class projects.

Whether you’re still exploring majors or gearing up for your first internship search, the Data Analytics Foundations Certificate Program delivers practical skills and a respected credential that help you stand out—without overwhelming your schedule. Enroll today and turn raw data into opportunity!