Data Science and Analytics Diploma Program

This program provides a comprehensive introduction to data science, equipping you with the skills to understand and apply data analytics in a business context. You will learn the core concepts of data science, including business problem identification, data analysis, and the use of industry tools like SQL, R, and Python. Gain hands-on experience in using data warehouses for business intelligence, working with Big Data tools, and performing advanced analytics such as regression modeling and natural language processing. You’ll also explore emerging technologies, data governance, and best practices for ethical data management, ensuring privacy and security. Throughout the program, you’ll develop the ability to create impactful visualizations, dashboards, and models, and effectively communicate your findings to diverse audiences. By the end, you’ll be equipped to drive business solutions by leveraging data, understanding business needs, and applying project management skills to data-driven projects.

This program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

Program Overview

Program Type Computer and Information Technology
Program Category Computer System Analyst
Program Duration 4 Semesters (12 weeks each)
Total Instruction Hours 1344 Hours
Delivery Mode Online/ Hybrid (Instructor-Led)
Courses 16 Courses in Total
Schedule 84 hours of instructor-led lectures and computer labs per course per semester
Credentials Accredited Diploma awarded upon successful completion of all courses
Duration 40 Weeks including schdeuled breaks

What You'll Learn

By the end of this comprehensive program, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the world of data science and business intelligence. You’ll

      • Grasp the key concepts, roles, and components that form the backbone of data science.

      • Translate business needs into data-driven strategies and implement impactful analytics solutions.

      • Identify the most effective programs and technologies for your projects.

      • Work with essential software like SQL, Python, R, and leading Big Data platforms.

      • Discover opportunities to harness data for smarter, strategic decisions.

      • Evaluate the latest tools, trends, and technologies shaping the data landscape.

      • Build and query data warehouses, extract insights from NoSQL databases, and perform advanced analytics.

      • Apply regression models, machine learning, and natural language processing to solve real-world problems.

      • Present your findings through compelling reports, visualizations, and professional presentations.

      • Formulate effective business problem statements and map them to data solutions.

      • Turn raw data into interactive dashboards, visual narratives, and actionable insights.

      • Use cloud platforms to manage, model, and analyze data efficiently.

      • Collect, audit, and clean data to ensure it’s analysis-ready.

      • Understand data privacy, security, governance, and ethical responsibilities.

      • Apply project management techniques using KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Course Content

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Introduction To Data Science Data Programming Fundamentals Data Visualization Data Engineering (ETL)
Leadership and Communication Data Analytics With Excel Big Data Cloud Based and Analytics
Project Management Exploration, Preparation, and Modelling Machine Learning and Predictive Modelling Artificial Intelligence
Data Ethics, Security, and Privacy Data and Statistics Business Intelligence and Analytics Final Project

Semester 1

Introduction to Data Science

Students are introduced to the world of data science and learn about the key concepts of data science, the data science ecosystem, the role of data science in creating solutions to business problems, the roles and responsibilities of each major data science position, and examine the organizational goals and value provided by analytics and big data systems and processes.

Data Ethics, Security, and Privacy

Students learn about the collection, use, and storage of data responsibly in accordance with customer expectations, regulations, and laws. They will also learn the ethical way of handling and managing data.

Data Ethics, Security, and Privacy

Students learn about the collection, use, and storage of data responsibly in accordance with customer expectations, regulations, and laws. They will also learn the ethical way of handling and managing data.

Project Management

Students learn how to apply project management skills and concepts to data science projects in various levels and types of companies.

Leadership and Communication

Students learn how to develop communication skills through verbal, visual, and written exercises. Students will then look at facilitating leadership and management skills in an era of dynamic and ongoing changes.

Leadership and Communication

Students learn how to develop communication skills through verbal, visual, and written exercises. Students will then look at facilitating leadership and management skills in an era of dynamic and ongoing changes.

Semester 2

Data Programming Fundamentals

Students will learn to use the main programs within the data science ecosystem. We will focus on learning about SQL, R, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and Spark. Each program will be studied in how they fit in the overall process of data science

Data Analytics with Excel

Excel is widespread in the data industry. It is a very powerful data analysis tool and almost all big and small businesses use Excel daily. This course is designed to give an introductory and applied knowledge of Excel towards data analysis and business statistics.

Data Analytics with Excel

Excel is widespread in the data industry. It is a very powerful data analysis tool and almost all big and small businesses use Excel daily. This course is designed to give an introductory and applied knowledge of Excel towards data analysis and business statistics.

Exploration, Preparation, and Modeling

Students will learn how to make sense of the volumes of data collected by incorporating data-driven modeling. Students will explore, interpret, prepare, and model data through R and Python.

Data and Statistics

Students learn how to use statistical methods for collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. Students explore inferential statistics for making probability decisions and accurate predictions.

Data and Statistics

Students learn how to use statistical methods for collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. Students explore inferential statistics for making probability decisions and accurate predictions.

Semester 3

Data Visualization

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of data visualization and exploratory data analysis. The growing availability of informative datasets and software tools has led to increased reliance on data visualizations across many areas.

Big Data

Students will learn about and use the main programs for big data. These programs include Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and Pig. Each program will be studied in how they fit in the overall process of data science.

Big Data

Students will learn about and use the main programs for big data. These programs include Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and Pig. Each program will be studied in how they fit in the overall process of data science.

Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling

Predictive analysis and machine learning are two of the most critical areas in analytics. Machine learning uses algorithms to track data and make predictions.

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Learn to apply data analytics skills to the area of business intelligence (BI) with emphasis on the project lifecycle such as project planning, BI tool selection, data modeling, ETL design, BI application design and deployment and reporting.

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Learn to apply data analytics skills to the area of business intelligence (BI) with emphasis on the project lifecycle such as project planning, BI tool selection, data modeling, ETL design, BI application design and deployment and reporting.

Semester 4

Data Engineering (ETL)

Data engineers are on the front lines of data strategy and the first people to tackle structured and unstructured data that enters a company’s systems. Learning about Postgres, being able to build data pipelines, and how to optimize systems and algorithms for large volumes of data are all skills that will make data analytics easier and efficient.

Cloud Based Computing and Analytics

This course introduces you cloud analytics using cloud computing. We will use a range of tools and techniques that help various companies acquire information from large volumes of data and present it that is available in a web browser.

Cloud Based Computing and Analytics

This course introduces you cloud analytics using cloud computing. We will use a range of tools and techniques that help various companies acquire information from large volumes of data and present it that is available in a web browser.

Artificial Intelligence

This course introduces you to the exciting, dynamic, and rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We will look at the various methods that companies, organizations, and institutions can or potentially use AI to address their needs.

Final Project

Showcasing the application of all learned techniques through a comprehensive and impactful final project presentation.

Final Project

Showcasing the application of all learned techniques through a comprehensive and impactful final project presentation.

Job Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates of this diploma program have the opportunity to pursue careers in the following positions:

  • Data Analyst
  • BI Analyst]
  • Research Analyst
  • Business Analysis
  • BI Developer
  • Entry Level Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • Big Data Engineer
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Statistical Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Information Systems Analyst Consultant