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Data Analytics & Infrastructure

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We offer a wide range of courses designed to help you build career‑ready skills in areas such as data development and management, machine learning and natural language processing, exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, data visualization, inference, and more. You can also pursue a specialization in Python for data engineers or a certificate in Data Science with a Concentration in Cybersecurity.

Additional advanced courses include:

  • Context Engineering and AI Orchestration
  • Large Language Models

These offerings provide hands‑on experience with modern tools, frameworks, and real‑world workflows to help you strengthen your technical foundation and prepare for emerging roles in the field.

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Data Analytics & Infrastructure

Courses

COM SCI X 418.104B

Python Programming I

Python is a high-level, dynamically typed, and portable programming language that excels when the cost of software development outweighs performance considerations.
COM SCI X 418.105

Python Programming II: Exploratory Statistics

Get an introduction to core concepts in probability and statistics that will be useful throughout your data science career. This course also introduces students to important Python tools used by data scientists.