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MIT Sloan School of Management (Get Smarter)
Data Science in Real Estate Online Short Course
- Cambridge, USA
Course
Part time
6 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Harness analytics to make more informed investment decisions.

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Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
DS@SSSA_2026 - Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Digital Health with a multidisciplinary perspective
- Pisa, Italy
Course
Full time
5 days
On-Campus
English
The Seasonal School intends to offer a multi- and inter-disciplinary learning and training experience on the main tools, methodologies, solutions, and present/future challenges that concern the technological, socio-economic, legal, and healthcare issues arising in the so-called Digital Health domain.


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UC Berkeley Global: Study-Abroad Opportunities
Certificate: Data Science
- Berkeley, USA
Certificate
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning
English
Data is everywhere—from e-commerce sales, app downloads to a smartphone, to supply chain management or bioinformatics or connected devices. And that massive increase in the amount and variety of data being collected is translating to an exponential growth in the computer power needed to process that data.

Tufts University - School of Engineering
Certificate in Data Science
- Medford, USA
- Boston, USA
Certificate
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Certificate in Data Science is intended for students who possess a Bachelor of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field, but who lack sufficient background in Data Science to be admitted to the Master of Science in Data Science.


University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Accelerated Certificate Program: Data Science
- Irvine, USA
Certificate
Full time
3 months
On-Campus
English
Data Science is continually ranked as one of the most in-demand professions. The need for professionals who can manage and leverage insights from data is clearer than ever before. The curriculum taught in this program is designed to meet the expanding multi-disciplinary needs of data professionals. By covering a wide array of topics, the program addresses the wide variety of skills needed to work on successful data-based projects. Topics covered include data-driven discovery and prediction, data engineering at scale (inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data), structured and unstructured data, computational statistics, pattern recognition, data mining, data visualization, databases, SQL, Python programming, and machine learning. UC Irvine’s 3-month post-graduate level Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) in Data Science covers a wide array of topics in data science including data-driven discovery and prediction, data engineering at scale (inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data), structured and unstructured data, computational statistics, pattern recognition, data mining, data visualization, databases, SQL, Python, and machine learning.
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Data Science for Politics Summer Course
- Boston, USA
Course
Full time
6 weeks
On-Campus
English
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Data science is changing how we understand and study politics, policy, and decision-making. This course introduces students to the fundamental tools of data science, including collecting, modeling, and visualizing data, and how to apply these tools to study political and policy questions.


Stanford Summer Session
Summer Course: Principles of Data Science
- Stanford, USA
Summer Course
Full time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
A hands-on introduction to the methods of principles of data science. Strategies for analyzing and visualizing tabular data, including common patterns and pitfalls. Data acquisition through web scraping and REST APIs. Core principles of machine learning: supervised vs. unsupervised learning, training vs. test error, hyperparameter tuning, and ensemble methods. Introduction to data of different shapes and sizes, including text, image, and geospatial data.


University of Groningen
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Medical Sciences Summer School: Data Science and AI in Health
- Groningen, Netherlands
Summer Course
Full time
5 days
On-Campus
English
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The aim of the Summer School ‘Data Science and AI in Health’ is to introduce young, enthusiastic researchers to the principles of data science and AI in healthcare and clinical research. Participants will be introduced to various aspects of data science, such as setting up and implementing a project. This includes both the collection and cleaning of data and the practical conduct of an initial (machine learning) analysis of the collected data.


ESEI International Business School Barcelona
Short Course in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
- Online
Course
Full time, Part time
7 weeks
Distance Learning
English
In Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Marketing. Gain cutting-edge skills to revolutionize marketing strategies with data-driven insights and AI innovations. Our comprehensive course covers the dynamic intersection of data science, AI, and marketing, equipping you to elevate customer experiences and drive success in today’s business landscape.


Centrale Méditerranée
Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Nice, France
Diploma
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
CentraleDigitalLab is a post-graduate program of excellence, specializing in computer science and dedicated to the digital transformation of companies. CentraleDigitalLab and 3IA Côte d'Azur join forces to offer a high-level professional training program in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
DS Inno - Data Science Driven Innovation in Business and Society
- Pisa, Italy
Course
Full time
5 days
On-Campus
English
In DS Inno - Data Science Driven Innovation in Business and Society Seasonal School aims to examine the relationship between innovation management and data science through a multi-level approach. First, this relationship will be explored at the company level through not only theoretical knowledge but especially through firsthand testimonials and site visits to large and small enterprises.


WU Executive Academy - Vienna University of Economics and Business
Online Certificate Program in Data Governance
- Vienna, Austria
Certificate
Part time
3 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Data governance is about the convergence of data quality, data management, data policies, business process management, and risk management around the handling of data within an organization.


University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Online Certificate in Database Management
- Irvine, USA
Certificate
Part time
9 months
Distance Learning
English
This program is of interest to anyone who wants to use the powerful capabilities of relational databases in conjunction with the new "Big Data" management frameworks for data storage and retrieval, and for data analysis in support of management decision-making. Data architects, data analysts, database administrators, and information technology staff members can all benefit from this program.


CESI - École d'Ingénieurs
Diploma in Digital Science Engineer Majoring in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, 5-year Course
- Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
- Rouen, France
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Diploma
Full time
60 months
On-Campus
English, French
The current digital transition of companies is bringing significant changes to information systems (security, data access, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence) and new uses of IT (BYOD, teleworking, etc.). CESI engineers use their technical and scientific skills in this environment to successfully carry out IT projects that meet these new requirements.


University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Online Specialized Studies Program in Machine and Deep Learning
- Irvine, USA
Certificate
Part time
9 months
Distance Learning
English
Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing define the current state of the art of Artificial Intelligence. These technologies, which are a form of data mining and data analysis, continuously learn from the provided information.


Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
52867WA Advanced Diploma of Industrial Data Communication, Networking and IT
- Online
Advanced Diploma
Part time
18 months
Distance Learning
English
In today’s world, there is a growing shortage of industrial data communications and industrial IT engineers, technologists and technicians. This is due to new technologies taking centre stage in modern plants, factories and offices. This course provides you with a thorough understanding of modern industrial data communication technologies underpinned by practical, hands-on experience and expertise from our global industry experienced instructors.


AKAD University
Weiterbildung Spezialist:in Industrial Data Science
- Germany Online, Germany
Certificate
Full time
12 months
Distance Learning
German
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Data Science degree programs at the Preparatory level introduce you to the essential skills and concepts of this rapidly growing field. As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decisions, understanding how to analyze and interpret data sets becomes vital.
Through courses in statistics, data visualization, and basic programming techniques, you'll gain insight into transforming raw data into meaningful insights. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives and learn to apply statistical models to various real-world scenarios. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on projects, enabling you to practice designing and implementing data collection strategies.
As a student in this program, you'll also explore foundational machine learning concepts and data management systems, equipping you with the knowledge needed to process and interpret complex data sets effectively. Graduates often pursue careers as data analysts or data technicians, roles that rely on the competencies developed throughout their studies. By honing these skills, you're preparing to tackle the challenges of an evolving job market and support organizations in making informed decisions.