Use this table to compare our programs in data science and systematic program design to choose the one best suited to your professional and career goals.
| UBC Certificate in Key Capabilities in Data Science | Intro to Systematic Program Design in Python | |
|---|---|---|
| Program summary | Key Capabilities in Data Science is designed to give you a solid understanding of data science principles you can use as a launchpad for further studies or to put you on a path to a career in data science | Intro to Systematic Program Design in Python is a foundational program that offers skills and best practices for writing organized and well-documented programs in Python that can be applied to any programming language |
| Number of courses | 4 (For certification: one prerequisite course plus a minimum of two electives) | 2 |
| Duration | 27 weeks | 18 weeks |
| Total number of instructional hours | 150 hours | 160 hours |
| Expected effort | 8–12 hours/week | ~10 hours/week |
| Facilitated and supported by | UBC Computer Science and Department of Statistics professors and instructors | UBC Computer Science professors and instructors |
| Gain these technical skills | Key data science and statistical principles and hands-on experience applicable to a wide range of fields and sectors Data analysis | Foundational skills to write small, organized and well-documented programs Systematic approaches to writing code using Python |
| Build these transferrable career skills | Learn essential data science concepts and principles Visualize data effectively to be able to tell great data stories | Gain confidence in programming, and learn the problem-solving skills used by top programmers |
| Technical knowledge /background needed | This program doesn’t require a background in data or technology. Some students may have been exposed to data analytics or statistics through their workplace or other courses. | You should be comfortable working with software and applications. However, you don’t need a background in computer science to take this program. |
| Take this program if | You want to upskill with data science skills for your current role, or explore data science career options | You want to upskill with programming skills for your current role, or plan to pursue further education in this field |
| Learn More | Learn More |
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