Data Analytics Certificate

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From data to decisions.

Build the skills to collect, analyze and visualize data to support smarter decision-making.

This program allows students to develop practical skills in data analytics, including working with databases, spreadsheets and visualization tools to organize and interpret data. You鈥檒l learn how to extract, analyze and present information in meaningful ways to support business decisions across a variety of industries. You will learn how to organize, analyze and present data using tools like Excel and SQL.

Students may specialize in information technology areas, including database, web, or applications concentrations. Students will use state-of-the-art technology to complete their coursework.

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Turn informed decision-making into a Career in Information Technology

Become the support necessary to ensure businesses continue to operate.

This program prepares students for the pursuit of careers in information technology. Graduates qualify for information systems support staff positions such as applications trainers; technical support; software support; and database, web and programming applications trainees.

The Data Analytics Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.

This program prepares students to organize, identify patterns within, and derive meaning from data by using visual presentation tools and techniques in order to improve decision-making. Students will learn the fundamentals of databases along with how to extract, categorize, analyze, and manipulate raw data, create meaningful, easy-to-read, charts and tables and present their findings.

This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhance an information technology professional鈥檚 versatility and career advancement potential.

Because Java was designed for the Internet, it has been a popular choice for writing programs that are platform-independent and safe. Java remains popular for network programming and web development. More recently, object-oriented features in the language have made Java a competitive option for writing stand-alone applications. Within this certificate鈥檚 courses you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Java.

This program prepares students with programming skills to design and develop web pages with dynamically generated content. This program will also provide the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhance an information technology professional鈥檚 versatility and career advancement potential.

This certificate is designed for the computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a career in website design and who do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet a coordinator to plan appropriate course selection.

This program is designed for the experienced computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a career in website development and who do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet with the department chair or coordinator to plan appropriate course selection.

Potential careers in Data Analytics

Moraine Valley鈥檚 Data Analytics certificate program allows students to gain hands-on experience working with data using tools and techniques used in today鈥檚 data-driven workplaces.

Data analytics skills are used across industries like business, healthcare, finance and manufacturing鈥攚here professionals turn data into insights that guide strategy and decision-making.

Data Analyst
Data Specialist
Business Analyst
Pricing Analyst
Reporting Analyst
Forecast Analyst
Data Technician
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Employment Outlook

About 9,600 openings for data analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 21 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.


About 9,600 openings for operations research analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$43.89

Median Hourly Pay with Bachelor’s

$91,290

Median Annual Salary with Bachelor’s

Explore credentials within this program

These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.

  • Software Developer Certificate
  • Small Database Administrator Certificate
  • C# Programmer Certificate
  • Graphics and Desktop Publishing Certificate
  • Java Programmer Certificate
  • Multimedia Designer Certificate
  • Programming Skills Certificate

This program prepares students with fundamental programming and database skills. It may serve as a foundation for students who plan to pursue careers in technology, an enhancement to studies in other disciplines, or a means for adding technical credentials to one鈥檚 resume.

This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhance an information technology professional鈥檚 versatility and career advancement potential.

C# is a language similar to C++ and Java while utilizing a drag-and-drop development environment more commonly found in Visual Basic. The result is a tool that allows for the rapid development of desktop, PDA, data-driven web applications using state-of-the-art object-oriented techniques. Within this certificate鈥檚 courses, you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Visual C#.

This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhance an information technology professional鈥檚 versatility and career advancement potential.

Because Java was designed for the Internet, it has been a popular choice for writing programs that are platform independent and safe. Java remains popular for network programming and web development. More recently, object-oriented features in the language have made Java a competitive option for writing stand-alone applications. Within this certificate鈥檚 courses you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Java.

This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree and industry experience, provide the background for entry-level or trainee software development positions. Information technology professionals may also pursue this program to enhance their versatility and career advancement potential.

Within this certificate鈥檚 courses, students will gain hands-on experience using at least two programming languages 鈥 selecting from C#, Java, iOS, Android, and Visual Basic. Software development lifecycle issues 鈥 including solution conception, design, implementation, and testing 鈥 are addressed with hands-on experiences using the latest hardware and software development tools. Students expand on their breadth of knowledge by selecting from database, web design/development, eCommerce, and Microsoft Office application integration course options.

This program prepares students with skills to build and administer a single-user database, including the designing of tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros. The coursework maps to industry certification in personal database management.

This program provides skill development in beginning-level desktop publishing. Students utilize software such as Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. This program is designed for the experienced computer user who possesses strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer application packages. It is appropriate for students who have earned a degree previously or who can prove substantial work experience. Students who are interested in beginning a career in graphics or desktop publishing and do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet with the department chair or program coordinator to plan appropriate course selections.

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in desktop support for PC applications. Students acquire hardware and software knowledge and customer service skills necessary to troubleshoot and resolve basic PC and applications problems. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software including printing, installing hardware and software, application programs, electronic mail, and operating systems.

This program prepares students to work in the fields of multimedia design. Students will receive training in the digital media, design, visual effects and motion graphics, animation, production development, production, and communication and information technology. Students will learn about production, editing, and layout design. Jobs in multimedia design can be found in career fields such as television or film production, animation, audio production, and set design, as well as several other multimedia and production design fields.

Program prerequisite: keyboarding skill of 40 net words per minute by touch. Students who need to reach this skill level must enroll in OSA-100 Keyboarding & Basic Formatting (3 credit hours).

Real stories of success.

Moraine Valley’s Automation and Engineering Technology program will expose students to robotics, cybersecurity, 3D printing and automation/programmable logic controllers. Learn more about how to enter this growing field.

Faculty with real-world experience.

Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material, they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience in counseling, treatment programs, and community outreach, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.

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  • Programming Skills Certificate
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  • Software Developer Certificate
  • Graphics and Desktop Publishing Certificate
  • C# Programmer Certificate
  • Multimedia Designer Certificate
  • Computer Information Systems A.A.S.
  • PHP Programmer Certificate
  • Small Database Administrator Certificate
  • Website Designer Certificate

Program Details

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ProgramType of CredentialCurriculum CodeDepartment or Division
Certificate1349Computer Information & Office Technology

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