Top Certificates and Certifications in Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and AI
Top Certificates and Certifications in Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and AIHere are the top certificates and certifications in Analytics, AI, Data Science, Machine Learning and related areas.
Recently, we have investigated the best Masters courses in Data Science and Analytics in
Europe,
US/Canada, and
and
Online.
However, Masters degrees typically take 12 to 24 months, and in today's accelerated world many prospective Data Scientists wants to start sooner and are interested in Data Science/ML certificates which can be obtained in a few weeks. Others have been working for a while but want a credential - a certification - to validate their knowledge of Analytics / Data Science.
This blog presents the our survey of Top Certificates and Certifications in Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and AI.
We use Certification to refer to an assessment provided by a professional society, such as INFORMS, or a company, such as Microsoft. This generally certifies that a person has achieved a high level of professional knowledge. Some companies call their certificates "certifications" but we included them with other certificates in Tables 2a and 2b below.
A Certificate is usually provided a college or another educational institution upon a completion of a course or a set of courses.
Table 1: Certifications by Professional Societies and Major Companies
Next, we present a list of online certificates from top universities. We used ranking based on 2019 Computer Science/IS Ranking by Top Universities .
Figure 1: Certificates in AI, Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related topics
Top Universities
The following table presents this information in more detail.
Table 2a: Certificates in AI, Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related topics
Top Universities
Here is a list of certificates from other universities which did not have Top Universities ranking and other education providers such as Coursera.
Table 2b: Certificates in AI, Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related topics
Organizations and Unranked Universities, in alphabetical order
Related:
However, Masters degrees typically take 12 to 24 months, and in today's accelerated world many prospective Data Scientists wants to start sooner and are interested in Data Science/ML certificates which can be obtained in a few weeks. Others have been working for a while but want a credential - a certification - to validate their knowledge of Analytics / Data Science.
This blog presents the our survey of Top Certificates and Certifications in Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and AI.
Note: All the hard work of data collection for this post was done by Dan Clark, and I added visualizations and introduction. All data was current when collected but all costs and other information is obviously subject to change.
We use Certification to refer to an assessment provided by a professional society, such as INFORMS, or a company, such as Microsoft. This generally certifies that a person has achieved a high level of professional knowledge. Some companies call their certificates "certifications" but we included them with other certificates in Tables 2a and 2b below.
A Certificate is usually provided a college or another educational institution upon a completion of a course or a set of courses.
Table 1: Certifications by Professional Societies and Major Companies
| Organization | Type (Link) | Description | Length of study | Cost ($ USD) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAP (INFORMS) | Certified Analytics Professional | CAP is an independent validation showing you have superior knowledge of the entire analytics process. | Self-study | $695 | Regular rate is $695, but $495 for INFORMS members. |
| Digital Analytics Association | Web Analyst Certification | Obtain professional recognition after demonstrating their knowledge of and competency. | Not stated | $649 | |
| EMC Corporation | Data science and Big Data Analytics Certification | This open curriculum-based training and certification provides a hands-on practitioner approach to the techniques and tools required for Big Data Analytics. | Not stated | $600 | $600 (video streaming), $5,000 (instructor-led) |
| Great Learning (with. U. of Texas in Austin) | PG Program - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Taught using mentored learning model that combines a live interactive online classroom experience, support, and career coaching. | 1 year/450 learning hours | $5,500 | $5,500 (pay up front), $7,500 (monthly installments) |
| SAS | Big Data Certification | Demonstrate your ability to use the tools and technology designed to handle big data. | Not stated | $2,250 | $299 (per month), $2,250 (per year) |
| SAS | Data Science Certification | Make yourself stand out - whether you're looking to change jobs, get a promotion or sharpen your current skills. | Not stated | $2,250 | $299 (per month), $2,250 (per year) |
| TDWI | Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) | For senior level personnel in IS/IT and specifically in the Data Management and Business Analytics area. | Not stated | $1,799 | |
| The CAS Institute | Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics | Offers analytics professionals and their employers the opportunity to certify skills specifically as applied to property/casualty insurance. | 150 hours suggested self-study time | 1320 | Includes online course, exam, course guide, textbooks and SMART Study Aids |
Next, we present a list of online certificates from top universities. We used ranking based on 2019 Computer Science/IS Ranking by Top Universities .
Figure 1: Certificates in AI, Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related topics
Top Universities
The following table presents this information in more detail.
Table 2a: Certificates in AI, Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related topics
Top Universities
| Rank | Univ/Org | Program Name | Length of study | Cost | Online /Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | edX/MIT | MicroMasters® Program in Statistics and Data Science | 1 year (600-840 hours of effort) | $1,350 | Online |
| 1 | MIT | Professional Certificate Program in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence | Varies | 325 application fee + 4 courses, each $2500-$5500 | Online |
| 2 | Stanford | Machine Learning | 3 months | $5,040 | Online |
| 4 | edX/ Berkeley | Professional Certificate in Foundations of Data Science | 2-4 months (64-96 hours of effort) | $267 | Online |
| 7 | edX/ Harvard | Professional Certificate in Data Science | 2-4 months (102-184 hours of effort) | $442 | Online |
| 7 | Harvard Extension | Data Science Certificate | 18 months | $11,000 | Online |
| 7 | Harvard | Data Science: Machine Learning | 8 weeks | Not stated | Online |
| 13 | Princeton | Undergraduate Certificate Program | Not stated | Not stated | Online |
| 17 | U. of Washington | Certificate in Data Science | Varies | Costs start at $3,825 | Online/ Campus |
| 17 | U. of Washington | Certificate in Machine Learning | Varies | $4,035 | Online |
| 18 | Columbia U. | Certification of Professional Achievement in Data Sciences | 12 months (12 credits) | $24,216 | Both |
| 18 | Columbia | Machine Learning Certificate | 3 months | $320 | Online |
| 18 | edX/ Columbia | Data Science for Executives | 5 weeks (7-10 hours per week) | $312.30 | Online |
| 25 | Cornell | Machine Learning Certificate | 3-5 months | $3,600 | Online |
| 46 | edX/UC San Diego | Data Science | 4 courses (10-15 weeks per course, 8-10 hours of effort per week) | $1,260 | Online |
| 125 | Northwestern | Certificate in Business Analytics for Decision Makers | 1 year | $2,750 | Online |
| 125 | Northwestern | Certificate in Business Analytics | 1 year | $7,980 | Online |
| 125 | Penn State | Online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics | 9 credits | $8,775 | Online |
| 125 | UCI extension | Predictive Analytics Certificate | 9-24 months | $6,625 | Online |
| 175 | Arizona State U. (ASU) | Online Applied Business Data Analytics Undergrad Certificate | 18 total credit hours | $595-$1,153 per credit hour ($10,710-$20,754 total) | Online |
| 175 | Arizona State U. (ASU) | Online Advanced Analytics in Higher Education Graduate Certificate | 15 total credit hours | $595-$1,153 per credit hour ($8,925-$17,295 total) | Online |
| 175 | Ohio U. | Online Certificate in Data Analysis | 1 year | $508 per credit hour (Ohio residents), $527 per credit hour (Non-Ohio residents) | Online |
| 275 | Washington U. in St Louis | Graduate Certificate in Data Mining & Machine Learning | Varies | Not stated | Online |
| 325 | Florida State U. | Certificate in SAS Programming and Data Analysis | Not stated | Not stated | Online |
| 325 | Syracuse U. | CAS in Data Science | 15 credits | Not stated | Online |
Here is a list of certificates from other universities which did not have Top Universities ranking and other education providers such as Coursera.
Table 2b: Certificates in AI, Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related topics
Organizations and Unranked Universities, in alphabetical order
| Univ/Org | Program Name | Length of study | Cost | Online/ Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCS | BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence | Varies | Not stated | Online |
| Bentley U. | Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics | Must be completed within 5 years | Not stated | Campus |
| Brandeis U. | Graduate Certificate in Learning Analytics | 15 credits (18 months) | $1,179 per credit ($17,685 total) | Online |
| Clark U. | Certificate in Business Analytics | 5 courses | $23,125 | Campus |
| Cognixia | Data Science Certification | 30 hours of live training | Online | |
| Coursera | Data Science Specialization | 8 months | Not stated without registering | Online |
| Coursera, offered by Stanford | Machine Learning Certification | 55 hours | Not stated | Online |
| edX/Microsoft | Microsoft Professional Program in Data Science | 10 courses (16-32 hours per course) + final project | $99 per course ($1,089 overall) | Online |
| edX/IBM | Professional Certificate in Deep Learning | 2-4 months (52-104 hours of effort) | $445.50 | Online |
| Great Learning (Collaboration with U. of Texas in Austin) | PG Program - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Varies | $5,500 (pay upfront), $1,000 per month ($7,000 overall) | Online |
| Intellipaat | Data Science Certification Training Course | $193 (self-paced), $348 (online classroom) | Online | |
| Oklahoma State U. | Graduate Certificate in Business Data Mining | 12-18 months | Not stated | Online |
| Simplilearn | Data Science Certification | $1,420 (self-paced), $1,270 (online classroom) | Online | |
| Spring People | Data Science Training | Online (12 hours), Classroom (2 days) | Not stated | Online |
| U. of Arkansas | Business Analytics Certificate | 9 months | $11,700 | Online |
| U. of Delaware | Analytics: Optimizing Big Data Certificate | 3 months, 45 contact hours | $2,895 | Campus |
| U. of New Hampshire | Data Science Certificate | 4 months | $9,600 | Online |
| U. of New Hampshire | Analytics Certificate | 10 weeks | na | Campus |
Related:
- Best Masters in Data Science and Analytics in Europe
- Best Masters in Data Science and Analytics in US/Canada, and
- Best Masters in Data Science and Analytics Online.