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Fundamentals of Data Science Certificate Online: Careers

Start your Career in Data Science with our (Fundamentals) Certificate

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Interdisciplinary Curriculum

A growing number of companies around the world rely on data-driven insights to drive innovation, optimize their performance and improve their decision-making. Join the Lebanese American University’s Online Data Science (Fundamentals) Certificate and develop the basic practical skills you need to mine, analyze and visualize business-critical data.

  • We’ve designed this Fundamentals Certificate program to help you start your career in data science or move into this rapidly growing field.
  • You can complete this online program part-time around your other responsibilities in as little as six months.
  • You’ll learn to program in Python and R, visualize information, and make informed decisions based on data.
  • This course will help you develop skills employers across all sectors look for, preparing you for a variety of roles, such as Data Analyst, Junior Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Junior Quantitative Analyst, and Data Science Intern.

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Pursue Rewarding Careers – Entry-Level Salaries

Business Intelligence Analyst $66,244 per year1

Junior Data Scientist $65,052 per year2

Data Analyst $65,491 per year3

Junior Quantitative Analyst $63,929 per year4

Career Opportunities in Data Science

As data science is the second-highest priority for today’s businesses after cloud computing, opportunities in this growing field are booming. This quality Certificate program will enable you to enter the diverse world of data science and take on an important role helping businesses to analyze, visualize, and act on data.

  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of data science is expected to grow much faster than other occupations over the ten-year period from 2023 to 2033.5
  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 36% increase in jobs in data science during this time.3
  • The average entry-level data analyst salary in the US is $65,491.3

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply programming skills in Python and R to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data for data-driven decision-making.
  • Evaluate statistical methods and ethical considerations to ensure responsible data handling and analysis.
  • Create compelling data visualizations and reports to effectively communicate insights to diverse audiences.

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Visualization
  • Programming

Career Support

Career Services

Lebanese American University offers online resources to help students broaden their career choices and understand the value of their education in relation to employment.

Alumni Network

Become part of a community of +50,000 alumni from across the globe.

Resume and Cover Letter Development

We help you navigate the process of developing a resume and cover letter so you’re ready to pursue in-demand positions.

One-on-One Support

We guide each student based on their individual goals and strengths through a tailored curriculum and personalized attention.

Sources

  1. Talent.com. Retrieved July 14, 2025, from https://www.talent.com/salary?job=business+intelligence+analyst
  2. Indeed. Average entry-level data scientist salary in the US. Retrieved July 14, 2025, from https://www.indeed.com/career/entry-level-data-scientist/salaries
  3. Average entry-level data analyst salary in the US. LinkedIn article by Refonte Learning, Published May 1, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-analytics-salary-insights-what-expect-entry-level-0cfrf/
  4. Indeed. Estimated average annual salary for Junior Quantitative Analysts in the US. Retrieved July 14, 2025, https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Cerberus-Capital-Management/salaries/Junior-Quantitative-Analyst
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook: Data Scientists. Retrieved July 11, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm