Become a Data Scientist in 9 months

Build in-demand data science skills and launch your career.

  • 100% online, nine-month & part-time

  • Project-based curriculum — build your data science portfolio

  • 1-on-1 mentorship, coaching and career services

  • Choose from one of three specialization areas

Students rate our mentors 4.9/5

and our career coaches 4.8/5 for satisfaction

Get job-ready and earn a certificate that proves your skills

  • With an estimated 35% growth of data scientist positions by 2032 according to the BLS, you can break into a massively in-demand field.

  • Propel your career with a recognized certificate from UMass Global, a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts system.

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Take the guesswork out of getting ahead

Online, flexible and fast

Learn on your schedule in less time. No need to put your life on hold.

Project based to turn learning into action

Build skills and put them to work through projects that will kick your learning into motion.

Human support from day one

Get expert 1-on-1 support from a mentor, career coach, and student advisor. They’ll help you meet your goals.

Become a data scientist, boost your earnings

$113,152

Median advertised salary of job postings in Massachusetts with 0-3 years minimum experience required.

Lightcast; October 2022 - September 2023

In this data science bootcamp you will:

  • The six steps of the Data Science Method

  • Problem identification and data wrangling

  • Analysis, modeling, and documentation

Plus, you’ll learn the tools and languages developers use, like:

In just nine months, learn to master big data to solve big business problems and transform your career.

Differentiate yourself through a specialization area

Within the core curriculum, choose from one of three tracks, where you can learn specialized skills to help you stand out from other data scientists.

  • The Generalist Track

    Gain a wide range of skills that will help you land a job in various industries.

  • The Business Insider Track

    Learn how to draw business-focused insights from data and make actionable recommendations that can impact the company you work for.

  • The Advanced Machine Learning Track

    Learn advanced machine learning skills, including how to deploy a model to production.

  • Mastery from your mentor

    Build skills faster with an expert in your corner who will keep you accountable and give you an insider's view.

  • Counsel from your career coach

    Build a search strategy, target the right employers, and refine your resume and interviewing skills.

  • Support from your student advisor

    Your student advisor has your back and will keep you on track to graduation.

  • Collaboration from your community

    You’ve got a built-in community — students who, just like you, are betting big on themselves.

100% online curriculum

Ready to get started?

Apply for the next cohort, and start working towards a new career in less than 9 months.

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