Develop Your Eye for Data with Sheridan's Applied Data Analytics Graduate Certificate

A grad certificate in analytics and visualization can help you prepare for our new, data-rich world.

Sheridan College offers a new post-graduate certificate program in Applied Data Analytics and Visualization. Our modern world is driven by data, and it's analytics and visualization experts who understand data best!

What's covered in Applied Data Analytics and Visualization?

As a data analytics post-grad student at Sheridan, you'll learn how to gather and interpret data to get valuable insights and make smart strategic decisions. You'll develop your skills in storytelling through data, by visualizing your findings for non-expert audiences, and you'll gain experience with AI-powered analytics tools to identify patterns and predict trends.

You'll develop your skills in statistical analysis, decision making, project management, AI and machine learning, and more.

Throughout the program, your focus will be on applying your learning to real-world use cases. The program offers an optional co-op placement to take your education directly to businesses and organizations who will benefit from your expertise.

What tools are used in the applied data analytics program?

By the time you graduate from Applied Data Analytics and Visualization, you'll be experienced with tools like:

• Power BI
• Tableau
• Python
• R and SQL
• Azure
• Amazon Web Services
• Google Cloud, and more

Job titles for data analytics professionals

Wondering where a post-grad certificate in applied data analytics can take you? Here's just a handful of potential job titles you can pursue after graduation:

• Business intelligence analyst
• Data analyst
• Data visualization specialist
• Data translator
• Data support specialist

Data professionals work across industries, in areas like healthcare, marketing, finance, logistics, tech, and more.

3 data analytics pathways to choose from

Sheridan offers three pathways for this program, to ensure you develop your skills on a timetable that works best for you.

• Two semesters: Core subject-matter content, with a focus on getting you into the workforce quickly
• Three semesters: Includes a co-op placement so you can experience working with business data first-hand
• Four semesters: Best choice for international students. Covers Canadian business practices and structures, includes a co-op or workplace simulation learning experience, and allows graduates to pursue a post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

Who's eligibile to apply for data analytics at Sheridan?

Normally, students require a post-secondary diploma, advanced diploma, or degree in business, applied computing, information technology, computer science, or equivalent fields — see full list on the Sheridan site.

However, applicants with demonstrated competence earned through education and/or work experience may also be selected, based on academic achievement and relevant work experience, as determined by Sheridan staff.

So, if you're interested in a career in data analytics, why not apply? Even if you don't meet the criteria, your application will be reviewed, and Sheridan may suggest other, related programs that might be a better fit.

International students should follow Sheridan's application procedures. You can book an online appointment to get help from a recruitment specialist and work through the application together!

Applications are open to start in May 2026, September 2026, and beyond. Continue your journey and master data analytics and visualization with a little help from Sheridan.