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THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR

Coding for Data Track

Whether you're just starting to believe that data runs this world (it does!), or you want to kickstart your future career as a data analyst, dive into a hands-on experience learning SQL and Python, guided by pros.

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Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

An investment in you

Spring Session Dates

Transparent Costs

January 6 to April 26

6 credits

of your WMU tuition

Course code for the Global Career Accelerator

+ $2,000 program fee

Computer Science & Engineering:  CS 4120

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator

Get 5 certifications and verified skills for your resume

Unlock access to an exclusive career network

The program may be financial aid eligible. Program cost is billed to your student account.

Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies

Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals

Data Wrangling with SQL

Intro to Python for Data

Kickstart your career by learning the #1 data wrangling language: SQL

Learn the technical skills necessary to succeed in a high-potential career.

Write queries to sort, filter and group data—and learn how to debug errors.

Learn about industry-standard Python libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.

Receive a SQL Specialist certification and badge for your LinkedIn.

Receive a Python Specialist certification for your resume and badge for your LinkedIn.

Intercultural Competency Skills

Earn Badges Upon Completion

Python Specialist Badge
Intercultural Skills Badge
SQL Specialist Badge

Build your emotional intelligence skillset.

Develop listening skills that manage bias.

Receive an Intercultural Skills Badge for LinkedIn.

Brand Project Spotlight

You'll engage in a riveting Data Analysis project with The Recording Academy:

  • Employ professional data analysis and visualization techniques, focusing on Grammy.com's content and audience strategy.
  • Utilize actual data sets and real-life business context for your investigation.
  • Delve into, scrutinize, and professionally present your findings.

SQL and Python skills are for more than computerscience majors.

Business

Intelligence Analyst

Product

Manager

Machine
Learning Engineer

Industrial
Engineer

Supply Chain

Manager

Researcher

Work with professionals
committed 
to your success.

HEAD OF CODING FOR DATA

HEAD OF LIVE EXPERIENCE

Dr. Robert Alvarez

Dr. Lauren Crider

Data scientist at Intel and NASA and former professor at Santa Clara University, Robert will be your expert guide into the world of data analytics. He’s devoted his professional life to studying and using data to champion holistic changes in a wide array of fields.

Doctor of Mathematics who conducted research at MIT and passionate educator, Lauren currently works as an analyst and product data scientist at a rad startup. She inspires students of all backgrounds to love working with data - even if they don’t love math as much as she does.

You’ll be supported every step of the way.

Teaching Team

Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.

Community

Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.

HelpHub

Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.

Spring registration is now open.

Earn credit while building in-demand skills, credentials, and real-work experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The WMU Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in developing online experiences that empower universities to prepare students for high-growth careers in the digital economy.

The program is offered through Western Michigan University.

Contact the WMU Global Career Accelerator Team at (928)-569-5691.

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