UC Irvine Continuing Education: The Data Analytics Boot Camp
Learn data analytics at UCI Continuing Education
Global Network: Gain access to a network of 250+ employers looking to hire.
Student Success: Stay on track with 24/7 on-demand academic support.
Career Support: Access free professional resources throughout your career.
Respected Credentials: Earn a Certificate of Completion from a recognized university.
Duration
24 weeks
Time to complete, part-time
Pacing
9 hours per week
Live instruction
The support you need to transform your career.
Pursuing a data analytics boot camp is a big step, no matter where you are in your professional journey. Our program is designed to not only equip you with the fundamental tools and skills you need to accelerate your career, but to also provide you with unparalleled support and resources before, during, and after your boot camp.
- Structured flexibility: Our program is designed to give you the flexibility you need to balance your work-life schedule while providing the structure and support you need to achieve your career goals
- Innovative instruction: Our online data course includes live interactive virtual classes led by skilled instructors
- Real-world projects: Our industry-driven curriculum teaches you the most in-demand skills through real-world examples. Everything you will learn is immediately applicable to a professional environment
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What our learners are saying
"I chose to attend because I wanted to tell stories with data. I find data to be extremely interesting and versatile, with enormous potential. The boot camp has altered my life completely. I'm now going to be making more than double what I make at my current job, so the experience has essentially paid for itself."
Pablo M.
The Data Analytics Boot Camp at UCI Continuing Education alum
"I needed a relevant skill I could learn in order for me to start a stable career. At first, the camp was a little overwhelming due to my lack of programming knowledge, but I'm very grateful that I went through with it because I now have a solid foundation that has allowed me to get hired for my first job in my new career."
Alec C.
The Data Analytics Boot Camp at UCI Continuing Education alum
"I chose it because I see how data is driving the future and I want to be a part of this revolution. It has impacted my life so positively. There's still so much to learn but it's giving me purpose and discipline."
Sina S.
The Data Analytics Boot Camp at UCI Continuing Education alum
Meaningful outcomes.
Use big data to solve big problems.
More than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day — much of which can be used to translate information into global insights, predict future trends, and help organizations make better decisions.
Data is a fast-growing field.
Data analytics is one of the fastest-growing fields in today’s economy, with jobs projected to grow by 31% through 2030.Footnote 1
Additionally, data analyst is one of Glassdoor’s Top 50 Jobs in America.Footnote 2
Further your career.
Our Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you learn in your program to advance your career by assisting you in developing a strong portfolio, a polished resume, and sharp interview skills. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.
Innovative curriculum. In-demand skills.
The Data Analytics Boot Camp at UCI Continuing Education is a student-first online experience that combines collaborative, hands-on training with real-world data sets to provide you with the tools to collect, analyze, and visualize big data — and to make your next career move. From Excel to Python, our curriculum is delivered via high-quality coursework and live, online classes. Instructors are fully vetted by the university and offer 1-on-1 guidance to learners throughout the program.
Personalized Project Tracks
Due to the vast nature of the data analytics field, a portion of your learning experience will be tailored to the career path you want to pursue. Choose from finance, healthcare, or a custom direction, and work with a small team to design your final project based on your industry of interest — and the problems you want to solve.
Request more infoOur Boot Camp Learners Are in Demand
Our employer-competitive learners have received job offers from thousands of global organizations. As you take the next steps in your career, you’ll have exclusive access to job referrals from our network of 250+ partners.
Invest in your career. Explore financial options.
The Data Analytics Boot Camp fee: $13995
Interest-free payment plan
Pay an initial deposit and split the rest of your tuition into monthly installments with no interest.
A powerful educational partnership
About UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education
The University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education provides open enrollment learning opportunities, serving adult students online, at the UCI campus, and at employer sites nationally and worldwide. Since 1962, the UCI Division of Continuing Education has offered open enrollment learning opportunities to the Orange County community, providing open access to the resources of the university, through certificate and specialized studies programs and free, open educational resources. Connect with UCI Division of Continuing Education on the institution’s social media channels.
This program is offered through the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education in partnership with Trilogy Education Services, a 2U, Inc. brand.
Frequently asked questions
edX data analytics boot camps include courses on specialized topics, such as Microsoft Excel, Python data analytics, database organization, web visualization, and machine learning.
In a data analytics boot camp, you will learn the in-demand skills employers search for in capable candidates. edX boot camps feature fast-paced online learning, flexible scheduling options, and tuition prices lower than traditional alternatives.
You do not need advanced coding skills to excel in your data analytics career. However, you will need to become proficient in analytics software, data visualization software, and data management programs to perform daily tasks — all of which you will learn to use during the boot camp.
Data analysts should have a strong foundational knowledge of statistics and probability, calculus, and discrete mathematics. However, it is unlikely that you will need much familiarity with more complex mathematical disciplines.
In basic terms, data analysts collect, interpret, organize, and communicate existing data. Data scientists use code to develop new methods and algorithms for data capture and analysis.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall median annual salary for operations research analysts in 2022 was $85,720 per year.Footnote 3 But, remember: Factors such as location and experience level may impact your data analytics salary.
Boot camp tuition varies across each program and depends on your chosen length of study. edX boot camps offer funding options for you to choose from, including an interest-free payment plan. Ask your admissions representative for tuition and funding option details.
Yes! A number of our university partners are offering a 20% on data boot camps discount to verified active military service members, reservists and veterans. Learn more on this page dedicated to military learners.
