UCLA Extension
UCLA Extension

1145 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, California, USA

University Certificate - Data Science

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

Today’s data scientist is a business-savvy, data-driven problem solver with the insights to ask the right questions and the skills to find the correct answers. The role is part art and part science, requiring big data management, programming, statistics, and machine learning for extracting, analyzing, and communicating findings.

The UCLA Extension Certificate in Data Science is offered in two program formats: standard and intensive. Both offer the foundational knowledge necessary for a career as a data scientist, data analyst, or business analyst.

This program is perfect for:

  • Multidisciplinary professionals seeking to learn or enhance data analytics skills
  • Aspiring data scientists looking to build skills in data management, visualization, and programming
  • Technologists and software developers interested in a career shift to data analytics

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

63%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Program Intakes

Open date

July 22, 2025

Submission deadline

May 15, 2026

Open date

April 29, 2026

Submission deadline

August 15, 2026

Open date

May 15, 2026

Submission deadline

November 15, 2026

Open date

July 22, 2026

Submission deadline

February 15, 2027

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

6 month university certificate

Program Length

$21000 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$12175 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Estimated Program Textbooks/Materials Fee: $600
Certificate Candidacy Fee: $200