Graduate Certificate in Data Science—Online

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Build data expertise on your time

Earn your online Certificate in Data Science from IU Luddy and gain in-demand skills in areas like data analysis, cloud computing, health data, statistics, and data mining—all on your own schedule. Designed for busy professionals, this 100% online program lets you customize your coursework to match your career goals, with just two semesters required to complete the certificate. Advance your expertise while helping lead the next wave of innovation at the intersection of technology, ethics, and real-world impact.

What you'll learn

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Jasynda Radanovich

Director of Online Education

Contact: luddyonl@iu.edu

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In the online Graduate Certificate in Data Science, you'll gain competitive skills at an accelerated pace in high-demand, data-centered disciplines. The program is designed to help you build practical, career-ready expertise that can be applied right away, making it an ideal choice if you are looking to advance or pivot in your field.

Fast-track your education

After you completing your graduate certificate coursework, you can apply those credits towards the Online M.S. in Data Science program.

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See what it's like to be a Luddy online student and experience real graduate courses through our Luddy Test Drive.

Admission office hours

Ask questions, get tips and review your admission documents live with our Graduate Manager. Every Monday 10:00-11:00am and 2:00-3:00pm.

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Program details

To earn the certificate, you must complete 12 credit hours (four online graduate-level courses) from an approved list. Transfer credits from other graduate or undergraduate programs are not accepted, and all coursework must be completed within two years of starting the program.

To ensure your course selections align with your goals, we encourage you to consult a faculty advisor.

All course requirements are detailed in the Luddy academic bulletin. Be sure to select the version corresponding to the year you began or plan to begin the program.

If you wish to enroll in a course not listed in the bulletin or outside the Luddy School, please contact us for approval in advance.

Application deadlines

Enrollment dateApplication deadline
January 12, 2026November 1, 2025
March 9, 2026February 1, 2026
May 12, 2026February 1, 2026
August 24, 2026June 30, 2026
October 19, 2026October 1, 2026
"It is a fascinating program that gives even unexperienced professionals in the field, but with an interest to learn, an incredible opportunity to become fluent in Data Science. My highest praises."

Pedro HuetOnline Data Science Certificate

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