The Acquiring and Wrangling Data micro-credential requires learners to identify, locate, and acquire high-quality, project-relevant data from various sources, and then clean, transform, and augment it to produce fit-for-purpose datasets that are ready for analysis.

Students who receive the Acquiring and Wrangling Data Micro-Credential will also get credit in Data Acquisition (DATA3404) and Data Wrangling (DATA3405).

In this micro-credential, learners locate and select relevant, high-quality data that meets the requirements and constraints of a project. Learners then extract data from different sources (a database, a website) using the appropriate techniques (SQL, web-scraping, and Application Programming Interface (API).

 

Who is this micro-credential for?

If you are someone with experience and expertise in data management and analytics or have applicable skills and are looking for a credential to pivot efficiently into a new job or sector, this micro-credential is for you!

This micro-credential will give you the experience to perform the following job functions:

• Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Scientist

Recommended experience and preparation:

Micro credentials are assessment-first and build on existing knowledge and experience to suit individual needs and address specific gaps.

Interested? Get in touch with us at study@bowvalleycollege.ca!