Certificate: Elements in Data Science
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EPFL EXTENSION SCHOOL
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January 15, 2026 - April 15, 2026
The EPFL Extension School Certificate in Elements of Data Science is a foundational, industry-relevant program that equips learners with essential Read more skills for working with data across the full data analysis pipeline.
This course focuses on practical data literacy, teaching how to collect, clean, analyze, and communicate data effectively to support decision-making in real-world contexts
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What the Certificate Represents
This certification demonstrates the ability to:
Work with structured data (spreadsheets, datasets)
Clean and organize messy or incomplete data
Perform basic data analysis and visualization
Use the R programming language and Tidyverse tools
Create automated reports using R Markdown
Translate data into clear, actionable insights
The course is designed to build end-to-end understanding, meaning you don’t just analyze data, you understand how it flows from raw input to final decision-making
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Skills Gained
Through this program, you developed:
Data cleaning and preprocessing skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Data visualization techniques (e.g., charts, graphs)
Reporting and storytelling with data
Basic coding skills in R
These are core entry-level data skills that employers expect across many industries.
⚙️ Learning Approach
Fully online and self-paced
Hands-on exercises and practical projects
Real-world datasets and workflows
Final project demonstrating applied skills
The course typically involves around 35 hours of learning and applied work, focusing on doing, not just theory