Postgraduate Certificate – Predictive Data Analytics (B021)

The Predictive Data Analytics (B021) two-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program at St. Clair College trains students to analyze historical and real-time data to forecast business trends, optimize decisions, and discover actionable patterns:

• Core Technical Skillsets: Focuses on large-scale data manipulation, curation, encoding, and cloud/database storage. Hands-on coursework covers Python programming, machine learning, AI fundamentals, exploratory data analysis, and advanced statistics.

• Business & Decision Intelligence: Teaches students to communicate data insights through storytelling, data visualization tools, business analytics, and IT service management frameworks.

• Hardware Requirements: Students must have a 64-bit Intel i5/i7 (or AMD equivalent) laptop with at least 8 GB RAM (16 GB preferred), 1 TB storage, and USB 3.0 capability.

• Career Pathways: Prepares graduates for roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Marketing Data Assistant, Financial Risk Analyst, or Operations Support Analyst across public and private sectors.

Academic Background: Post-secondary diploma, advanced diploma, degree, or equivalent in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering (or a relevant combination of work and academic background).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma / Graduate Certificate: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.