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Data Analytics & AI Certificate

  • VA-approved, facility code 25112332
  • 210 hours
  • NYC or self-paced
  • $6,995

Gain practical skills in analyzing datasets, building predictive models, and creating AI-powered applications using Python and industry-leading tools.

Approved for VA education benefits under Noble Desktop, VA facility code 25112332. Verify in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool.

Student project work from the Data Analytics & AI Certificate curriculum
Student project work

This program includes

  • 210 hours of live training. Project-based, in person at 185 Madison Avenue with an instructor in the room.
  • 11 courses in the program. Scheduled classes, not recorded lectures; labs marked (Self-Paced) below run on your own time.
  • 1-on-1 mentoring. Time with an instructor outside of class, scheduled around your commitments.
  • Free retake within one year. Repeat any class in the program at no cost.
  • Class recordings. Available for 30 days after each class, so a missed session is recoverable.
  • A verified certificate. Noble Desktop is licensed by the New York State Education Department.
  • A VA certifying official. One of our School Certifying Officials submits your enrollment certification to VA so you are not chasing it.
  • Interest-free payment plans. If your benefit leaves a balance: a pay-as-you-go installment plan, or Climb Credit. 0% interest, no fees.
  • Job-search support. Portfolio review, resume, and interview preparation with an instructor. Support, not a placement promise.

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Master the concepts and skills outlined in the program, or your tuition is refunded. It applies to every course here. See the full terms on nobledesktop.com/benefits.

Program overview

Develop expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence through comprehensive training in Excel, Python, SQL, and Tableau. This program covers essential skills in data visualization, database querying, machine learning algorithms, and AI-powered app development. By completing hands-on projects, you'll build a professional portfolio that demonstrates your proficiency in high-demand analytical techniques.

  • Excel & Tableau Mastery:: Learn to analyze and present data with advanced functions, Pivot Tables, and dynamic dashboards.
  • Python for Data & Automation:: Use Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib for data manipulation, visualization, and automated tasks.
  • Machine Learning Techniques:: Implement predictive models, NLP systems, and recommendation engines with Python’s scikit-learn and PyTorch.
  • AI Web Application Development:: Build interactive AI-driven web apps using Flask integrated with OpenAI's API.

Projects you build

Work you produce in this program, the same examples shown on nobledesktop.com. Coursework you keep, not client work we place for you.

Student project

Create animated bar chart race with Python's bar-chart-race library

heat maps

heat maps

Learn to customize your visualizations with vibrant color schemes

double line graph

double line graph

Learn to overlay and compare trends in your data

gold prices

gold prices

Learn to graph commodity prices and other kinds of timeseries data

2 graphs

2 graphs

Learn to take cross-sections of your data and find patterns

3D stats model

3D stats model

Learn how to create impressive data visualizations

Courses in this program

11 courses, 210 hours total. Scheduled, in-person classes, plus self-paced lab time.

  1. Excel for Data Analytics18 hrs
  2. Data Analytics Foundations12 hrs
  3. Tableau Bootcamp12 hrs
  4. SQL Bootcamp18 hrs
  5. Python for Data Science Bootcamp30 hrs
  6. Python Machine Learning Bootcamp30 hrs
  7. Python Data Visualization & Interactive Dashboards24 hrs
  8. Python for Automation6 hrs
  9. Python Machine Learning Advanced30 hrs
  10. Python for AI: Create AI Apps with Flask & OpenAI30 hrs
  11. Data Science Capstone Projects (Self-Paced)18 hrs

Self-paced online option

Learn online at your own pace with video training and live support from our instructors. If you purchase the self-paced option, you can attend the live course for free within one year.

Ask before you enrol either way: VA treats an exclusively-online program differently from one that meets in person, and that affects what it pays. One of our School Certifying Officials will walk you through it.

Schedule and enrollment

Length
210 hours
Full tuition
$6,995
Format
In person, 185 Madison Ave
VA benefits
Chapters 33, 31, 35, 30
  • Free retake within a year
  • Class recordings for 30 days
  • 1-on-1 mentoring included
  • Interest-free payment plans
  • Certification handled by our SCO

All sessions meet in person at 185 Madison Avenue, and dates and times are Eastern. Pick a date to prefill your enrollment, or ask us to help you choose. Nothing is submitted to VA and nothing is binding until you decide.

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Tuition and your VA benefits

Tuition
$6,995 for 210 hours of instruction. What VA pays depends on your chapter, entitlement percentage, and remaining entitlement.
Housing allowance
For Chapter 33, VA sets a monthly housing allowance using the school's ZIP code, your entitlement percentage and your rate of pursuit. A rate of pursuit above 50% is required for any allowance at all. We do not see what VA pays you, so check your own rate with VA.
If there is a balance
Veterans at 90% entitlement or less, and most Chapter 35 and Chapter 30 students, will have something left to pay. One of our School Certifying Officials will go through that number with you before you enroll. Interest-free payment plans with no fees are available on this program.

How class runs

Every VA-approved program here meets in person at 185 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, with an instructor in the room rather than a recorded lecture. Classes are small, you work on your own machine, and you can ask a question and get an answer in the moment.

  • In person in NYC. 185 Madison Avenue, near Madison Square Park, on the 4/6, N/R/W, F/M and PATH.
  • Recordings if you miss one. Available for 30 days after each session, so a missed class is recoverable.
  • Retake free within a year. Sit any class in the program again at no cost, for any reason.
  • An SCO handles the VA side. One of our School Certifying Officials submits your enrollment certification so you are not chasing it.

Expert instructors

The instructors who teach this program at Noble Desktop. You learn from working practitioners, in the room.

  • Brian McClain
    Program Director & Senior Instructor
  • Mourad Kattan
    Program Director & Instructor
  • Garfield Stinvil
    Senior Instructor
  • Colin Jaffe
    Instructor
  • Kash Sudhakar
    Instructor
  • Jerron Smith
    Program Director & Senior Instructor

What you will learn

  • Analyze and visualize datasets using Excel, Tableau, and Python libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly
  • Write SQL queries to filter, join, and summarize data across multiple tables using PostgreSQL
  • Build and evaluate machine learning models with scikit-learn, including regression, classification, and ensemble methods
  • Develop interactive dashboards and visual narratives using Dash and Tableau for clear data communication
  • Create AI-driven web applications with Flask and OpenAI APIs, integrating features like chat assistants and image-based item recognition
  • Automate web scraping and data processing tasks in Python using libraries like Beautiful Soup and Requests

Skills covered

The tools and technologies this program teaches.

  • Excel
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Tableau
  • Data Analytics Principles
  • Machine Learning
  • Matplotlib
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Data Analytics Portfolio

Your certificate

Finish the program and you receive a verified certificate from Noble Desktop, which is licensed by the New York State Education Department. It states the program and the hours completed. It is a school credential, not a state licence or an industry certification, and we do not claim it is one.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my GI Bill® for this program?
Yes. This program is approved for the training of veterans and eligible dependents under Noble Desktop, VA facility code 25112332. You do not have to take our word for it: look us up in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool. Approval means the program met the standards of the State Approving Agency and VA. It is not an endorsement of Noble Desktop by either one.
Will my benefits cover the whole cost?
It depends on your benefit chapter, your entitlement percentage, and how much entitlement you have left. Chapter 33 at 100% typically covers tuition and fees for an approved program. Chapter 35 and Chapter 30 pay a fixed monthly amount and often will not cover a full program by themselves. One of our School Certifying Officials will go through the expected balance with you before you enroll.
Is this program online or in person?
In person, at 185 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Whether a program is in person or online is one of the things VA weighs when it sets a housing allowance, so ask VA what that means for you. If you need a fully online option, our partner school VDCI holds its own VA approval; see veterans.vdci.edu.
How do I enroll using my benefits?
Start your enrollment on this site, choose a start date, and upload your Certificate of Eligibility if you have it. One of our School Certifying Officials will be in touch to confirm the details and collect anything else we need, then we register you and submit your certification to VA.
What if I have used part of my benefit already?
That is common and it is fine. Tell us roughly how much entitlement you have left and we will tell you what it covers here and what would remain. For an exact figure, VA is the authority: call the GI Bill hotline at 888-442-4551.

If you are weighing two of them, call and we will talk it through against your entitlement and your timeline. Every approved program is on the main hub, filterable by track.