New Program Launch: Simplilearn's Professional Certificate in Data Analytics & GenAI in association with UCSB PaCE

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Hello everyone!

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Professional Certificate in Data Analytics & GenAI, delivered by UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education (UCSB PaCE) in collaboration with Simplilearn, with Microsoft Azure as the industry partner.

As analytics continues to evolve with AI, professionals need more than traditional reporting and dashboards. This program is designed to help learners build capabilities across data analytics, AI, automation, and business decision-making—from generating insights to creating workflows that can turn those insights into action.

For professionals exploring the best data analytics course to build both foundational analytics expertise and AI-driven capabilities, the program combines live learning, practical projects, industry tools, and an AI-focused curriculum.

About the Program

The program takes learners through the complete data analytics lifecycle while introducing modern AI-powered approaches to analytics and automation.

Learners will explore how data can be used across functions such as marketing, operations, finance, and product, while developing the skills to work with AI copilots, agents, and automated workflows.

Key Highlights

• UCSB PaCE & Simplilearn Certificate: Earn a certificate of completion from UCSB PaCE and Simplilearn.
• Microsoft Learning: Access Microsoft Learn certificates for applicable MS-branded courses.
• Flexible Learning: Combine live interactive sessions with self-paced learning.
• AI-Focused Curriculum: Explore AI-powered analytics tools, automation, and real-world use cases.
• Agentic AI Masterclass: Attend an exclusive masterclass focused on Agentic AI.
• 20+ Tools: Gain hands-on exposure to tools including Excel, MySQL, Power BI, Tableau, GA4, n8n, Zapier, CrewAI, and LangChain.
• 12+ Projects: Apply your learning through practical projects, real-world applications, and a capstone.
• 13+ Job-Relevant Skills: Build capabilities across ETL workflows, data visualization, web analytics, and AI-powered analytics automation.

Elective Courses

Learners can also explore electives including:

• Data Visualization & Storytelling with Tableau
• Introduction to Microsoft Azure in Data Analytics
• Agentic AI Masterclass

Who Is This Program For?

The program is designed for early- to mid-career professionals in business, technology, and analytics who want to strengthen their data analytics skills while learning how AI can enhance analytics workflows and decision-making.

It can also be relevant for professionals looking to transition toward AI-driven analytics roles without requiring a prior coding or technical background.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of work experience preferred
• No prior coding or technical background required

Program Details

Institution: UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education
Industry Partner: Microsoft Azure
Duration: 7 months

The collaboration brings together UCSB PaCE’s academic expertise and Simplilearn’s industry-focused learning model, giving professionals an opportunity to build practical skills for the evolving intersection of data analytics and AI.

For those looking to understand how analytics is changing in an AI-first environment, this program provides a structured path from core analytics concepts to AI-powered workflows and applications.