Data Analytics Engineering
Master statistical analysis, visualization, and predictive modeling.
A data analytics certificate you can complete in as little as 8 months, 100% online and fully asynchronous. Four courses, sixteen credits, and the statistics, Python, visualization, and machine learning skills to turn data into insight, with the door still open to a master's degree.
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering
from Northeastern University
Data is transforming how industries solve problems, optimize systems, and make decisions. The professionals who can clean it, analyze it, and explain what it means are the ones organizations build around.
The Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering, from Northeastern's College of Engineering, combines statistical analysis, data visualization, data management, and machine learning with real-world applications in engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond. No course prerequisites. Python experience is recommended, not required.
Four courses and sixteen credits in as little as eight months. Same College of Engineering faculty and curriculum as the MS in Data Analytics Engineering, at a fraction of the time and cost.
The certificate stacks directly into the MS in Data Analytics Engineering, and into three other Northeastern Online master's degrees. Continue into the MSDAE, and you arrive with a credential already in hand and half the degree complete.
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No reference to "online" anywhere on your certificate or transcript.
The $5,250 total tuition is intentionally aligned with the IRS Section 127 limit for employer-provided education assistance. For many professionals, that means this credential can cost nothing out of pocket. Employer reimbursement toolkit →
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Federal financial aid is not available for this certificate program. Employer reimbursement, military benefits, and payment plans may apply. Payment plans available through Northeastern Student Financial Services.
At $5,250 total, this certificate aligns with most employer reimbursement programs. Employer reimbursement toolkit →
Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and 16 credits apply toward the Online MS in Data Analytics Engineering, about 29% off the total cost of the master's. See Stack Track →
A Data Analytics Engineering Certificate in 8 Months.
A graduate degree is a multi-year commitment. A certificate builds real skills at a fraction of the time and cost, without sacrificing the academic credibility of a globally respected research university. Built to fit into a working professional's job, budget, and life, not the other way around. No course prerequisites.
A credential employers recognize.
This certificate carries the reputation of Northeastern University's College of Engineering, ranked in the Top 40 by U.S. News & World Report, 2026. You walk away with an official Northeastern University certificate and transcript notation, the same documentation the institution issues for all of its graduate credentials. Same faculty. Same standard.
Tuition aligned with employer reimbursement.
The $5,250 total isn't an accident. It matches the IRS Section 127 limit for tax-free employer-provided education assistance, meaning many students complete the certificate without paying anything out of pocket. Employer reimbursement toolkit →
Every credit carries forward.
Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and all 16 credits stack into the MS in Data Analytics Engineering. Credits also stack into three other Northeastern Online master's degrees. Continue, and you arrive already halfway through the MSDAE.
Skills Employers Are Hiring for
in Data Analytics.
From statistics and data wrangling to machine learning, every skill in this certificate ties to the work data teams are hiring for right now.
Statistical Analysis
Apply foundational statistical methods and computational techniques to clean, wrangle, and analyze complex data sets.
Python & Visualization
Use Python and modern visualization tools to communicate insights across engineering and business contexts.
Data Management
Work with relational and NoSQL databases, data governance, and warehousing to keep analytics on solid ground.
Machine Learning & Data Mining
Implement algorithms for classification, prediction, clustering, and pattern discovery.
Applied Problem Solving
Translate analytical findings into solutions for industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and operations.
Data Analytics Engineering Curriculum.
Four Courses, All Required.
The certificate is built on the four core courses of the MS in Data Analytics Engineering, so every credit you earn here is a credit toward the master's.
For the full degree curriculum, including electives in deep learning, NLP, and generative AI, see the MS in Data Analytics Engineering curriculum →
Your Path to a Master's
Degree.
Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and your credits apply directly toward the Online MS in Data Analytics Engineering, Online MS in Business Analytics, Online MS in Engineering Management, or Online MBA. You don't have to decide now. Earn the certificate, then continue on your timeline.
Stack into the Online MS in Data Analytics Engineering
A 32-credit graduate degree from Northeastern's College of Engineering. The certificate's four courses are the degree's core, so all 16 credits carry forward.
Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and 16 credits apply, leaving 16 credits to complete the master's.
Explore the Online MS in Data Analytics Engineering →Savings estimated from published per-credit tuition and may change. Stacking requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses. Subject to admission to the master's program.
Stack into the Online MS in Business Analytics
A graduate degree from D'Amore-McKim School of Business that pairs analytics with business strategy.
Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and 12 credits apply, leaving 18 credits to complete the master's.
Explore the Online MS in Business Analytics →Savings estimated from published per-credit tuition and may change. Stacking requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses. Subject to admission to the master's program.
Stack into the Online MS in Engineering Management
A 32-credit graduate degree from Northeastern's College of Engineering for anyone ready to lead at the intersection of engineering and management.
Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and 12 credits apply, leaving 20 credits to complete the master's.
Explore the Online MS in Engineering Management →Savings estimated from published per-credit tuition and may change. Stacking requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses. Subject to admission to the master's program.
Stack into the Online MBA
The AACSB-accredited Online MBA from Northeastern's D'Amore-McKim School of Business, built for professionals moving toward senior leadership.
Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and 12 credits apply, leaving 38 credits to complete the master's.
Note: The Online MBA accepts up to 12 stackable certificate credits.
Explore the Online MBA →Savings estimated from published per-credit tuition and may change. Stacking requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses. Subject to admission to the master's program.
Earn the certificate. Stack into a degree on your timeline.
Stack Track is the bridge between certificate and degree across Northeastern Online. See how it works, which master's programs are eligible, and the grades you need to qualify.
Why Northeastern Online?
Here's What Makes It Different.
Apply to the Online Graduate Certificate
in Data Analytics Engineering.
The Fast App is the streamlined admissions path for Northeastern Online certificate programs. No GRE, no essays, no application fee. All you need is a bachelor's degree from a U.S. accredited institution, in any field.
Fast App deadline extended. Submit by to start Spring 2027.
There are no prerequisites beyond a bachelor's degree, but familiarity with Python, probability, and linear algebra will help. College of Engineering faculty selected three Coursera courses to build that foundation:
Crash Course on Python →
Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science →
Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning and Data Science →
Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes. Your certificate and transcript come directly from Northeastern University. No "online" designation appears on either document.
Yes. This is a Northeastern University graduate credential, not a Coursera, edX, or other platform certificate. Same College of Engineering, same faculty, same standards as any graduate certificate Northeastern issues.
Yes. Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and all 16 credits stack into the Online MS in Data Analytics Engineering. Credits also stack into the Online MS in Business Analytics, the Online MS in Engineering Management, and the Online MBA (12 credits each). See Stack Track →
No. This program does not accept transfer credits. All credits must be earned through Northeastern University coursework taken as part of the certificate.
Note that this is separate from stacking. Credits you earn in the certificate do carry forward into the Online MS in Data Analytics Engineering, but credits earned elsewhere cannot be applied toward the certificate itself.
No. Federal financial aid does not apply to this certificate. Employer tuition reimbursement, military education benefits, and payment plans are available. Sign up for a payment plan at Northeastern Student Financial Services.
The $5,250 total aligns with common employer reimbursement limits. Employer reimbursement toolkit →
No. The certificate uses the Fast App pathway, which requires no GRE, no GMAT, no essays, and no application fee.
As little as 8 months taking two courses per term, or up to 16 months at one course per term. The program is fully asynchronous, and you can pause between terms without penalty.
No course prerequisites are required beyond a bachelor's degree. Python experience is recommended, along with familiarity with probability and linear algebra. College of Engineering faculty selected three Coursera prep courses if you'd like to build that foundation first: see the Admissions section above.
The certificate is the MSDAE's four core courses: 16 credits, about 8 months, $5,250, with no full-degree commitment required. The MS in Data Analytics Engineering is the full 32-credit degree, adding electives on top of that core. Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your certificate courses and all 16 credits stack into the MSDAE, so the certificate can serve as a lower-commitment first step.
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