Boost your resume by tackling real-world projects from global companies.
Earn credits and credentials that will jumpstart your future.
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PLU Credits
PLUS 287 (CRN 10406) & PLUS 288 (CRN 10407)
Course codes for The Global Career Accelerator
Program Dates
May 27 to August 4, 2024
For current PLU undergraduate and non-matriculating students,
the cost of the program is 4 credits of tuition and a $75 program fee.
For PLU alumni, PLU Graduate Students and Community Members,
the cost of the program is $2,480.
Intro to Data Analytics
Data Visualization with Tableau
Utilize Excel to compile and review real-world datasets.
Use Tableau to become a data storyteller.
Analyze data from real-world case studies from Netflix, Spotify and more.
Design visualizations in Tableau that showcase data sets in an easily understandable way.
Receive an Excel Specialist certification and badge for your LinkedIn.
Receive a Tableau Specialist certification and badge for your LinkedIn.
Intercultural Competency Skills
Earn Badges Upon Completion
Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
Develop listening skills that manage bias.
Receive an Intercultural Skills Badge for LinkedIn.
Brand Project Spotlight
You'll dive headfirst into a compelling Data Analysis project with Intel's Sustainability team:
Apply professional data analysis and visualization techniques in a real-world context.
Navigate intricate sustainability-related business problems.
Craft insightful, data-driven recommendations.
Sports Analyst
Journalist
Business
Strategist
Social Media Specialist
Healthcare
Consultant
Financial Analyst
Data skills are formore than juststatistics majors.
Work with professionals committed to your success.
HEAD OF LIVE EXPERIENCE
HEAD OF DATA ANALYTICS
Dr. Robert Alvarez
Dr. Lauren Crider
Data scientist at Intel and NASA and former professor at Santa Clara University, Robert will be your expert guide into the world of data analytics. He’s devoted his professional life to studying and using data to champion holistic changes in a wide array of fields.
Doctor of Mathematics who conducted research at MIT and passionate educator, Lauren currently works as an analyst and product data scientist at a rad startup. She inspires students of all backgrounds to love working with data - even if they don’t love math as much as she does.
Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.
Community
Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.
HelpHub
Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.
Add projects like these to your portfolio.
Check out past projects created by alumni of the Data Analytics Track.
Get real-world experience this summer.
No commitment today — saving your spot now allows you to apply and enroll later.
“The Global Career Accelerator has been an amazing program. I got my current position because of my time in the Data Analytics Track. Working with Tableau was a really cool way to bring the creative world and data world together.”
Mackenzie R.
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies Alumna of the Data Analytics Track
The Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in developing online experiences that empower universities to prepare students for high-growth careers in the digital economy.
This program is offered through Pacific Lutheran University.
Contact PLU Global Career Accelerator Team at (253) 753-2153.
"Having the skills to work with data has opened up so many opportunities for me.I want to share my knowledge and passion about working with real data, critical thinking, and problem solving. You'll get the skills to launch your career."
