Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence - Micro-Credential
Computer Science
A course by
Media Design School
A part-time, online, NZQA Level 8 micro-credential introducing working professionals to Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, including business applications and ethical and cultural considerations.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 8 weeks
This course requires 12 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Apply data analytics for decision making
Understand how data and analytics drive decision making in organisations.
Understand artificial intelligence systems
Identify different types, systems, and frameworks used in Artificial Intelligence.
Navigate ethical considerations in AI and analytics
Investigate ethical, privacy, and cultural issues, with specific attention to Māori and Pacific contexts and values.
What You're Signing Up For
This NZQA-accredited Level 8 micro-credential is designed for professionals, leaders, and managers wanting to learn how Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence can transform organisations. Participants will explore data science processes, data ingestion, cleansing and transformation, and analyse how data analytics informs business decisions. The course also covers various types of artificial intelligence, basic knowledge representation, and problem solving. Ethical, privacy, and cultural issues—including Māori and Pacific perspectives—are integrated to ensure participants can approach AI and analytics in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.
Course Content
- Introduction to Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Data science processes
- Data ingestion, cleansing, and transformation
- Knowledge representation and problem-solving techniques
- Analysis of data sets for business decision making
- Application of machine learning and AI algorithms
- Types, systems, and frameworks for AI
- Ethical, privacy, and cultural issues in AI and analytics
- Mātauranga and Kaupapa Māori perspectives
- Business and organisational applications of data analytics and AI
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level qualification, OR relevant professional experience
All applications assessed by Programme Director, interview may be required
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Business
Data Science
Future employment opportunities might be
Upskilled professional in data analytics and AI
Enhanced decision-making roles in business
Leadership and management roles using analytics and AI
Data-driven roles across industries