Whether you're currently working with big data in healthcare, finance or another industry, I encourage you to check out a new Certificate in Big Data program offered *exclusively online* by San Jose State University. The Certificate in Big Data <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/certificate-big-data?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> program is uniquely designed to provide customization. While covering the wide spectrum of the big data pipeline, courses <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/big-data-certificate/courses?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> in the online program also feature individualized course projects. For example, one of the three courses <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/big-data-certificate/courses?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> is all about understanding big data technologies <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/big-data-certificate/courses#required-courses?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> and how to optimize technology in order to abstract data and formulate a business strategy. Students gain practical experience utilizing big data technologies through online lab work and a small project. Data analysts, for instance, could tailor the course project to business goals and/or personal career aspirations. Please visit the program website <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/certificate-big-data?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> and take a look around. The course syllabi are posted, as well as the program learning outcomes. If you have any questions, I can be reached at [log in to unmask] Best regards, *H. Michelle Chen, Ph.D.* Assistant Professor, School of Information Program Coordinator, Certificate in Big Data San José State University One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0029 SJSU iSchool: ischool.sjsu.edu Certificate in Big Data: ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/certificate-big-data --------------------------------------------------------------- For news of CHI books, courses & software, join CHI-RESOURCES mailto: [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe from CHI-ANNOUNCEMENTS send an email to mailto:[log in to unmask] For further details of CHI lists see http://listserv.acm.org ---------------------------------------------------------------