CLE CDO is committed to professional growth within our region, helping create a powerhouse of data professionals in the Greater Cleveland area.
Below are some upskilling opportunities available for students, residents, and employees in the region:
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Cleveland State University – Data Science Major
Case Western Reserve University – Data Science Major
John Carroll University – Data Science Major
Certifications and Bootcamps
Cleveland State University – Data Analytics Bootcamp
CSU offers a part-time analytics bootcamp through Fullstack Academy. Classes are held 7:30pm to 10:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Enrollment and other information here.
Workplace Programs
State of Ohio
The State of Ohio offers state employees entrance into the Data Analytics Learning Center. Applicants can choose from a variety of badges: Bronze (Data Analyst), Silver (Data Engineer), Gold (Data Scientist with AI Focus), and Blue (Chief Data Officer). State employees should reach out to their chief data officer for more information.
Senior Audits
Ohioans over the age of sixty are eligible to audit university coursework for free at many regional universities and colleges.
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western offers a number of analytics and data-centric classes in its university catalogue. Interested candidates may want to check out CSDS (Computer and Data Sciences) and DSCI (Applied Data Science) subjects in the catalogue. Keep in mind that most of these classes require pre-approval from the registrar. More information about the senior audit program here.