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THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR

Coding for Data Track

Whether you're just starting to believe that data runs this world (it does!), or you want to kickstart your future career as a data analyst, dive into a hands-on experience learning SQL and Python, guided by pros.

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Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

An investment in you

Summer Session Dates

May 26 to August 1, 2025

Last day to apply April 20, 2025

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator

Get 4 certifications and verified skills for your resume

Unlock access to an exclusive career network

Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies

Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals

Data Wrangling with SQL

Intro to Python for Data

Kickstart your career by learning the #1 data wrangling language: SQL

Learn the technical skills necessary to succeed in a high-potential career.

Write queries to sort, filter and group data—and learn how to debug errors.

Learn about industry-standard Python libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.

Receive a Querying Data Intel project certification for your resume and LinkedIn.

Receive a Python & Data The Grammys project certification for your resume and LinkedIn.

Intercultural Competency Skills

Earn Certification Upon Completion

Build your emotional intelligence skillset.

SQL Specialist Badge
SQL Specialist Badge
SQL Specialist Badge
SQL Specialist Badge

Develop listening skills that manage bias.

Receive an Intercultural Skills Certification for LinkedIn.

Brand Project Spotlight

You'll engage in a riveting Data Analysis project with The Recording Academy:

  • Employ professional data analysis and visualization techniques, focusing on Grammy.com's content and audience strategy.
  • Utilize actual data sets and real-life business context for your investigation.
  • Delve into, scrutinize, and professionally present your findings.

SQL and Python skills are for more than computerscience majors.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Industrial Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Product
Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Researcher

Work with real professionals,
committed 
to your success.

HEAD OF CODING FOR DATA

HEAD OF LIVE EXPERIENCE

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 in 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.

"I love being able to share my knowledge and passion about data, critical thinking and problem solving with everyone. This is not a math class. It’s a deep dive into the world of data. I believe students can do more with the right tools."

Dr. Robert Alvarez

Head of the Coding for Data Track

You’ll be supported every step of the way.

Teaching Team

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.

2025 Summer registration is now open!

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lafayette Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in experiential learning, supercharging the undergraduate degree with real-world, project-based experiences that prepare all students for high-growth careers.

This program is offered through Lafayette College.

Contact Lafayette Global Career Accelerator Team at (610) 330-5115.

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The Global Career Accelerator is made available for Lafayette students by The Dyer Center, the Gateway Career Center, and the Marquis Parents Council.