Data Preparation and Analytics - CMPT 2400

This course introduces students to methods for gathering, exploring, analyzing, and presenting data. Students will learn how to effectively organize data and transform it for use in machine learning and analytics. The course covers the application of statistical analyses, including averages, standard deviation, histograms, distributions, and more. Students will explore software that can be used to gather, sort, analyze, and visualize data.

Note: Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in CMPT 1510, MATH 1205, STAT 1151 and CMPT 2021. Restricted to Machine Learning Analyst, Arts and Sciences Diploma, and Open Studies.

This course introduces students to methods for gathering, exploring, analyzing, and presenting data. Students will learn how to effectively organize data and transform it for use in machine learning and analytics. The course covers the application of statistical analyses, including averages, standard deviation, histograms, distributions, and more. Students will explore software that can be used to gather, sort, analyze, and visualize data.

Note: Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in CMPT 1510, MATH 1205, STAT 1151 and CMPT 2021. Restricted to Machine Learning Analyst, Arts and Sciences Diploma, and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 4, 2026 Mon: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 41205 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Mon, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 11221 A01 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 4, 2026 Mon: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 41206 H01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Mon, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 11222 H01 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2026-2027 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $626.40 $775.40 $1,401.80
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.35 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $50 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $46.20 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.60 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $70.00 per term
U-Pass: $182.50 per term
Legal plan: $20.75 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1783.20 $775.40 $2558.60
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.35 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $50 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $46.20 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.60 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $70.00 per term
U-Pass : $182.50 per term
Legal plan : $20.75 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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