Omaha Data Science Academy
Hands-on data and AI training in Omaha, taught by working professionals.
Earn a career-ready certificate in data visualization, business intelligence, data engineering, machine learning, or AI. Evening classes, in-person or online.
- No application or registration fee
- Full refund if you cancel before class starts
- 15 students or fewer per instructor
Upcoming start dates
Full 2027 calendarSpring 2027 · Enrolling now
Jan 19–20
Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, and Machine Learning (Mon & Wed). AI Systems & Automation, and Data Engineering (Tue & Thu, in-person).
Summer 2027
June 14
Data Visualization with Power BI and Data Engineering (Mon & Wed).
Fall 2027
Sept 20–21
Business Intelligence and Machine Learning (Mon & Wed). Agentic AI Engineer (Tue & Thu, in-person).
Choose your certificate
Start with Data Visualization and build from there. Each certificate stands on its own and counts toward the next.
Data pathway
Step 1 · Start here
Data Visualization
Turn complex data into clear charts and dashboards with Power BI or Tableau.
24 hours · 4 weeks · $1,950
Learn moreStep 2
Business Intelligence
Collect, clean, and analyze data with SQL and Python. Includes Data Visualization.
72 hours · 12 weeks · $5,850
Learn moreStep 3
Machine Learning
Build, evaluate, and deploy predictive models, including cloud and API integration.
72 hours · 12 weeks · $8,550
Learn moreStep 3
Data Engineering
Design and manage databases and data pipelines: ETL, cloud, and APIs.
72 hours · 12 weeks · $8,550
Learn moreComplete pathway
Fundamentals of Data Science
Business Intelligence + Machine Learning + Data Engineering. 192 hours over 32 weeks · $20,000
Artificial intelligence pathway · in-person only
Spring
AI Systems & Automation
Prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, and full-stack AI apps.
72 hours · 12 weeks · $9,750
Learn moreFall
Agentic AI Engineer
Tool-augmented AI, model routing, evaluation, and multi-agent systems.
72 hours · 12 weeks · $9,750
Learn moreSpring + Fall
Fundamentals of AI
Complete both AI certificates to earn the full AI pathway certificate.
144 hours · 24 weeks · $19,500
Learn moreAlready leading data teams? Data Science Management is a 16-hour workshop for current and future managers. Call for pricing.
How enrollment works
- 1
Apply online
Fill out the short online application. There is no fee.
- 2
Talk with our team
We contact you to review your goals, complete your enrollment agreement, and set up payment.
- 3
Start class
Learn alongside a small cohort, with a loaner laptop if you need one.
Ways to pay
Tuition includes all course materials. No application, enrollment, or registration fees.
Pay yourself
Half due on the first day of class, half within 30 days after the course ends.
Employer pays
We invoice your company directly before the course starts.
Tech Access Fund
Scholarships, technology access, and career support for Nebraskans who need help getting started.
Learn about the fundWhy ODSA
Taught by practitioners
Instructors work in the fields they teach, so you learn the tools employers use today.
Built for working adults
Evening classes, small cohorts, and hands-on projects instead of textbooks.
Career support
Résumé and LinkedIn feedback, mock interviews, and connections to local data teams.
“I had zero knowledge of how data worked… Today, I understand data and software architecture. I’ve replaced software subscriptions with tools I built myself, and I’m preparing to launch my own CRM. I tell other business owners what the ODSA told me: ‘You don’t need a computer-science degree. You need access to the right training.’”
ODSA graduation and the CANalytics Summit 2026.
Student outcomes
Our results, January 2024 – Summer 2026
Counted from ODSA attendance and completion records for every program that started in that period.
By program
| Program | Started | Completed | Completion rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence (includes Data Visualization) | 66 | 48 | 73% |
| Machine Learning | 34 | 26 | 76% |
| Data Engineering | 16 | 13 | 81% |
| AI Systems & Automation (Spring 2026) | 6 | 5 | 83% |
Completion rate is the share of program starts in which the student passed every required module; students who enrolled but never attended are not counted as starts. Data Visualization is counted as part of Business Intelligence. A student who left before finishing to take a job is counted as completing. Updated each term. Records before 2024 are incomplete and are not included. Job placement results are being collected and will be added once verified.
Ready to start?
Spring 2027 classes begin January 19. Questions? Email us at info@canlearnsmart.com or call (531) 333-3282.