A simple Google search will yield pages of results about the growing data science field. According to Glassdoor <https://www.glassdoor.com/Best-Jobs-in-America-LST_KQ0,20.htm>, data scientist is the best job in America. Analytics manager comes in at #11 of the best 25 jobs. If you're already working in the field, you know the importance of keeping pace as new practices are born. And if you're looking to enter the field, your timing couldn't be better. A new Certificate in Big Data <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/certificate-big-data?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> online program, offered by the San José State University School of Information (iSchool), is set to launch in fall 2016. With three total courses <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/big-data-certificate/courses?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> (nine units) focused on Big Data Technologies, Information Visualization, and Web and Data Mining, the program can keep your skills current and get you ready for the next step in your career. All courses are delivered conveniently online <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/discover-online-learning?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> with no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events. An interest list is forming now. Reserve your spot <https://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/big-data-certificate/interest-list?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData>, and a school representative will contact you when applications open for admission. For more information about the iSchool's Certificate in Big Data program, please visit ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/certificate-big-data <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/certificate-big-data?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData>. You may also contact Dr. Michelle Chen <http://ischoolapps.sjsu.edu/email/email.php?fname=Michelle&lname=Chen>, program coordinator. Please feel free to forward this email to your friends and colleagues. *About* The San José State University (SJSU) School of Information <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> (iSchool) prepares individuals for careers as information professionals. Graduates work in diverse areas of the information profession, such as user experience design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, information governance, digital preservation, and librarianship. The SJSU School of Information is a recognized leader in online education and received the Online Learning Consortium's Outstanding Online Program award <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about/news/detail/sjsu-school-information-wins-outstanding-online-program-award-online-learning?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData>. Find out more about the SJSU iSchool's award-winning online educational programs at ischool.sjsu.edu <http://ischool.sjsu.edu/?utm_source=listservs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigData> . -- *Hsuanwei Michelle Chen, Ph.D.*Assistant Professor, School of Information San José State University One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192 http://ischool.sjsu.edu/