This qualification is designed for learners who want to improve their knowledge and skills in data analysis. It will support learners in a number of sectors and job roles where an understanding of data analysis is required.
The objectives of this qualification are to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to perform basic data analysis to help make informed, data driven decisions.
Additional Information
Typical course length: 12 weeks
Course level: Level 2 Certificate
Awarding body: NCFE
Minimum age: 19 years old
Course price: FREE* (valued at £800)
*Eligibility criteria apply for funded courses
By completing this course, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification, which can significantly enhance your employment prospects in the IT and data sectors.
The course provides a solid foundation in the basics of data analysis, preparing you for further study or progression into higher-level qualifications and roles.
It also offers the flexibility to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle and commitments, supported by expert tutors.
The course covers the basics of: what data analysis is & why it’s important, what a data analyst does & the skills they need, how to gather, clean & organize data so it’s ready to use, how to look at data to find trends, patterns & useful insights and how to share findings clearly, using charts, graphs & simple explanations.
You will gain a strong foundation for progressing onto Level 3 qualifications, or other IT or data-related qualifications.
The course is divided into the following units:
Introduction to data analysis
The role of a data analyst
Collection, processing and preparation of data
Interpretation of data
Communication and presentation of data
Upon completion, you will be able to understand data analysis, know the role of a data analyst, be able to gather & organise data, be able to interpret data by spotting trends, patterns & insights, present data clearly, make decisions using data and show examples of data work.
The course is delivered remotely and you will need a laptop or computer to be able to access and study on this course.
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