Certificate in Data Analytics
30 hours
PROGRAM LENGTH
$1,449
TUITION
What Does a Data Analyst Do?
Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing data to extract meaningful insights that inform business decisions. They transform raw data into actionable information, helping organizations improve efficiency, identify trends, and make strategic choices.Â
Key responsibilities may include:Â
- Data Collection & Cleaning: Gathering data from various sources and ensuring its accuracy and consistency.Â
- Data Analysis: Using statistical tools and techniques to analyze data and identify patterns.Â
- Data Visualization: Creating charts, graphs, and dashboards to present data insights.Â
- Report Generation: Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.Â
- Trend Identification: Identifying trends and patterns in data to forecast future outcomes.Â
- Data Interpretation: Translating complex data into clear and understandable insights.Â

Where Can You Work?
Data Analysts are in demand across a wide range of industries and organizations, including:Â
- Finance: Analyzing market trends and financial data.Â
- Healthcare: Analyzing patient data to improve healthcare outcomes.Â
- Marketing: Analyzing customer data to optimize marketing campaigns.Â
- Retail: Analyzing sales data to improve inventory management and customer experience.Â
- Technology: Analyzing user data to improve product development.Â
- Government: Analyzing public data to inform policy decisions.Â

DATA SCIENCE
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment
Oral and written English proficiency is a requirement for course participation and certificate examination. Â
Training Materials Provided
Expert-led, video-based training
Competency assessments
Access to practice exams and study materialsÂ
Outcomes
This program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to analyze data and extract meaningful insights. Upon completion, you will be able to:Â
- Apply statistical concepts to analyze data.Â
- Use data analysis tools and techniques to solve business problems.Â
- Create data visualizations to communicate insights effectively.Â
- Interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.Â
- Understand the role of data analysis in decision-making.Â
- Effectively use Microsoft Excel and OpenOffice for data analysis.Â
Skills Learned
After completing this program, learners will be able to:Â
- Perform statistical analysis using Excel and OpenOffice.Â
- Create and interpret data visualizations (charts, graphs).Â
- Clean and prepare data for analysis.Â
- Identify and analyze trends and patterns in data.Â
- Apply data analysis techniques to solve real-world problems.Â
- Communicate data insights effectively.Â
- Use data analysis tools to support decision-making.Â
DATA ANALYST JOB POSSIBILITIES
As the tech industry expands, the employment market for skilled data science professionals is growing rapidly. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sees strong continued growth in the data science field and predicts the number of jobs will increase by about 31.4% through 2030.
The job opportunities available to program graduates span across several industries, such as technology, business, government, finance and marketing. Entry-level positions include but are not limited to:

Data AnalystÂ

Business AnalystÂ

Market Research AnalystÂ
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FAQ
Data Analysts are in high demand across various industries, with opportunities for growth into roles like Business Analyst or Data Scientist.Â
This program focuses on using Microsoft Excel and OpenOffice for data analysis.Â
You’ll learn to analyze a variety of data types, including numerical, categorical, and time-series data.Â
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