Data Analyst

6 Weeks, part time

100% Online learning

Career development

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Data Analysis

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Data Analyst

Eligibility
  • UK resident for a minimum of 3 years
  • You must be over 19
  • Level 2 in English and Maths is preferred
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Overview

Our 6-week North East Data Analyst course equips you with the foundational knowledge and technical skills needed to handle data effectively and derive meaningful insights. Delivered online, this course covers everything from understanding data types and ensuring compliance with GDPR to mastering practical tools like VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data visualisations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in structuring, preparing, and cleaning data while learning key concepts such as mean, median, variance, and skewness. With a focus on research methodologies, critical thinking, and clear communication, this course prepares you to tailor data insights to specific audiences and make a lasting impact in any professional setting.

Key Skills You Will Gain

You will gain the understanding and apply specific measures of data analytics needed for organisations and individuals such as:

  • Data Cleaning and Preparation
  • Data Analysis Techniques
  • Spreadsheet Mastery
  • Data Visualisation
  • Compliance and Ethics

Career Opportunities

Completing this course will enable you to enter the data industry with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed for roles such as:

  • Data Associate
  • Junior Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Operations Analyst
Curriculum
Introduction to Data Analysis
  • Understanding Data and Information: Differentiate between data and information and qualitative vs. quantitative data.
  • Key Data Concepts: Introduction to datasets, variables, and their significance.
Data Compliance and Ethics
  • GDPR Overview: Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation and its implications for data handling.
  • Data Protection Act: Learn how to handle personal and sensitive data according to the UK’s Data Protection Act.
  • Ethical Data Practices: Explore ethical considerations in data collection, storage, and sharing.
Data Validation and Quality
  • Ensuring Data Accuracy: Techniques for validating and cleaning data to maintain quality and consistency.
  • Data Validation Checks: How to perform checks for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Data Quality Assurance: Methods for assessing and improving data quality.
Data Collection Methods
  • Research Methodologies: Overview of techniques for collecting data, such as surveys, interviews, and observations.
  • Sampling Techniques: Learn about random, systematic, and stratified sampling for data collection.
Excel Functions for Data Analysis
  • Basic Functions: Use of basic Excel functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNTIF.
  • VLOOKUP & INDEX-MATCH: Advanced Excel functions for data retrieval and analysis.
  • Pivot Tables: Introduction to creating and analysing pivot tables for data summarisation.
  • Data Filtering & Sorting: How to filter and sort data for easier analysis.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
  • Analysing Data Trends: Developing critical thinking skills to interpret data and identify patterns.
  • Hypothesis Testing: Introduction to testing hypotheses and drawing conclusions from data.
  • Problem-Solving Techniques: Using data to make informed decisions and solve business problems.

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