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Introduction to Data Analysis

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This course is FREE for most students

Course fees listed below are the maximum fee if paid.  Click here to find out more and if you are eligible for free or discounted courses.

Entry requirements

Essential:

  • good IT skills

Desirable:

  • basic programming knowledge

Course information

This course is an introduction to data analysis and is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of data analysis techniques and tools, as well as the ability to apply them in a business context.

Through a combination of lectures, hands-on activities, and real-world projects, you will learn how to source, collate, and format data for processing and analysis, analyse data to support business outcomes, present and communicate data to the appropriate audience, store, manage, and distribute data securely, and collaborate with others and practice continuous professional development.

Key topics:

  • sourcing and preparing data for analysis
  • analysing data to support business outcomes
  • presenting and communicating data effectively
  • storing, managing, and distributing data securely
  • Next steps

    Data analysis courses are in demand for several reasons. One reason is that data has become an increasingly important part of how organizations operate and make decisions. Companies, government agencies, and other organizations are collecting and generating more data than ever before, and they need people who can help them analyze and understand it. Another reason is that the tools and technologies for working with data are constantly evolving, so there is a need for people who are trained in the latest methods and techniques.

    Additionally, the demand for data analysts and other professionals with data analysis skills is increasing in a wide range of industries, including finance, healthcare, marketing, and technology. This is partly because the demand for data-driven decisionmaking is growing across all sectors, and data analysis is a key part of that process.

  • Why study at NCC?

    Data analysis courses are in demand for several reasons. One reason is that data has become an increasingly important part of how organizations operate and make decisions. Companies, government agencies, and other organizations are collecting and generating more data than ever before, and they need people who can help them analyze and understand it. Another reason is that the tools and technologies for working with data are constantly evolving, so there is a need for people who are trained in the latest methods and techniques.

    Additionally, the demand for data analysts and other professionals with data analysis skills is increasing in a wide range of industries, including finance, healthcare, marketing, and technology. This is partly because the demand for data-driven decisionmaking is growing across all sectors, and data analysis is a key part of that process.

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Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 09/09/2024
End: 15/10/2024
Tue (09:30 - 15:45)
£75.00

What Can This Course Lead To

Following successful completion of this course, you can progress to other qualifications such as the Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Data Analysis or other related course.

You could also pursue a career in related careers including:

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Science
  • Data Management

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