Data Analyst Level 3 Career Academy with Work Experience

Building the next generation of Data Analysts to transform business insights into powerful decisions.

Module 1: Foundations of Data in Business

You'll explore how data supports business decisions, how raw data is transformed into insights, and the importance of ethics and compliance in data handling.

Module 2: Essential data handling with Excel

You’ll learn how to use Excel to organise business data, apply essential functions, clean and prepare datasets, and create clear visual reports for analysis.

Module 3: Advanced data analysis in Excel

You’ll discover how to summarise data using PivotTables, create advanced visualisations, and boost your efficiency and productivity in Excel.

Module 4: Database fundamentals and SQL for business

You’ll get to grips with how databases work, learn to use SQL for business insights, and understand the basics of structuring data effectively.

Module 5: Advanced SQL for real-world applications

You’ll develop advanced SQL skills by learning to aggregate and summarise data, link tables, use window functions and CASE statements, and optimise queries for better performance.

Module 6: Data exploration and visualisation in Python

You’ll build a solid foundation in Python, covering programming essentials and OOP basics, then learn to manipulate, explore, and visualise data using Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn, finishing with data wrangling and an applied mini-project.

Module 7: Business intelligence with Power BI and Tableau

You’ll learn to create dynamic insights using Power BI, explore its advanced features, get introduced to Tableau as an alternative, and build interactive visuals to support data-driven decisions.

Module 8: Capstone project – Real-world data challenge

You’ll apply everything you’ve learned in a real-world data project, showcasing your skills through clear data storytelling, engaging presentations, and effective stakeholder communication.

The course runs over a structured 4-month period, ensuring you receive a comprehensive learning programme.

You'll attend:

• 8 days of live virtual weekend training (over 4 weekends).

• Mandatory online coaching and workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 PM to 9 PM.

• 4 to 16 weeks of remote work experience, part-time or full-time, with our partner companies

• Optional Friday drop-in sessions from 7 PM to 9 PM for extra support and clarification.

• Interview skills training and professional CV, LinkedIn bio, and cover letter creation

Combining our weekend classes, evening sessions, and work experience ensures you can gain valuable practical data technician skills. This comprehensive course teaches you the tools to apply your new knowledge in real-world settings, while preparing you for roles requiring data entry and processing, data analysis techniques, and data and systems management.

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam

• Exam Format: Computer-based, multiple-choice, and multiple-response questions.

• Number of Questions: 40–60 questions.

• Duration: 100 minutes.

• Pass Mark: 70% (700 out of 1000 marks)

• Material Allowed: Closed book; no materials permitted during the exam.

• Proctored Exam: The exam is monitored to ensure a fair testing environment.

• Retake Policy: Retakes are allowed after 24 hours of the first attempt; further retakes may vary. For full details, visit the exam retake policy.

To learn more about exam duration and experience, visit exam duration and exam experience.

• 0% Interest Finance Options: Enjoy flexible payment plans that let you spread the cost over time with no interest, making it easier to invest in your career without the upfront pressure.

• Competitive Pricing with Price-Match Guarantee: Our courses are priced reasonably, and with our price-match promise, you can be confident you're getting the best value available.

• No hidden fees – The price you see is the total you pay, with VAT already included.