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Data Analyst - SQL & Python

Please note this is a training course and fees apply*
Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?
If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst
We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis.
Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.
Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners.
Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis.
The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector.
Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.
Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.
Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification
The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA.
This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.
Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.
The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.
You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.
This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst.
Step 2 - Data Administration Training
Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven.
Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst.

  • Microsoft excel - to expert level.
  • Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.
  • Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.
  • Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.
    Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam.
    Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation
    Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa.
    Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT).
    Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam.
    Step 4 - Recruitment Support
    Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have.
    We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot.
    Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.
    They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.
    Our money back guarantee
    If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.
    However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.
    Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.
    What Now?
    To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.
    Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations

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