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Data Analyst Career Path

Learn how analysts turn messy workplace data into clear, responsible decisions.

Learn the practical workflow behind turning messy workplace data into clear, useful decisions.

14–16 hours to completeBeginner to intermediate10 modulesCompletion certificate

About this course

A job-focused introduction to data analysis for aspiring analysts, administrators and operations staff. Build a dependable process from question to clean data, analysis, visualisation and an evidence-led recommendation.

Career relevance

Where this can take you

Useful for junior data analyst, reporting administrator, operations analyst and business-support roles.

Portfolio project: Create a portfolio-style analysis case study from question and data cleaning through findings and recommendation.

Skills you will gain

Practical skills, not just theory

Data cleaningSpreadsheet analysisSQL conceptsData visualisationInsight communication

What you will learn

01

Frame an analysis around a clear business question.

02

Clean, validate and document a small dataset.

03

Use descriptive statistics, filters and comparisons responsibly.

04

Create a clear visual summary and recommendation without overstating the evidence.

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What the full course includes

The complete Academy player, detailed reading, practical workshops and final assessment are being finished before the public launch. Course materials are not available yet.

01

What a data analyst actually does

Start with a decision question, stakeholder need and practical definition of success.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

02

Data quality and cleaning

Find missing values, duplicates, inconsistent formats and source limitations.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

03

Spreadsheet analysis foundations

Use formulas, filters, lookups and checks to analyse data accurately.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

04

SQL thinking and relational data

Understand tables, keys, joins and safe query logic through practical examples.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

05

Statistics and interpretation

Use averages, distributions and comparisons without misleading a reader.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

06

Dashboards and data storytelling

Choose useful visuals and communicate a concise, evidence-led recommendation.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

07

Capstone: analyst portfolio case study

Turn a raw operational dataset into a documented analysis and presentation.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

08

Business metrics and analytical problem framing

Define measures that answer a real operational question rather than reporting every available number.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

09

Portfolio communication and stakeholder presentation

Turn analysis into a clear decision memo, presentation and defensible recommendation.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

10

Analyst portfolio review and career plan

Package end-to-end analysis work into a portfolio case study and targeted job-search evidence.

Detailed lessons and workshop · Coming soon

Assessment and certificate

A portfolio-style data case and knowledge assessment. Completion confirms course work only; it is not an industry certification.

Who this is for

  • Aspiring data analysts and reporting administrators.
  • Graduates building a portfolio for analytical roles.
  • Professionals who need to make better use of spreadsheets and operational data.