Data Analyst Course
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Free Level 3 Data Analyst Course
We've partnered with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to offer this fully funded Level 3 Data Analyst Course to residents across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
This 16-week online course prepares you for a vital role in helping make data-driven decisions in all kinds of businesses and sectors across key cities such as Derby and Nottingham.
Key Benefits:
- Earn a nationally recognised NCFE Level 3 Data Technician Diploma.
- Master essential skills such as data cleansing, statistical analysis, and visualisation.
- Delivered online via Zoom, but face to face sessions are also available if required.
- Develop a standout portfolio to impress local employers and recruiters.
Every organisation, from retailers to healthcare providers and logistics companies, depends on data to power decision-making. This data analyst course equips you with the practical skills necessary to secure key regional roles, enabling businesses to innovate and enhance efficiency. Turning raw data into actionable insights makes you indispensable across the economic spectrum.
This EMCCA-funded data analytics training is available to residents living across the East Midlands, specifically in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Whether you’re based in Derby, Nottingham or any surrounding town, our hybrid delivery means you can access this training online, with optional face-to-face sessions. This makes it ideal for career-changers across the region’s diverse economy, including its advanced manufacturing and digital technology sectors.
What you'll learn on the Data Analyst Course
This curriculum equips you with targeted skills to interpret data for diverse business sectors in the East Midlands. Gain a flexible toolkit to solve pressing business problems.
Qualification earned:
- NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Data Technician Diploma.
Modules
Unit 1: Data Fundamentals
Gain an understanding of the value, types, and sources of data. Learn how to extract data from identified trusted sources, collect and collate it securely, and understand how data underpins digital interactions.
Unit 2: Data Architecture and Legislation
Understand data architecture frameworks and how data is stored, managed, and distributed in line with regulatory standards like the Data Protection Act and industry best practice.
Unit 3: Data Cleansing
Understand common data quality issues and learn to apply cleansing measures. You will test and assess the confidence and integrity of the data, and apply cross-checking methods to identify any errors or faults.
Unit 4: Blending and Merging Data
Learn to filter, blend, and merge data from various sources and formats while maintaining accuracy. You will explore the relevance of blended data and present it in a clear and appropriate format.
Unit 5: Statistical Analysis
Understand and apply data modelling, statistical methods, and algorithms to normalise data, identify trends and patterns, and support business outcomes.
Unit 6: Data Visualisation
Understand and use data management and visualisation tools to present data effectively for review and analysis, communicating results to meet both technical and non-technical audience requirements.
Unit 7: Presentation and Communication of Data
Learn to present and communicate data findings clearly using different techniques and tools, providing summaries through consistent reports and technical documentation tailored to your audience.
Unit 8: Collaboration and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Understand digital transformation and how to engage with stakeholders. You will learn to assess your own development needs to stay current with the latest technologies and trends in data analysis.
Why choose our Data Analyst course in the East Midlands?
Businesses across all sectors are seeking professionals who can leverage data to create a competitive advantage, resulting in high demand for skilled data analysts. Our Data Analyst Course Level 3 provides the credible, industry-aligned training you need to meet this demand, mapped directly to the Level 3 Data Technician occupational standard.
Entry-level roles (starting salary: £22,000–£28,000):
- Data Support Analyst.
- Data Technician.
- Junior Data Analyst.
Mid-level roles (typical salary: £30,000–£45,000):
- Data Analyst.
- Information Analyst.
Senior roles (typical salary: £50,000+):
- Senior Data Analyst.
Our goal is to help you build a career in the East Midlands. Our accredited, learner-first support model provides a personalised roadmap from enrolment to employment.
Our Support Includes:
- A dedicated one-to-one Success Coach to guide you through your studies.
- An online learning platform with high-quality resources available 24/7.
- Help with your CV and interview skills from our expert Employment Coaches.
- Personal career guidance to help you find and apply for jobs.
Success Coaches and Learner Support team
To join this course, you generally need to:
- Live in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands region
- Be aged 24 or over
- Have the legal right to work and study in the UK
- Be able to commit to the 16-week online course
- Be seeking employment in the data or tech sector
Level 3 Data Analyst Course
Key Details
Delivery Method
Online
Duration
16 Weeks
Includes
- NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Data Technician Diploma