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CompTIA Data+ and Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 are good data courses for beginners and those new to data computing.
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CompTIA Data+
Advance your career as a Data Analyst with the Skillsoft Data+ course. Stay current and gain in-demand data analytics skills to excel in the industry.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals is a foundational certification that equips you with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure's data services.
Business Analyst to Data Analyst
Transform your career with the Skillsoft Business Analyst to Data Analyst course. Gain the essential skills and knowledge to excel as a Data Analyst today.
Data Analyst to Data Scientist
Advance your career with the Skillsoft Data Analyst to Data Scientist Aspire Pathway. Stay updated and gain the skills needed to succeed as a Data Scientist.
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Data analytics courses FAQs
The CompTIA Data+ certification is considered one of the best data analytics courses for entry-level learners, giving students a strong grasp of data analysis fundamentals. It is also vendor-neutral, meaning what you learn isn't tied t specific tools or platform but can be broadly applied. CompTIA, Azure (Microsoft), AWS, and Google are typically considered to offer the best data analysis training courses.
You will generally need relevant qualifications in Excel, SQL, database management, and data modelling and storytelling to be a data analyst. You will likely need at least a couple of the industry-recognised data certifications to start a data analyst career at entry level, such as the CompTIA Data+ and the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900. Find out more in our dedicated guide to how to become a data analyst.
Absolutely. Gaining industry-recognised data analytics certifications will greatly increase your chance of landing a role in this field, and could even help you secure a higher starting salary. Data courses aren't easy -- they take a lot of hard work. But they are achievable for anyone willing to put the work in, and this hard work will almost certainly pay off in terms of new job opportunities.