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Data Analyst Pathway

Developing skills and capability as a Data Analyst

Why choose the Data Analyst Pathway?

The industry

There’s never been a better time to explore a data career. The UK job market for Data Analysts is thriving. The majority of data analyst vacancies are in IT and accounting and finance, with around 16,200 vacancies a year. Over the past year, salaries in this sector have risen by 18.4%. Leading companies like Lloyds Bank, SSE, and Allianz are actively recruiting for these roles, underscoring the strategic importance of data-driven decision-making. (Source: Adzuna 2024)

Opportunities

Data Analysts are found across a range of sectors, including financial services, insurance, and healthcare, as data plays a crucial role in all sectors. Our Data Analyst Pathway offers you the skills you’ll need to blend analytical abilities with technical expertise. With the support of our business skills and GenAI courses, included in this package, you’ll be guaranteed to exceed the expectations of your potential employers, and to stand out from your peers.

Job insights

Here are some potential job roles you could pursue after completing this pathway:

Data Analyst

Responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights and support decision-making.

Data Entry Analyst

Focuses on accurately inputting, maintaining, and updating data within systems to ensure data integrity.

Data Qualification Analyst

Verifies and validates the quality, accuracy, and relevance of data to ensure it meets organizational standards.

Data Reports Analyst

Specializes in creating, analyzing, and presenting data-driven reports to communicate key findings and trends.

PMO Analyst

Supports project management by analyzing data, tracking project progress, and ensuring adherence to processes and standards within a PMO (Project Management Office).

Accreditors

We make sure we provide our students with the most relevant, industry standard content, which is why this course is made up of material accredited by the following education leaders.

CompTIA

The leading global IT trade association, CompTIA, gives the industry a unified voice and real leadership in the IT community. As a non-profit organisation, CompTIA offers a unique range of training courses that validate your IT skills without restricting you to individual product suites.

Microsoft

Microsoft Azure, commonly referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers.

Modules

Exams

Upon completion of your pathway, you'll have gained these four industry recognised certifications.

CompTIA Data+

1 x 90 minute exam (included). Also includes practice exam questions.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900

1 x 90 minute exam (included). Also includes practice exam questions.

Power BI

1 x 60 minute exam (included), 40-60 multiple-choice questions.

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

1 x 90 minute exam, 65 multiple choice or multiple select questions.

Python3 and Tableau for Data Visualisation

Once you have worked through the core Data Analyst content in your pathway, you will find additional learning at the bottom of your playlist. This learning has been selected to enhance your knowledge and skills in data analytics.

  • Python3 – This is an introduction to Python – 82 hours of learning Python is one of the most versatile and powerful programming languages, used globally in various domains like data analytics, web development, artificial intelligence, and more.
    Learn Tableau for Data Visualization – 5 hours of learning You’ll get set up with Tableau, load and analyse data with Tableau’s tools, and create compelling dashboards in your Tableau workbook.

Boost your employability with our career booster courses:

Your pathway also includes our communications skills and critical thinking course. While technical skills are important, communication and critical thinking skills are often the distinguishing factor that sets successful businesses and professionals apart. They enable individuals to effectively navigate the complexities of the business world, build strong relationships, and drive innovation and growth.

  • Communication essentials: This part of the course helps you build the skills to connect, influence, and lead with confidence. You'll cover topics such as AI-powered communication tools, intentional messaging, nonverbal techniques, technical communication strategies, and the power of effective writing to help you to convey ideas with clarity and impact in any professional setting.
    Critical thinking: Strengthen your ability to analyse, evaluate, and lead with clarity. This course covers challenging assumptions, investigating arguments, drawing sound conclusions, leveraging analogical thinking, overcoming cognitive biases, and applying critical thinking to leadership giving you the tools to make smarter decisions and guide teams with confidence.

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