Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
The Data Analytics module provides a practical foundation in transforming raw numbers into meaningful business intelligence. You will master the essential concepts and skills required to analyze complex statistics, prepare professional data sets, and summarize findings effectively. A key focus of the course is the creation of impactful data visualizations, allowing you to present trends and insights with clarity
ICDL - Data Analytics Foundations (ICDL-DAF)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Understand the main concepts of data analytics in business.
Apply statistical analysis concepts to data sets.
Know how to import data into a spreadsheet and prepare it for analysis with cleansing and filtering.
Use pivot tables and pivot charts to summarise data sets.
Understand data visualisation techniques and tools, and how they are used to create reports and dashboards.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
Career Progression
Data literacy is one of the fastest-growing job requirements across all sectors, from finance and healthcare to marketing and social media management.