Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Are you interested in analysing business data to make more informed decisions? Would you like to understand the process involved in solving problems using appropriate data analysis software tools? This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand the process involved in analytical thinking and computational skills to support decision making and address business requirements.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Programming Design Principles - Python
Database Methods - SQL
Statistics - with R programming
Information and Communication Systems
The Internet
Spreadsheet Methods - Excel
Teamworking
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2067 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
- Data Analytics Officer
- Data Scientist
- Consultant
- Data Modeller