Course detail

Advanced Certificate in Data Analytics

Course Description

A specialised programme designed to equip learners with advanced analytical, statistical, and technical skills required to extract insights from data, build predictive models, and support data-driven decision-making. The course covers modern data tools, machine learning foundations, data visualisation, and real-world analytics applications across industries.

Details

Learners gain hands-on competence in SQL, Python, data modelling, dashboard creation, predictive analytics, and business intelligence frameworks. The programme prepares professionals for analytical roles in corporate, government, and tech-driven environments.

Module 1: Foundations of Data Analytics & Analytical Thinking

Introduces the analytical mindset, data types, data structures, analytical workflows, problem framing, and the role of analytics in modern business decision-making.

 

Module 2: Data Collection, Cleaning & Preparation Techniques

Covers ETL processes, handling missing values, data profiling, data quality checks, transformation techniques, and preparing datasets for analysis.

 

Module 3: Statistical Analysis, Probability & Exploratory Data Analytics (EDA)

Explores descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, probability concepts, correlation analysis, and EDA techniques using visual and numerical tools.

 

Module 4: SQL, Databases & Data Querying for Analytics

Teaches database concepts, relational schemas, joins, aggregations, filtering, and writing SQL queries to extract and manipulate data effectively.

 

Module 5: Python for Data Analytics & Automation

Covers Python fundamentals, data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy), automation scripts, and applying Python to real-world analytical problems.

 

Module 6: Data Visualisation & Business Intelligence Dashboards

Focuses on visual storytelling, chart selection, dashboard design, KPIs, and using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau to present insights clearly.

 

Module 7: Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Basics & Model Evaluation

Introduces regression, classification, clustering, model training, validation, performance metrics, and interpreting outputs to support decision-making.

 

Module 8: Applied Analytics, Case Studies & Real-World Projects

Provides hands-on applications in marketing analytics, finance analytics, operations optimisation, customer segmentation, and end-to-end analytics project execution.

 

  • Core concepts of modern data analytics

  • Data cleaning, preparation, and transformation techniques

  • Statistical analysis, EDA, and insight generation

  • SQL querying and database interaction

  • Python programming for analysis and automation

  • Designing intuitive dashboards and BI reports

  • Basics of machine learning and predictive modelling

  • Applying analytics to real-world business challenges

  • Data analysts and aspiring data professionals

  • Business analysts, researchers, and strategists

  • Finance, marketing, and operations professionals

  • IT officers transitioning into data roles

  • Students pursuing tech or analytics careers

  • Anyone seeking to develop strong data-driven decision skills

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