DATA ANALYTICS SHORT COURSE

Companies in virtually every industry are looking to harness the power of big data to make decisions — and they need employees with data analytics skills to make it happen. In this course, you’ll gain a practical and marketable data analysis skill set that can be applied to any industry or role.

The need for data-driven decision makers and functional analysts will only continue to grow. Learning data analytics and gaining data analysis skills can help you advance in your current profession or explore a growing field. In fact, data analyst is one of the most in-demand careers today. The World Economic Forum named data analytics as the second fastest growing field in the U.S. And according to research from CompTIA, there’s 266% predicted growth of data analyst/data scientist roles above the national average over the next 10 years.

Yes! When you pass this Data Analytics Short Course, you’ll receive a signed certificate of completion. Thousands of GA alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. GA’s tech programs are well-regarded by many top employers, who contribute to our curriculum and partner with us to train their own teams.

Our Data Analytics Short Course is our best entry-level data course for professionals from all industries and roles looking to hone their data analysis skills and evolve their careers. You’ll find a diverse range of students, including:

• Data analysts who want to brush up on core techniques and formalize their skill set.
• Digital marketers, sales managers, product managers, UX researchers, and others who deal with large volumes of data on a daily basis.
• Managers who need to tell compelling, data-driven stories to business stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• Career-starters looking for a practical skill set to boost their resumes.

Regardless of their backgrounds, this data analytics course attracts a community of eager learners interested in building a data analytics foundation and manipulating data sets to solve problems.

This is a beginner-friendly data analytics course with no prerequisites. If you’re new to data analysis, you’ll have access to three hours of pre-work to help you prepare for the course. We may also recommend that you take a short Excel workshop to ensure you’ll be ready to make the most of the course curriculum. Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this Data Analytics Short Course is a good fit for you.

Here are just some of the benefits students can expect at GA:

• 40 hours of expert instruction in performing defensible data analysis with Excel and SQL and communicating insights with visualization and dashboarding tools like Tableau.
• 3 hours of self-paced pre-work to brush up on data wrangling in Excel before the course begins.
• Robust coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, project toolkits, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey, as needed.
• A portfolio-ready capstone project built with support from your instructor. 
• Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and teaching assistants (TAs) during office hours. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of a dedicated team.
• Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.
• A GA course certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.
• Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the field.

This data analytics course is our best entry-level course for professionals wanting to develop data analysis skills that can be applied in a wide range of business contexts.

Some Data Analytics Short Course graduates have gone on to enroll in a Data Analytics or Data Science Bootcamp to learn more complex data analysis techniques and spark their career change into a data analytics or data science role.

Our Admissions team is here to help and can advise whether this Data Analytics Short Course is right for you and your learning goals. You can also:

• Attend an info session online.
• Explore your financing options.
• Apply to enroll in the course.*

*Course modality options vary by location, pending market availability. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss what version is available in your location.