The HTQ Data Analyst course is a one-year full-time course at Level 4 over two and half to three days per week, equivalent to the first year at university. It has been written with employers’ input to ensure that the course prepares students to move into employment in particular. The course is designed for learners who want to upskill or retrain within the digital sector. On completion students can also move onto a Level 5 at London South Bank University (dependant on final grade profile) or a Level 5 at another university or to gain a higher-level apprenticeship.
What experience and skills will you gain?
Students will develop skills, knowledge and behaviours to meet specific employer needs and industry requirements. Students work in groups with course mates to be confident in collaborating with colleagues in the workplace. You will develop knowledge and associated behaviours required to work in a variety of roles in data analysis covering legislation, data management, data preparation, data analysis, stakeholder engagement.
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
A relevant Level 3 qualification (A levels, BTEC or other vocational qualification) with passes (grades 4-9) in maths and English at GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent experience in industry that would transfer onto the course to focus on the role of Data Analyst.
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How will you be assessed?
Students will complete 4 components in: data cleansing and security, database design and joining, insight showcasing and presentation, predictive modelling and statistical learning. Students complete occupationally simulated project assessments which are externally set, internally assessed and externally quality assured. Students must complete all 4 assessments as part of this qualification.
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Where can this course take you?
Employment in any of the following roles:
Junior analyst – data analyst – departmental data analyst – energy data analyst – marketing data analyst – problem analyst
Students can also join a degree at Level 5 at London South Bank University or at another university or join a higher-level apprenticeship.
