CompTIA Data Essentials

CompTIA Data Analysis Essentials is a practical, hands-on course designed for anyone who wants to make better decisions with data, no technical background required. No matter your role, this course gives you the skills to collect, clean, analyze, and share data using everyday tools like Excel and Google Sheets. Through interactive videos and real-world scenarios, you’ll build confidence turning raw information into clear, actionable insights you can use in any role.

  • 1. Defining the Analysis Objective
  • 2. Importing & Structuring Data
  • 3. Cleaning & Transforming Data
  • 4. Combining Data Sets & Lookups
  • 5. Performing Core Analyses & Calculations
  • 6. Summarizing & Visualizing Data
  • 7. Ensuring Data Integrity, Ethics & Sharing Results

  • They fit around work and home life
  • No exams or fees (dependent on course choice and eligibility)
  • Available to start all year round
  • Completed over a set number of weeks
  • Online and offline study modes
  • A wide range of courses to choose from
  • Fully accredited and nationally recognised qualification
  • Supported by a dedicated assessor (assessors are available for support depending on which course you choose)

Level 2 Online Courses

Our FREE* online and distance learning courses are flexible so they can fit around work and personal commitments. They take up to 12 weeks to complete and are nationally recognised Level 2 qualifications.

* Choose a course of your choice and use our postcode checker to see if you are eligible to study the course for free.

Level 3 Online Courses

Our Level 3 online courses are ideal for those who want to start a career in a specific field. As part of the National Skills funding, this course is free to those aged 24 and over if you do not currently hold a level 3 qualification. Alternatively, you can pay in three equal monthly instalments, or you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by the Distance Learning Team.

You will be assigned an assessor who will contact you to discuss your programme, answer any questions you may have about the course, and arrange suitable dates for your learning to take place.

L3 CompTIA Data Essentials

Digital Skills Academy (DSA) · Online / Remote
Available throughout the year

Postcode Eligibility

Disclaimer

The information provided about this course was accurate at the time of publication. Course details may be subject to change, often as a result of external factors such as amendments to awarding body or examination board specifications. While every effort is made to ensure that the information on this website remains accurate and up to date, prospective students are advised to confirm course details with the Admissions Team prior to enrolment to ensure the course meets their requirements. The institution accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information presented.

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