Certificate in Data Analysis

Netcom’s Level 2 Data Analysis course gives you a solid introduction to how data is collected, analysed and used to support informed decision-making. You’ll explore data types, data ethics, basic statistics and spreadsheet-based analysis, building practical, job-ready skills for today’s data-driven workplaces.

Ideal for beginners, this short online data analysis qualification strengthens your understanding of core data concepts while introducing the tools and techniques used across modern organisations.

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Course Details:

6 weeks FT or 11 weeks PT

100% online learning

Career development

135 hours Total Qualification Time

Level 2 NCFE Certificate in Data Analysis

Adult Skills Fund

Build strong data analysis foundations

Netcom’s Level 2 Data Analysis course introduces you to the essential principles of working with data. You’ll learn what data is, how it differs from information and how organisations use data analysis to identify patterns, trends and insights.

The course covers ethical and legal considerations, including GDPR and responsible data use, alongside practical skills such as data validation, cleansing, statistical analysis and interpreting results. You’ll also explore different types of data, including qualitative and quantitative data, and understand how data supports everyday business and operational decisions.

Develop practical, job-ready data skills

Alongside theory, this course focuses on practical application. You’ll work with spreadsheet software to collect, structure and manipulate data, carrying out tasks such as filtering, using lookup functions, creating pivot tables and applying basic statistical measures.

You’ll also learn how to communicate insights effectively through charts, graphs and visualisations, making this course ideal for learners seeking an introductory data analytics course online or a foundation course in data analysis aligned with real workplace practices.

Flexible
online training with
expert support

Delivered fully online with structured tutor support, this course allows you to learn flexibly around existing commitments. Whether you’re aiming to move into a data-focused role, strengthen your digital skills for work or prepare for further study, this online data analysis course equips you with essential knowledge and confidence to work with data in a range of environments.

Do you qualify for a fully funded place?

You could learn for free if you meet the eligibility criteria:

  • You live in the South Yorkshire
  • You’re aged 19 or over  
  • You earn below the gross annual wage cap of £24,570
  • You’re not currently undertaking any other government-funded training  
  • You’re not in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is

The curriculum

Here's a sample of what you'll learn in our Level 2 Data Analysis course.

Introduction to data analysis

  • What data is and how it is used
  • Difference between data and information
  • Types of data analytics: descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive
  • Ethical data analysis principles

The role of a data analyst

  • Responsibilities and skills of a data analyst
  • Technical and transferable skills
  • Exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing
  • Career pathways in data and analytics

Data protection and ethics

  • Personal data and GDPR principles
  • Data Protection Act and lawful processing
  • Ethical use and handling of data

Data collection and preparation

  • Identifying internal and external data sources
  • Assessing data reliability and quality
  • Research methods for data collection
  • Data validation and cleansing techniques

Structuring and processing data

  • Preparing data for analysis
  • Importing data into spreadsheets
  • Removing duplicates and correcting errors
  • Data storage methods

Data interpretation and analysis

  • Understanding different data formats
  • Identifying relationships and outliers
  • Basic statistical concepts (mean, median, mode, range)
  • Using spreadsheet functions for analysis

Data manipulation in spreadsheets

  • Filtering and anonymising data
  • Lookup functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)
  • Pivot tables and summaries
  • Handling anomalies and outliers

Communication and data visualisation

  • Presenting data for different audiences
  • Designing effective charts and graphs
  • Using colour, layout and labelling correctly
  • Explaining insights and findings clearly

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Where could the Netcom Data Analysis course take your career?

Break into Data Analysis with roles like:

Data Assistant, £18,000–£22,000

A Data Assistant supports teams by collecting, cleaning and maintaining data. Responsibilities may include updating spreadsheets, producing basic reports and ensuring data accuracy. This role is ideal for individuals starting out in data-related work.

Business or Operations Assistant, £18,000–£23,000

Many business support roles require analysing and reporting on data. This role involves monitoring performance metrics, supporting decision-making and producing reports for managers.

Junior Administrator (Data-focused), £17,000–£21,000

A Junior Administrator with data responsibilities helps manage records, analyse simple datasets and support compliance and reporting tasks across departments.

Progression to further study

Learners may also progress to Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in data analytics, digital skills, IT, business, finance or related subjects.

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