Professional Certificate in Data Analysis

Professional Certificate in Data Analysis

• Define data requirements, demonstrating a detailed understanding and rigour

• Illustrate the benefits and uses of data analysis and the techniques applied when analysing business data

• Develop skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes within your organisation

Who is it for?

• The professional certificate is for anyone who needs to understand and apply data analysis within a business change environment

• Suitable for business analysts, systems analysts and technical or solutions architects

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements for this certification.

What will I learn?

You’ll gain a broad understanding of data analysis including:

• Concepts and principles of data analysis and modelling

• Entity relationship modelling

• How to rationalise data

• Analysis class modelling

• Validation techniques

The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list.

Download our latest syllabus (PDF)

Download our sample question paper (PDF)

How do I get this certification?

How does it work?

Become part of Data Analysis mentoring programme and walk through the learning objectives of the certification

How long will it take?

4 weeks - 6 months

When do we meet?

We meet every two weeks on Tuesday between 5 pm and 6 pm UK time. Between sessions, the group uses online chat to stay focused and often arranges additional sessions with each other to accelerate their certification

What format is the exam?

• 90 minute ‘closed book’ 40 scenario-based multiple choice questions

• Pass mark is 65%

What are the benefits of gaining a BCS certification?

• Demonstrate your practical experience and show you have the capabilities to be an effective business analyst.

• Map your skills and identify your goals along your career path by following the SFIAplus industry-standard framework.

• Gain an internationally recognised certification, enabling you to take your skills around the world.