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Data Analysis
Learn data analysis to power your career
Calbright’s Data Analysis Certificate Program provides the foundation for a career in the field, and serves as a springboard to the Google Professional Data Analytics Certification.
What is Data Analysis?
Data analysis is the ability to organize, interpret, and act on critical statistics and large amounts of information. It is an essential skill set in every industry as employers seek ways to improve and optimize data-driven decisions and operations.
What can Calbright’s data analysis certificate program do for you?
Students will learn to:- Analyze data systems and automate information retrieval
- Identify key business insights
- Prepare reports that show leaders how this data could be applied to their business model
100% Free
Online
Flexibly Paced
Certificate in 1 Year
Overview
Why do companies need Data Analysts?
Data analysts gather, manage, and visualize data for business intelligence insights in order to answer a question or to solve a problem. They provide critical information for organizational decision making and are found in many industries, including business, finance, insurance, criminal justice, science, medicine, and government.
Calbright’s Data Analysis certificate program is built in collaboration with employers, designed to reflect labor market insights and the needs of fast-growing sectors.
The need for data analysts is growing – the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 36% nationwide increase in data analyst jobs by 2031.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll be both a generalist and a specialist, ready to apply your understanding to a variety of new opportunities and, if you choose, move toward the Google Professional Data Analytics Certification.
This program is currently free to California residents.
Skills you'll gain
- Understanding of data types and sources, organizing complex data using spreadsheets and Structured Query Language (SQL) databases.
- Durable skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity – as well as character and leadership skills with a growth mindset.
- Using visualization and storytelling to present data in meaningful ways
- Creating a resume and portfolio, powerful job search tools that showcase innovation, organization and effective use of technology.
Courses in this Program
Introduction to Structured Data
This introductory course establishes a baseline understanding of terminology used in data analysis, how data is generated, and how to organize and visualize data using spreadsheets and Structured Query Language (SQL). You’ll begin preparing for the workplace by learning effective presentation and data storytelling techniques.
Application of Structured Data
This course is a hands-on experience where you’ll apply your knowledge, skills, and abilities to a real-world data project. This will include the manipulation of data using SQL to tell a story and give you the opportunity to present the interpretation of your data findings.
Topics Covered
Calbright programs are designed to reflect labor market needs, and are built in collaboration with employers. You'll build knowledge and skills in Data Analysis that will translate across a wide variety of business contexts. The program covers these topics and more:
- Data Terminology
- Data Visualization
- Spreadsheets
- Data Storytelling
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Professional Presentation Skills
Note: While Calbright programs are flexibly paced, enrollment agreements are limited in duration.
Students are enrolled in successive 6-month terms for a maximum program length of three years.
Careers and Outcomes
What can you do with a certificate in Data Analysis?
Data Analyst
Data Analysts gather, manage and visualize data for business intelligence insights in order to answer a question or to solve a problem. Data Analysts work in many industries, including business, finance, criminal justice, science, medicine, and government.
Office Administrator
Collects, compiles, and analyzes information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to assigned programs; participates in the preparation of reports that present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
Retail Manager
Responsible for total store sales, sales growth and how your team can contribute impact total store profitability. You will know and assess the competition; leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business model.
We'll help you get there!
No one should have to be in college alone, and at Calbright you’ve got a team working with you, supporting your success. Whether it’s help with your classes, help with technology, or even someone to help connect you to services you need in your life, we are here to be part of your journey to a better career and help transition you into a job in tech.
>11k
Over 11,000 entry level jobs requiring data analysis skills in California
$62k
Average starting salary for data analyst roles
15.4%
Expected job growth in California in the next 10 years
Jobs, salary, and growth data via Lightcast, August 2023.
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FAQs
Calbright is open to all California residents aged 18 years or older who have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
All Californians — regardless of immigration status — are welcome to enroll.
First, our training programs prepare you to earn industry-recognized certifications (via exams offered by third-party providers like CompTIA and Salesforce), proof to employers that you’re ready to succeed in a new career on day one of employment.
Second, every student that completes a program also gets a dedicated team of professional experts that will coach you to be the best version of yourself during your job search.
Third, all of our courses are flexibly-paced and 100% online — designed around your own unique life circumstances so school never gets in the way of other priorities.
Plus, Calbright comes at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Even the cost of the exams to receive industry-recognized certifications (such as the CompTIA A+, Security+, and Salesforce Certified Administrator exams) in your program of choice are covered.
We also offer resources that include (but are not limited to) technology support through our Chromebook and WiFi hotspot lending library; career counseling; and mental health services. All this and more make Calbright a great choice if you’re looking to level up your skillset.
Yes! All of our programs are currently free thanks to public funding from the State of California. That includes program tuition, testing costs, and technology resources like laptops and WiFi devices from our lending library.
Because our programs are free, we don’t need to offer financial aid.
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Calbright’s model is built around the needs of its adult learners. This means students can make progress when it works in their own schedule, whether that’s after your kids have gone to bed, over the weekend, or between shifts at work. Our student support team will work with you when you begin the program to create a realistic timeline to guide you. Timelines are three months, six months, ten months, or 14 months, providing flexibility as well as structure and gentle accountability to help stay on track.
We currently have five online, flexibly-paced training programs: IT Support, Medical Coding*, Cybersecurity, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Platform Administration, and Equitable Health Impacts: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
These programs are the first of many, with each fitting into wraparound services designed to prepare you for success in the job market.
*Please note that we are currently not accepting new applications into the Medical Coding program.
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