Course fee: R3 340.00
Deposit: R835.00
Monthly instalment: R501.00
Payment duration: 5 months
Study duration: We recommend a total of 60 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 2 months.
Skillsoft course access: 12 months
Course code: C01260
This course is intended for:
Candidates who want to gain a basic understanding of data mining and analysis, or those who want to develop the skills required to facilitate data-driven business decisions in pursuit of a career in business analysis. CompTIA Data+ is regarded as an entry-level certification and forms part of the CompTIA Data and Analytics Career Pathway.
You will learn the following skills:
- Data Concepts and Environments: Boost your knowledge in identifying basic concepts of data schemas and dimensions while understanding the difference between common data structures and file formats.
- Data Mining: Grow your skills to explain data acquisition concepts, reasons for cleansing and profiling datasets, executing data manipulation, and understanding techniques for data manipulation.
- Data Analysis: Gain the ability to apply the appropriate descriptive statistical methods and summarize types of analysis and critical analysis techniques.
- Visualization: Learn how to translate business requirements to create the appropriate visualization in the form of a report or dashboard with the proper design components.
- Data Governance, Quality, & Controls: Increase your ability to summarize important data governance concepts and apply data quality control concepts.
Possible career options include:
- Data Architect
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Reporting Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
Modules and topics covered:
CompTIA Data+
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Understanding Databases
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Database Concepts
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Understanding Data
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Data Analytics Tools
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Data Acquisition & Cleansing
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Understanding Data Manipulation
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Data Manipulation Techniques
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Query Optimization
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Descriptive Statistical Methods
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Inferential Statistical Methods
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Data Analysis Types & Techniques
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Data Visualization Reports
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Data Visualization Dashboards
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Creating Charts & Graphs
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Data Governance
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001): Data Quality & Master Data Management
Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have 18–24 months of experience in a report/business analyst job role, exposure to databases and analytical tools, a basic understanding of statistics, and data visualization experience.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Beginner.
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.
Course type: Industry endorsed
Industry partner: CompTIA
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.
Certification issued by: Optimi College
Dedicated support team
We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.
Exam booking assistance
Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. Optimi College also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.
Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access
Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.