DATA ANALYTICS Level 4

Level 4
Courses For Industry
eCampus

Overview

This qualification will introduce learners to analytical approaches used to collect and investigate data in a meaningful way. The statistical concepts for understanding distributions and probability will be introduced along with several tests and approaches that can be used to evaluate the quality of data, assessing it for blunders, missingness, outliers and skewness. Statistical models and the concept of predictive analytics will be introduced, and examples given through the introduction of regression analysis.

This course is 75% funded by the Department for the Economy and 25% paid by the employer as part of the Skills Focus Programme. To qualify, your business or social enterprise must have less than 250 employees and you must be based in Northern Ireland and operate for profit.

Applicants should have achieved at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, ICT Skills and Mathematics at Grade C or above.

The qualification will cover the following areas in relation to data analytics:

Knowledge and understanding of the concept of data analytics and predictive analytics
Knowledge and understanding of hypothesis testing
Be able to carry out predictive analytics using regression analysis
The ability to carry out analysis using the R package
The ability to use statistical tools to assess data quality and distributional form and cleanse data

This course will be assessed via coursework throughout the duration of the course.

Successful completion of this qualification may allow progression onto the OCN NI Level 5 Certificate in Data Analytics or other higher level qualifications in the areas of information technology and/or data analytics.