Cisco Data Analytics Essentials (Professional Course)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Data Analytics Essentials is an introductory programme designed to equip learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills in data analysis, focusing on how raw data is transformed into meaningful insights for decision-making in modern organisations.

The course introduces learners to key data analytics processes including data collection, cleaning, organisation, analysis, and visualisation. Learners develop an understanding of how data is used across industries such as business, finance, healthcare, and technology to support strategic planning and performance improvement.

Through hands-on training using Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Tableau, learners gain practical experience in working with datasets, performing basic statistical analysis, and creating interactive data visualisations. The course also introduces data ethics, data quality, and bias awareness to ensure responsible use of data. This beginner-friendly programme requires no prior experience and provides a strong foundation for further studies in data science, business intelligence, and advanced analytics.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners are awarded the Cisco Certificate of Completion in Data Analytics Essentials, an industry-recognised credential that validates foundational skills in data analysis, data management, and data visualisation.

The certification demonstrates competence in key tools and concepts including Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, SQL for database querying, and Tableau for visualisation and reporting. It also confirms the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively.

This qualification enhances employability in data-related roles such as data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, and administrative data support. It serves as a strong entry-level certification for learners pursuing careers or further studies in data science, analytics, and information systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
  • Explain the role and process of data analytics in organisations
  • Collect, investigate, and interpret datasets for analysis
  • Clean and prepare data for accurate analysis
  • Use Excel to transform and analyse datasets
  • Apply basic statistical methods to interpret data
  • Use SQL to query and retrieve data from relational databases
  • Design and create data visualisations using Tableau
  • Identify ethical issues, bias, and data integrity challenges
  • Develop a basic data analytics portfolio using real-world datasets

📢 UPCOMING COURSE

Course Units

Unit 1: Data Analytics Projects
Unit 2: Data Gathering and Investigation
Unit 3: Data Cleaning and Preparation
Unit 4: Data Transformation with Excel
Unit 5: Data Analysis Using Statistics
Unit 6: Introduction to Relational Databases and SQL
Unit 7: Structured Query Language (SQL) Fundamentals
Unit 8: Introduction to Tableau
Unit 9: Ethics and Bias in Data
Unit 10: Career Pathways in Data Analytics

Career Opportunities

• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Information Security Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst
• Business Intelligence Support Assistant
• Data Entry and Reporting Officer
• Administrative Data Support Officer