Course summary

This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge and associated skills and behaviours required to work in a variety of roles in data analysis. It will also prepare learners to progress to further study and apprenticeships in this area. This qualification is designed for learners who want to upskill or retrain within the digital sector. It is also suitable for learners who want to further their studies in the digital sector. This higher technical qualification (HTQ) will give learners the skills, knowledge and behaviours to meet specific employer needs and industry requirements. • focus on the study of data analysis within the digital sector • offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge • provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills The objectives of this qualification are to provide learners with knowledge, skills and behaviours related to the following areas: • legislation and security standards applied to data analytics • data fundamentals and lifecycle • data structure and databases • stakeholder engagement and user experience in data analytics • organisational data • data mining and statistical analysis

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.