Certificate in data analytics - Jul 2026 Group 1

Purchase now and get access when the course opens on 13 July 2026

Data is no longer just for specialists. Today, finance and business professionals need to ask sharper questions, interpret evidence with confidence, and communicate insights that drive better outcomes.

The certificate in data analytics gives accounting and finance professionals the practical skills and commercial confidence to move beyond reporting and start shaping decisions. Over seven weeks, you’ll build the mindset, tools and credibility to turn raw data into insights stakeholders trust and act on.

This certificate is for professionals who want to be recognised for clear thinking, strong analysis and influence, not just technical compliance.

What you’ll be able to do differently

By completing this certificate, you will be able to:

• Confidently identify business problems that can be solved with data, grounded in a clear understanding of core data analytics concepts and ethical considerations
• Critically assess whether data is fit for analysis, considering quality, relevance, privacy and governance before work begins  
• Collect, manage and prepare data using appropriate tools, including bringing data into an analysis platform and preparing it in line with privacy requirements 
• Analyse and interpret data to generate meaningful insight that addresses real business problems 
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for managers and decision‑makers 
• Communicate insights with confidence, using narratives that resonate with stakeholders and support decision‑making 
• Apply practical data analytics techniques immediately within their own organisational context 

On successful completion, you’ll earn an industry-recognised microcredential, verified proof of your data analytics capability.

How you’ll learn 

A certificate is a structured learning journey that builds capability week by week. 

Participants progress through four self‑paced micro courses, supported by expert‑led workshops that help connect learning to real business challenges. 

All learning and assessment activities are completed over seven weeks, providing momentum without overwhelming busy professionals.

Is this certificate right for you? 

This certificate is best suited to finance professionals, managers and leaders who want greater confidence using data to support decision making, challenge assumptions and communicate insights.

No coding skills or advanced mathematics are required to get started. Basic familiarity with numbers and business data, such as budgets, reports or performance metrics, will help you get the most value from the course.

It may not be suitable for professionals already working at an advanced analytics level.