DATA ANALYST (ENTRY LEVEL)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective:
Description:
The need for IT departments and Business Units to monitor and analyze data is increasing daily. There is currently an unprecedented demand for the skills required to manage and leverage large data sets into a competitive advantage. Professionals completing our certificate program will understand how to automate methods of collecting and analyzing data and utilizing the findings to create a business recommendation.
Students will master Excel from learning to navigate the User Interface to using the software for Data Mining, Machine learning and predictive analytics utilizing toolsets including Analysis Services and Power Pivots and Pivot Tables.   Microsoft Access will be used to manage data including creating a new database, constructing tables, designing forms and reports. Students will be able to expand their knowledge of database design, write advanced queries, structure existing data, share data across applications, and customize reports. Students will create a basic report by connecting to a database and modifying the report's presentation. Information is critical to making sound business decisions.    Understand the role of the business analyst. Acquire a solid understanding of the various tasks/activities that comprises business analysis. Recognize the pre and post project business analysis activities. Develop requirements for software-intensive systems using proven methodologies. Build a use case-based requirements model Write user stories and brief, casual, fully developed use cases    Validate requirements, manage the changes and keep traceability    Learn how to initiate a root cause analysis and gather data for investigating process and non-process incidents.   Apply powerful techniques to identify and know the difference between symptoms and root causes Learn how to avoid future incidents by developing appropriate recommendations to address causal factors and root causes. Develop a process to identify systemic problem areas. Students will also identify the processes, requirements, time, cost and manage projects.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$8500.00
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included intuition):
Excel – Part 1, Excel – Part 2, Excel – Part 3, Access – Part 1, Access –Part 2, Crystal Reports Level One, Crystal Reports Level Two, Excel – Data Analysis with PivotTables, Excel – Data Analysis with PowerPivot, BA01 – Business Analysis Essentials, BA10 – Understanding Root Cause Analysis, BA30 –Foundations of Business Analysis, Project Management Fundamentals
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jon Struebing
Email: jstruebing@careerdevelopmentsolutions.com
Phone number: 520-589-1002
F. Direct Website link to the program:
https://www.careerdevelopmentsolutions.com/career-training-program-catalogs
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
None required
• Other requirements needed:
High School Diploma or Equivalency
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.careerdevelopmentsolutions.com/hubfs/CDS%20-%20www.careerdevelopmentsolutions.com/Arizona%20Files/AZ%20Refund%20Policy.pdf
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Microsoft / Council for Six Sigma Certification
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway:
Six Sigma Yellow, Six Sigma Green, Six Sigma Black
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• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes
Globally recognized Microsoft MOS Certificate
• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: No
Accrediting Agency and link to website:

J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 100%

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