Data Analyst
Analyze data and model phenomena with realistic business cases. Start your career in Data Science now!
A flexible online program
Imagine starting a brand-new career at any time! Can’t commit to full-time? No problem, study at your own pace.
Real-world projects
Acquire the most relevant skills by completing 9 projects based on those required in your future career.
Individual learning support
Benefit from weekly mentoring sessions with an expert in the field.
Bachelor's-level diploma
Leave with a professional qualification and the guarantee of a job within 6 months.
Data
Data Analyst
Bachelor's-level diplomaIndividual learning supportJob guaranteeDue to unprecedented growth, it is estimated that more than 200,000 jobs in the data sector will be created by 2020 in the U.S. alone.
Here at OpenClassrooms, we focus on high-demand roles, reverse-engineering our curriculum based on the skills needed to perform on the job.
We've built this one-year, bachelor’s-level diploma program in data analysis to enable our students to develop their careers in the growing data sector. This program is taught entirely online with one-on-one, weekly sessions with a dedicated mentor.
What will I do as a Data Analyst?
A Data Analyst's job is to analyze data and transform it into highly valuable metrics for a company. They are responsible for both data collection and data processing as well as guaranteeing data integrity.
A Data Analyst reports the results to various departments in the company. Therefore, a Data Analyst will need to develop communication and reporting skills to support decision-making processes.
A data analyst's responsibilities are diverse. They include:
- Gathering data: standardizing it while maintaining its integrity.
- Interpreting data: identifying trends and helping others make sense of it.
- Presenting data: creating dashboards, visualizations, and written reports.
- Analyzing data: supporting decision-making to improve the company’s strategy.
How much will I earn?
Here is what you can expect to earn in your career as a Data Analyst:
US Income Estimates:
- Beginner: $60,000 to $70,000 per year
- Senior: $70,000 to $100,000 per year
UK Income Estimates:
- Beginner: £22,000 to £30,000 per year
- Senior: £30,000 to £48,000 per year
(source: glassdoor.com)
Roles in data analysis are in high demand for full-time employment. Freelance Data Analysts have charged up to $500 or £400 per day of work.
What are my job prospects?
Companies around the world are looking for Data Analysts both in start-ups and in large enterprises.
This program will prepare you for the following careers:
- Data Analyst (6,000+ jobs on Indeed.com)
- Marketing Analyst (10,000+ jobs on Indeed.com)
- Business Intelligence Analyst (5,000+ jobs on Indeed.com)
Who is eligible to enroll?
- Required level: High school diploma, GCSE or equivalent
- A good level of English (for non-native speakers, a CEFR level of B2, an IELTS band score of 6.5, or a TOEFL score of 80 is recommended)
- Access to a computer (PC or Mac), equipped with a microphone, a webcam and a good internet connection.
Technical prerequisites
- Fundamentals of probability, statistics, and linear algebra (i.e. matrices multiplication).
Required Equipment
Your computer doesn't need to be particularly powerful to complete this path, but it will need to meet the following requirements:
- CPU: 2 x 64-bit, 2.8 GHz, Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 (Quad Core)
- RAM: 16GB memory or larger
- Storage: Recommended minimum of 100 GB
What will I learn?
- Perform database searches using SQL queries to retrieve relevant data.
- Transform data into valuable information.
- Create informative data visualizations.
- Create dashboards and reports to facilitate the decision making process.
- Apply key mathematical concepts for data analysis.
How will I learn at OpenClassrooms?
Our learning method is unique and revolves around two elements: professional projects and dedicated mentoring sessions.
Projects
At OpenClassrooms, learning is project-driven because that’s the fastest way to become proficient. Projects offer hands-on experience so you can hit the ground running when you start your new job.
OpenClassrooms' Data-Analyst path has 9 projects that you’ll need to complete one at a time with the support of your mentor. You’ll receive a detailed brief with the context, deliverables and additional details. Then it’s up to you to go and make it real! To do this you’ll have to be creative, coming up with innovative solutions to the questions at hand.
Want to see an example of a project? Read our blog post here.
Mentorship
During your path, you will be allocated a mentor who will offer one-to-one support via weekly video conference sessions. This mentor will offer guidance on your projects, help define objectives and guide you until you reach them. Our mentors are dedicated professionals who are experts in their field and have experience in sharing their know-how with our students.
Your diploma
OpenClassrooms is a private distance learning establishment, registered with the Board of Education in Paris, France.
Once you’ve completed your training path and validated your skills, you’ll be awarded the "Data Analyst" title.
You'll earn the "Data Analyst" certificate, registered at the National Directory of Professional Certifications. This diploma is at Bachelor's-level on the EQF (European Qualifications Framework).Contact the university or higher education establishment where you’d like to continue your studies if you have questions about the equivalence of the diploma.
Job guarantee
Find work within 6 months of graduating.
Get your money back from OpenClassrooms if you don't.
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Data Analyst
Bachelor's-level diplomaIndividual learning supportJob guaranteeA teaching method based on practical experience.
Acquire key skills for your future career with real-world projects.
Make progress with the support of an experienced professional.
Acquire concrete know-how and demonstrate it with a portfolio.
Detailed projects and skills
project 130 hours
Start your journey as a Data Analyst
It's time to step into your new role and find out what it means to be a Data Analyst. Take the time to also define your goals and your study schedule in this first project.
Skills acquired in this project
- Adopt a lifelong learning mindset
- Prepare for an interview for a Data Analyst position
project 240 hours
24 hours in the life of a Data Analyst
Today you must provide a monthly report to your manager. What figures will you choose? Which graphs will you include in your presentation?
Skills acquired in this project
- Describe the role of a Data Analyst
project 350 hours
Improve your client's Social Media strategy
You have landed your first freelance job as a Data Analyst for an online magazine! Analyze your client's user data and make recommendations to better target their Social Media audience.
Skills acquired in this project
- Prepare the database and dataset using SQL
- Retrieve and analyze data using SQL queries
- Apply the concepts of the relational model using SQL
- Apply relational algebra operations using SQL
project 470 hours
Conduct a public health study
You are responsible for setting the parameters for a study on malnutrition. To guide future research, you will have to designate data points, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Skills acquired in this project
- Use Python Data Science libraries to solve a business problem
- Apply basic programming operations
- Apply relational algebra operations using Python
- Retrieve data from an external source
- Use a notebook to facilitate programming and collaboration
project 580 hours
Analyze your company’s sales
Your company provides you with their raw sales data and asks you to make sense of it. It's up to you to spot areas for growth and new market opportunities.
Skills acquired in this project
- Describe a dataset using a bivariate analysis
- Describe a dataset using a univariate analysis
- Transform a dataset for analysis
project 6100 hours
Conduct a market analysis
You are employed in an agribusiness company that wants to expand internationally. You must therefore identify new countries to grow their business.
Skills acquired in this project
- Perform a statistical test
- Carry out a hierarchical clustering
project 770 hours
Detect counterfeit notes
Your IT consulting company has a new client: a government agency in charge of anti-counterfeiting.
Your mission: find a solution to detect counterfeit notes
Skills acquired in this project
- Apply a modeling technique
- Perform a classification with the k-means algorithm
- Select the appropriate classification algorithm
- Describe a dataset through principal component analysis
- Select the appropriate model to meet business requirements
project 880 hours
Make an income prediction
An international bank hopes to find new customers. From existing data, build a model to analyze and predict the income of prospective clients.
Skills acquired in this project
- Apply an ANOVA
- Select the appropriate model to meet business requirements
- Apply a linear regression
project 960 hours
Help your company visualize their progress
Your pharmaceutical company wants to easily and efficiently monitor their ongoing projects. Your goal: create a custom dashboard for the executive committee.
Skills acquired in this project
- Identify project needs to create a relevant dashboard
- Create a dashboard to inform and assist decision making
Diploma
Data Analyst
One-to-one learning support
Benefit from weekly individual mentoring sessions with an expert in the field.
Progress rapidly through projects thanks to their expertise in sharing know-how.
The OpenClassrooms community
Count on our solid student community to give you support 24-7.
Share your doubts or queries with a comprehensive network of students, mentors, and graduates.
Pay for your path
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Benefits
Adapts to your schedule: Study at your pace
Non-binding subscription: Stop at any time
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