Data Analytics
The Certificate in Data Analytics is a new 1-year part-time conversion programme devised in response to the highlighted need for data savvy graduates. It will provide learners with skills in the areas of statistics, programming and databases that will enable them to transfer much of the domain specific knowledge/skill already gain in their primary degree(s) to the IT and Data Analytics sector.
| Award Name | Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Duration
1 Year.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered fully online. over two semesters but participants will be required to attend campus once persemester for exams.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
ANY Honours (Level 8) Degree with 15 credits of Mathematics and/or Statistics
OR
Level 7 Degree with 15 credits of Mathematics and/or Statistics AND at least 2 years of work experience together with strong numeracy skills. No prior programming exposure is required.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
The course provides a starting point for a career in areas such as:
Data Analyst;
Data Scientist;
Data Engineer;
Progression routes open to graduates of the Certificate in Data Analytics, may include conversion to the Higher Diploma in Data Analytics (this would involve some bridging modules).
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
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Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.
Data Analytics is a contributor to key technologies in many areas of Business, Engineering and Computing. This programme is a first step into the area of Data Analytics, providing upskilling and reskilling opportunities. This 1-year part-time programme, consists of a technical subset of the modules being offered in year 1 of the Higher Diploma in Data Analytics. It aims to provide participants with a strong foundation in statistical techniques, spreadsheet technologies and statistical programming using R.
Who Should Apply?
This course is aimed at:
- Candidates with strong numeracy skills and a basic knowledge of statistics who wish to become more data savvy. No prior programming exposure is required.
- Graduates with strong numerate skills who wish to pursue a career in the expanding area of Data Analytics.
- Professionals who wish to develop their Data Analytics skills to apply them to real problems in their current work domains.
Semester 1
Statistics using R - 1
Spreadsheet Data Analytics
Semester 2
Applied Database Systems
Statistics using R - 2.
Dr Kevin McDaid,
School of Informatics & Creative Arts
E: kevin.mcdaid@ dkit.ie