Data Analysis The Open University UK

Overview

Within this Data Analysis CertHE from The Open University UK, computing and data analysis play an important role in almost all private and public sector employment. The need to understand how to use IT and data to inform business decisions has never been more important. 

It forms a foundation for further study or employment in the fields of mathematics, statistics, computing or data science.

Key facts:

• Introduces mathematical, statistical and computing techniques.

• Covers basic use of a range of appropriate software, including writing code in the Python language.

• Provides experience of carrying out data analysis and commenting on the results.

• Builds a solid foundation on which to continue on to a higher qualification in data science or employment in a wide range of sectors, including finance, government, health, education, the voluntary sector, business and commerce.

Career opportunities:

Data analysts and programmers are highly sought after in virtually all work places. The use of data analysis in social media, online commerce and government has revolutionised the digital economy, with employers across both the public and private sectors now recruiting data analysts and programmers to identify and solve complex business problems at the heart of strategic and operational decision making. 

With further study or practical experience, students are well placed to develop their expertise in all areas of employment including business intelligence, management, biology, economics, education, engineering, environment studies, finance, government, logistics, medicine, meteorology, market research, sport and multinational businesses.