Be job-ready in 5 months
Data Analytics
- ALX Foundations leadership and soft skills training
- The basics of logic, design-thinking, and problem-solving
- How to analyse data in practical, real-world scenarios
- Career-focused data training
What is the Data Analytics Programme?
Developed in partnership with ExploreAI, a leader in Data Analytics education.
The programme kicks off with ALX Foundations, where you will learn critical communication, leadership, and career development skills that will help you thrive in the digital workforce.
During the data analytics specialisation, you will focus your attention on real-world applications of data analysis and gain a basic understanding of how to explore, analyse, transform, and visualise data.
In the end, you will receive a certificate of completion in Data Analytics.
Modules
Module 01 – ALX Foundations
Learn key leadership and professional skills that will help you navigate and succeed in the workplace.
Module 02 – Soft Skills & Leadership Training
Finish Foundations understanding your personal brand, how to write a CV, and how to ace a job interview.
Module 03 – Introduction to Data
Immerse yourself in the foundations of data analytics, including key problem-solving, and programmatic thinking skills.
Module 04 – How to Prepare Data
Develop essential data modelling and spreadsheet skills to unlock meaningful insights and make informed decisions.
Module 05 – Querying Data
Learn to query and transform databases using Structured Query Language (SQL) to navigate the world of big data.
Module 06 – Learn to Visualise Data
Communicate with impact by translating complex data into compelling visual narratives through data visualisation.
Qualify for In-Demand Jobs in Data Analytics
59% of companies plan to increase positions requiring data analysis skills.
$133B
The projected global Data Analytics market by 2026
483,000+
Open jobs in Data Analytics
Source: Market Research Future
Top Employers who are hiring Data Analytics
Who will benefit
You are new to data analysis or want to further your knowledge of the fundamental concepts to apply to your current role.
You are looking for a programme that will work around your schedule and you are able to dedicate 30-40 hours per week to learning.
You like to tackle complex data sets and have a strong desire to improve your data literacy skills.
Get a job in Data Analytics
This fully-online programme teaches you the skills you need to prepare for an entry-level role in data analytics.
Prepare for jobs such as
- Data Capturer
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Data Visualisation Developer
- Marketing Analytics Specialist
- Customer Insights Analyst
- Risk Management Analyst
Our Learner’s Journey
Curriculum
You’ll learn about
- An introduction to data analysis and data structures.
- To analyse data and build statistical models for practical, real-world scenarios.
- Logic, design thinking and problem-solving.
- How to prepare and build data dashboards to communicate insights and findings properly.
Tools you will learn
Course Duration & Learning Modalities
How You’ll learn
Work through downloadable content and online instructional material at your own pace.
Interact with your peers and mentors online or in-person at our Tech Hubs.
Supplement your learning with interactive content including video lectures and walk-throughs.
Test your knowledge with weekly quizzes and projects based on the latest in tech.
Investigate real-world case studies and learn to apply your skills practically.
Fees & Financing
Programme costs typically range from $7,500 – $12,500 USD, but our partnerships allow us to offer all eligible ALX learners the opportunity to participate with programme costs waived.
- Programme Value (sponsored):
$7,500 - Admin Fee: $150
- Pay Upfront (20%): $120
- Pay as you Learn (3x monthly instalment): $50/month (3)
- 50/50 instalments: $75 (2)
All successfully accepted ALX learners must pay a one-time administration fee, payable on completion of the 8-week compulsory Foundations module and before you start your chosen Tech Specialisation. Pay in full at a 20% discount, or in monthly instalments to complete your programme.
Programme Requirements
- 18-34 years old
- Of African origin
- Ability to write and speak English proficiently
- A laptop or desktop computer with access to a stable internet connection
- Application fee applies
FAQs
Please ask LEA our Learning Experience Assistant for more information and answers to any additional questions.
ALX offers flexible payment terms:
- Monthly instalments with the first payment due upon completion of your Foundations module, no later than ten days after receiving the payment request email, or by managing your payment in the payment app as per the deadline communicated there.
- One-time payment upfront with 20% discount. This payment is due upon completion of your Foundations module, no later than ten days after receiving the payment request email.
- 50/50 instalments, due at the start of month 1 and the start of month 3 of each tech specialisation.
You can either pay for the ALX Administration fee yourself or have someone pay for you on your behalf. We accept all major credit cards, Apple and Google Pay, PayPal and mobile money payment options. You will have the option to pay in local currency or in USD. Some markets have cash options as well.
ALX accepts a wide variety of payment methods, including (but not limited to):.
- Egypt: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, FawryPay
- Ethiopia: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, TeleBirr, CBEBirr, M-Pesa, Hello Cash, EBirr
- Ghana: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, MTN, Vodafone, Airtel
- Kenya: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, M-Pesa, Airtel
- Morocco: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, Cash Payments
- Nigeria: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, All Major Banks, Bank Transfer, ApplePay, GooglePay, POS, NQR, eNaira, PayAttitude, Paga, 1Voucher
- Rwanda: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, MTN, Airtel
- South Africa: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, All Major Banks, 1Voucher, ApplePay, GooglePay, Zapper
- Other African markets: many of the above options are available in other African countries as well
NB. For bank transfers, please check with your provider as bank charges may apply. NB. For all non-card transactions (such as bank transfers, Applepay, GooglePay, FawryPay or mobile transactions) a 2% non-refundable processing fee may apply.
The administration fee is a non-refundable fee that is compulsory for learners to complete their programme. You will not receive a refund if you are unable to complete the programme, however you will be able to defer to a later cohort. Please note that the deferment cut-off date is at the end of week 2 of your programme. After this date you will not be able to select to defer and will be considered as having dropped out of your programme. If you do decide to defer to another cohort, you will not be required to pay the administration fee again.
NB. Please note that deferment is not possible for learners in Data Science.
You will be able to defer your participation in 2024. You have two options:
- If you defer BEFORE before confirming your enrollment and completing your administration fee, your fee will roll over to the next cohort and you will need to complete payment upon completing your 2-month Foundations module
- If you defer AFTER you have confirmed enrollment and paid some or all of your administration fee, your place will roll over to the next cohort and you will NOT need to pay the full administration fee again. Please note that the deferment cut off date for Tech Lite Cohorts is at the end of week 2 of your programme. After this date you will not be able to select to defer and will be considered as having dropped out of your programme.
NB: ALX continuously evolves its programme portfolio and we cannot guarantee that your selected programme will be available in the next cohort.
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