NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Data Analyst - HTQ
An employer-recognised Higher Technical Qualification giving you the skills to launch or advance a career in data analysis.
Course overview
This is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education as meeting specific employer needs and industry requirements. It is designed for learners who want to begin or advance their career within data analysis.
Made up of mandatory units, the qualification covers legislation and security standards applied to data analytics, data fundamentals and lifecycle, data structures and databases, stakeholder engagement and user experience, organisational data, and data mining and statistical analysis. Assessment combines an internally assessed portfolio of evidence with task-based controlled assessments, graded pass, merit or distinction.
It prepares learners for a variety of roles in data analysis, such as junior analyst, data analyst, marketing data analyst or problem analyst, as well as progression to related apprenticeships and higher education.
Entry requirements
- No specific prior skills or knowledge required, though a relevant Level 3 qualification is helpful.
- Learners must be at least 18 years old.
- Sound English and maths skills are recommended given the analytical nature of the course.