BCS Professional Certificate in Data Analysis
Length
3 days
Price
$1999
Cities
Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth
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Why Choose This Course
The BCS Professional Certificate in Data Analysis is a two‑ to three‑day programme that immerses participants in essential data analysis concepts relevant to business environments. It covers defining data requirements, building class and entity‑relationship models, normalisation techniques, and validation approaches. Learners engage with the full data lifecycle—from sourcing and cleansing to analysing and safeguarding data—and are introduced to descriptive statistics and ethical considerations around data protection.
It’s increasingly vital for organisations to base decisions on reliable and well‑structured data. This course equips business analysts, systems analysts, solution architects and related professionals with rigorous approaches and modelling techniques to support clear, evidence‑driven outcomes. The skills you gain align with business change workflows, enabling improved requirements gathering and data integrity, both of which support effective decision‑making and successful transformation initiatives.
As demand grows for informed data practitioners, this certification enhances your career credentials and practical capability. You’ll refine your ability to define data structures, carry out effective data analysis for business decisions, and ensure compliance with data governance and protection standards. The BCS Professional Certificate in Data Analysis certification training course is available in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra, in‑house and live virtual online.
Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Exam
Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam(s).
- DA01: BCS Professional Certificate in Data Analysis
Books
Data analyis course material is provided
Delivery
- Instructor-led Classroom Training at our premises
- Live Virtual Online Training attend in real-time from anywhere
- In-House Training at your premises (4+ participants)
Skills Gained
- Defining precise data requirements
- Building entity‑relationship models
- Applying normalisation principles
- Creating and interpreting class diagrams
- Using data analysis techniques and descriptive statistics
- Understanding data lifecycle and protection measures
Audience
- Business analysts
- Systems analysts and solution architects
- Project and business change professionals
- Anyone involved in structuring and analysing business data
Objectives
- Understand key principles of data analysis and modelling
- Learn to define and document accurate data requirements
- Build and interpret entity-relationship and class models
- Apply normalisation techniques to rationalise data structures
- Explore data lifecycle stages and governance considerations
- Use descriptive statistics to support business decision-making
Outline
- Definitions of terms – data, data analysis, data model
- Rationale for analysing and modelling data
- Techniques used in data analysis such as Entity relationship modelling, Analysis class modelling, and Normalisation
- Approaches to data analysis and modelling that are- Derived from business needs: ‘top-down’, and Derived from data sources: ‘bottom-up’
- Application of data analysis artefacts such as Business modelling, System modelling (existing and required), Impact analysis, Communication and training
- Content of an entity relationship model
- Identification of entities and attributes
- Entity types and entity occurrences
- Attribute types and attribute occurrences
- Simple and compound keys
- Types of relationships like Cardinality (1:1, 1:M, M:M), Optionality, Exclusivity, Recursion, and Naming relationships
- Super-types and sub-types
- Normalisation process and rules
- Definition of the TNF tests
- Rationalisation of TNF results from multiple data sources
- Development of the TNF model
- Objects and classes
- Structure of a class: name, attributes, operations
- Associates and multiplicity
- Naming associations
- Generalisation
- Cross-referencing matrices: CRUD matrix
- Data navigation paths
Price
| Category | Full-Time (Weekdays) | Part-Time (Weeknights) | Part-Time (Weekends) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days | Monday to Wednesday | Mondays and Tuesdays | Saturdays only |
| Time | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Duration | 3 days | 3 weeks | 53weeks |
| Price | $1999 | $1999 | $1999 |
Terms & Conditions
The supply of this course is governed by our terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before enrolling, as enrolment is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions. Proposed course dates are given, course runs subject to availability and minimum registrations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Who should take the BCS Professional Certificate in Data Analysis course?
This course is designed for business analysts, systems analysts, solution architects, and professionals involved in data modelling and analysis.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
There are no formal prerequisites, but familiarity with business analysis concepts can be helpful.
What does the certification exam involve?
The DA01 exam assesses knowledge of data analysis principles, modelling techniques, and data lifecycle management through multiple-choice questions.
Can I attend this course online?
Yes, the course is available in-person at training centres and live virtual online for flexible learning options.
Our Partnership
We are proud to collaborate with Telstra, one of Australia’s leading technology and telecommunications organisations, to deliver the BCS Professional Certificate in Data Analysis training course. This collaboration enables learners to develop globally recognised data analysis capabilities, including defining data requirements, modelling techniques, normalisation, and data validation. The course empowers professionals to interpret and manage data effectively, supporting informed, evidence-based decisions in today’s dynamic business environment.
$112,000
Average annual salary for data analysis professionals in Australia (above the national IT average).
74%
Employers state that data analysis certification is a preferred or required qualification for business and IT roles.
10.5%
Year-on-year growth in job opportunities for certified data analysis professionals.
95,000+
Active BCS data analysis certification holders worldwide.
4,500+
Australian companies recognise or employ certified data analysis professionals.
98%
Student satisfaction rate from Logitrain’s data analysis training programs.
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