The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Diploma in Data Analysis for Professionals caters for individuals from a diverse range of background, such as, business, accounting and finance, science or engineering. Anyone interested in learning statistical data analysis skills for the first time or building on their existing skills set would be well suited to this course. The programme develops the core skills associated with the principles of statistical data analysis including how to interpret a data set and how best to represent the data and results of the analysis.
The programme equips students with the statistical and mathematical knowledge required to extract critical information from large data sets. It also enhances problem solving and decision making skills by building and strengthening analytical capabilities. A blend of theory and practise with a strong emphasis on the use of modern software packages, such as R underpin the programme. The programme also aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn and experience how companies and institutions use the results of data analyses in their decision making processes. A core component of the programme is an industry-linked business case study project.
