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A new professional certification has arrived on the Coursera platform – Meta Data Analyst Professional Certificate.
If you have had thoughts about entering the data analytics market, now is a great opportunity. The current median US salary for a Data Analyst is $82,000+, with over 90,000+ U.S. job openings in the field.
Let’s get right into the course…
Meta Data Analyst Certification
Link: Meta Data Analyst Professional Certificate
This course is aimed at beginners who are looking to enter the tech industry from a data analyst approach. You can take this course in your own time and at your own pace. The whole course will take you 5 months to complete if you commit 10 hours a week, but if you can commit more you can get it done faster!
The certification is made up of 5 courses:
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL
- Python Data Analytics
- Statistics for Marketing
- Introduction to Data Management
What Will I Learn?
In these 5 courses, you will learn:
- How to collect, clean, sort, evaluate, and visualise data
- Learn how to apply the OSEMN framework used to guide the data analysis process
- Ensure that the approach you have taken delivers actionable insights
- Use statistical analysis, such as hypothesis testing and regression analysis, to make data-driven decisions
- Understand the foundational principles of effective data management
- Understand the usability of data assets within an organisation
What Will I Get Out Of This Certification?
If you plan to take this certification, here are the features and a few perks that come with it:
- Receive professional-level training from Meta
- Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
- Qualify for in-demand job titles: Data Analyst, Associate Data Analyst, and Business Analyst
- Resume and LinkedIn review with personalized feedback
- Practice your skills with interactive tools and mock interviews
- Career support with Coursera’s job search guide
Wrapping it Up
In 5 months you could be ready to start your new career, with the support and guidance you need to get there. The demand for data analysts continues to grow as the value of data becomes more valuable.
Happy learning!
Nisha Arya is a data scientist, freelance technical writer, and an editor and community manager for KDnuggets. She is particularly interested in providing data science career advice or tutorials and theory-based knowledge around data science. Nisha covers a wide range of topics and wishes to explore the different ways artificial intelligence can benefit the longevity of human life. A keen learner, Nisha seeks to broaden her tech knowledge and writing skills, while helping guide others.