IBM
Data Analyst
Gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills to apply data analytics in your current role, or pivot to a role in data analytics — no technical experience required, 100% online course.
Start date
01 October 2025
Course duration
10 weeks
Language
English
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Effort
12 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Technical Microcredential Overview
Enjoy small classes, peer interaction, and instructor access — plus the freedom to learn at your own pace with weekly asynchronous modules and optional live sessions.
Designed for business and operations professionals, this accessible, entry-level microcredential is suitable for anyone with an interest in data analysis.
Course duration: 10 weeks (Excluding orientation)
What Is a Technical Microcredential?
A technical microcredential is a short, flexible course designed to build in-demand skills for the modern workforce. Blending live instruction with self-paced learning, these cohort-based courses offer a high-impact, affordable way to upskill. Each technical microcredential is developed in collaboration with top universities and industry leaders. Learners benefit from peer interaction and networking opportunities within a supportive, engaged cohort.
About the IBM Data Analyst course
The IBM data analyst course was created to equip ambitious mid-career business and operations professionals with the essential knowledge and in-demand skills needed to use data more effectively.
Through hands-on learning, this technical microcredential will prepare you to analyze data and extract insights to make smarter business decisions. The curriculum explores core concepts and practical techniques to clean and process data, perform statistical analysis, build visualizations, and confidently communicate your findings.
You’ll gain experience with industry-standard tools like Python, SQL, and Excel — all in a flexible, online format. Whether to engage more effectively with data in your current role or pivot into analytics, this microcredential can help you get there — no technical experience required.
Is this technical microcredential for you?
This course is a technical microcredential, meaning it’s designed for working professionals to quickly acquire a set of industry-ready skills — not those pursuing a full degree.
This Data Analyst microcredential is purpose-built for ambitious mid-career business professionals who want to stay competitive in the fast-evolving world of data analytics, whether to advance in a current role or pivot into a new one.
Ideal for resource-conscious learners, the curriculum delivers high-impact, up-to-date content with a quick turnaround. You’ll build practical, job-ready skills and gain proficiency in essential tools like SQL, Excel, and Python — cornerstones of modern data analytics.
Expect live instruction, small cohorts, and credentials backed by a trusted industry leader. It’s flexible, on-demand learning without compromising on quality.
Technical Microcredential Overview
What is a technical microcredential?
Course duration: 10 weeks (Excluding orientation)
What Is a Technical Microcredential?
A technical microcredential is a short, flexible course designed to build in-demand skills for the modern workforce. Blending live instruction with self-paced learning, these cohort-based courses offer a high-impact, affordable way to upskill. Each technical microcredential is developed in collaboration with top universities and industry leaders. Learners benefit from peer interaction and networking opportunities within a supportive, engaged cohort.
About the IBM Data Analyst course
The IBM data analyst course was created to equip ambitious mid-career business and operations professionals with the essential knowledge and in-demand skills needed to use data more effectively.
Through hands-on learning, this technical microcredential will prepare you to analyze data and extract insights to make smarter business decisions. The curriculum explores core concepts and practical techniques to clean and process data, perform statistical analysis, build visualizations, and confidently communicate your findings.
You’ll gain experience with industry-standard tools like Python, SQL, and Excel — all in a flexible, online format. Whether to engage more effectively with data in your current role or pivot into analytics, this microcredential can help you get there — no technical experience required.
Is this technical microcredential for you?
This course is a technical microcredential, meaning it’s designed for working professionals to quickly acquire a set of industry-ready skills — not those pursuing a full degree.
This Data Analyst microcredential is purpose-built for ambitious mid-career business professionals who want to stay competitive in the fast-evolving world of data analytics, whether to advance in a current role or pivot into a new one.
Ideal for resource-conscious learners, the curriculum delivers high-impact, up-to-date content with a quick turnaround. You’ll build practical, job-ready skills and gain proficiency in essential tools like SQL, Excel, and Python — cornerstones of modern data analytics.
Expect live instruction, small cohorts, and credentials backed by a trusted industry leader. It’s flexible, on-demand learning without compromising on quality.
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Leading organisations recognise the value of this course and invest in it to enhance their employees' skills and expertise.
What will set you apart
A foundational understanding of data analytics.
Practical, hands-on skills in working with Python, Excel, and SQL.
Proficiency in advanced data handling, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques.
The ability to demonstrate your findings with confidence.
Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Curriculum for the IBM online Data Analyst course
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Foundations of data analytics
Module 2
Data analysis in Excel
Module 3
Visualizing data
Module 4
Using Python for data science
Module 5
Python fundamentals and data
Module 6
SQL for data science
Module 7
Using Python to analyze data
Module 8
Data visualization using Python
Module 9
Capstone project 1: Data analytics
Module 10
Capstone project 2: Data visualization
Course Design
IBM Data Analyst
The design of this online technical microcredential is guided by IBM, in collaboration with leading practitioners at the forefront of their fields, whose experience and in-depth knowledge will guide you throughout the learning experience.
Download the prospectus to learn more about this technical microcredential.
About the certificate
Gain industry-ready data analysis skills and earn an official certificate from IBM.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the technical microcredential handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the technical microcredential.
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