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On this 2-day accelerated BCS Level 4 Diploma designed for Apprentices, you’ll learn key skills needed to master Data Analysis Tools.
You’ll be immersed in the curriculum through our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, which allows you learn and retain information faster than traditional courses.
On this course you'll cover the range of concepts, approaches, tools and techniques that are applicable to Data Analysts. You will learn skills and knowledge applicable to Data Analysis Tools and the underlying principles and processes of data integration.
Key areas covered include learning to:
During the course you’ll sit BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Tools Exam. Don’t pass the first time? Don’t worry – you’ll be covered by our Certification Guarantee .
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Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a Certification Guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.
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1. Processes and Tools Used for Data Integration
In this topic, the apprentice will describe how data integration is achieved through the manipulation of data from different sources. They will also learn about how this data is manipulated using programming languages and how it is prepared for analysis. You'll be able to :
1.1. Describe the purpose and outputs of data integration activities.
1.2. Explain how data from multiple sources can be integrated to provide a unified view of
the data.
1.3. Discover how programming languages for statistical computing can be applied to data
integration activities to filter and prepare data for analysis.
1.4. Explain the nature and challenges of data volumes and types being processed through
data integration activities.
1.5. Develop appropriate testing strategies to ensure that unified data sets are correct,
complete and up to date.
2. Industry Standard Tools and Methods for Data Analysis
In this topic, the apprentice will describe and use a range of tools, techniques and methods to prepare and analyse data. The successful apprentice should be able to:
2.1. Demonstrate the data manipulating, processing, cleaning and analysis capabilities of statistical programming languages and proprietary software tools capabilities and functions of statistical programming languages (such as, but not limited to; R, Python, SPSS, SAS, SQL, Microsoft Excel and VBA, Julia, Hadoop and Hive, Scala)
2.2. Demonstrate how to apply statistical programming languages in preparing data for analysis and conducting analysis projects.
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The format for the exam is a one-hour, closed book multiple-choice exam consisting of 40 questions. The pass mark is 26/40 (65%).
If you're taking the exam in a language that is not your native/official language, you are entitled to 25% extra time and are allowed to use your own paper language dictionary to translate during the exam.
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Exam and Firebrand developed course materials
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on 080 80 800 888.
There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.
Considering a Microsoft course? Always have the most up-to-date Microsoft digital courseware with ‘Fresh Editions’. This gives you access to all versions of digital courseware – you’ll receive updates and revisions of your textbook, at no charge, for the life of that course.
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
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There are currently no prerequiustes for this course
Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.
Just call us on 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.
Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.
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Lee Laverty, Plus Dane Housing. - BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"Brilliant course, very helpful and knowledgeable trainer who has plenty of real world examples from his years of experience."
N.L., Lewisham Council. - BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"Firebrand have helped me to achieve various certifications throughout my time as an apprentice."
Naeem Dawood, Corporate Risk Associates. - BCS CISMP (4 days) (14/5/2018 to 17/5/2018)
"Great facilities and thoughtful staff. "
Anonymous - BCS CISMP (4 days) (14/5/2018 to 17/5/2018)
"Excellent. Tailored instruction that suits the course of students to achieve the aim."
Oliver Hawes, Computacenter. - BCS CISMP (4 days) (5/3/2018 to 8/3/2018)
"I find that the training, although intense, is a really good way of learning. Sometimes you may feel that you haven't learned much I have found that on tests you almost subliminally know the answer and with staying onsite you have no distractions from the outside."
N.S., Emeiatec Ltd. - BCS CISMP (4 days) (5/3/2018 to 8/3/2018)
"Firebrand training is very fast paced, but you are able to gain a lot of information in a short space of time. the methods of teaching are very effective and it is evident that all the staff really care. "
Sarah Godlington, THS Inspection Services. - BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts (4 days) (22/1/2018 to 26/1/2018)
"Firebrand is a very good way of learning!"
Reece Hutchinson, Department for Education. - BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts (4 days) (22/1/2018 to 26/1/2018)
"This is my second course at Firebrand. The first time I came, I was taught at a very fast pace that was too much for me. But this time round with a difference tutor I feel like I have learnt a lot which has changed my perspective on Firebrand completely, in a positive way!"
Alexander Farquharson, Department for Education. - BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts (4 days) (22/1/2018 to 26/1/2018)
"Great instructor, content and facilities. I will definitely use Firebrand again."
Wincy Mok, AfaPeople UK. - BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (6 days) (9/10/2017 to 14/10/2017)
"Intense but rewarding experience for those looking to learn in a fast passed and focused environment."
Ez Balci, New Signature. - BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (6 days) (9/10/2017 to 14/10/2017)
"Third time at FB and have been pleased with the facilities and training assigned."
Steven Roberts, Leicestershire Police. - BCS CISMP (4 days) (4/9/2017 to 7/9/2017)
"A thoroughly rewarding experience that focus the mind on your course of choice without external distraction."
Anonymous - BCS CISMP (4 days) (26/6/2017 to 29/6/2017)
"Firebrand training gave me more understanding of the subject then was required to pass the exam so i felt confident taking my knowledge into the workplace"
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Michael Oshodi, N/A. - BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (6 days) (18/12/2016 to 23/12/2016)
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Aaron Surtees, Union Square Software Ltd. - BCS Systems Development Essentials (2 days) (20/6/2016 to 21/6/2016)
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Hannah McEwan, WM360. - BCS Systems Development Essentials (2 days) (20/6/2016 to 21/6/2016)
"Very good course with lots of information to take in, but will help me in the future during my apprenticeship and onwards."
Benjamin Riley, Halton Borough Council. - BCS Systems Development Essentials (2 days) (20/6/2016 to 21/6/2016)
"Quick paced course with lots of information learned in little time"
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"Good experience, relaxed environment."
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"Learned a lot!"
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"Great training and facilities."
Jack Armiger, AVEVA. - BCS Systems Development Essentials (2 days) (20/6/2016 to 21/6/2016)
"Very educational, very welcoming, and above all very helpful.
Firebrand not only just taught me about "Scrum" and "Agile", they taught me essentials about working within teams, such as: the Scrum Master will handle any discrepancies or impediments to aid the teams progress on a project.
Not to mention the knowledge is "free-reign" as it were, if anything is unknown to you, your tutor will easily and helpfully inform you on what you don't know.
I am VERY pleased with this course and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who's thinking of taking it as part of your companies training for you."
Harry Holdstock, Key Intelligence. - BCS Systems Development Essentials (2 days) (20/6/2016 to 21/6/2016)
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"Hard work but everybody in the class passed the certification exam. Therefore must have been a good course with a great trainer and even better delegates! "
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"Great place but long hours."
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"An interesting, thought provoking course which has opened my eyes to the power and capability of Azure and indeed the wider concept of cloud computing."
Anonymous. - Microsoft Azure Academy: Infrastructure and Networking (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
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"Firebrand Instructor very good and teaching excellent. Knowledge in the subject area."
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"I really enjoyed the course, so pleased to have passed :)"
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"Instructor was very good."
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"The Firebrand trainers are very knowledgeable and can explain highly complex information so it is easy to understand."
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"The CCNP Route and Switch training course was a good experience, as this was my first boot camp. Instructor was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure that we were ready for the exam but also techniques we can use everyday with our jobs. I would definitely recommend this training facility for training."
Anonymous. - Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching) (8 days) (16/9/2018 to 23/9/2018)
"Great course, a lot of information to take in within 8 days it could probably be extended by an additional day or two."
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"Good environment for learning."
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