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Level 3 Data Analytics Course in Croydon for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Data Analytics Course in Croydon. Classes run at Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, full-time during the day.

You'll need a GCSE in ICT or Computing to join. The course covers how data is collected, processed, and analysed using digital tools and systems. You'll develop logical thinking and the ability to interpret data to solve real problems. It typically takes 9 months to complete.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Advanced National in IT: Data Analytics Extended Certificate at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is for students with an interest in how computers and computer systems work, how they are constructed and programmed. You'll need to have studied ICT or computing at GCSE to move on to onto it. You might be choosing computer science because you're headed for a computing career, though thinking computationally (logically, using reasoning, breaking complicated things down and being able to express instructions precisely) is a skill that can be used in a wide range of other careers too. To study Computer Science A level, you'll need a keen interest in computers and good technical, mathematical and problem solving skills. Computer Science particularly complements subjects such as Science and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how data is collected, stored, and managed in computer systems.
  • You'll analyse datasets to identify patterns and draw conclusions.
  • You'll use digital tools to visualise and present data clearly.
  • You'll apply logical and computational thinking to solve data problems.
  • You'll understand how organisations use data to make decisions.
  • You'll develop skills in structuring and communicating data-driven findings.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom with a mix of taught sessions and practical tasks. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and externally set assessments. You'll apply your learning to realistic data scenarios throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harris Invictus Academy Croydon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data analyst, works with datasets to support business decisions.
  • Junior data analyst, an entry-level role handling data reporting and analysis.
  • Data administrator, manages and maintains data records for an organisation.
  • IT support analyst, uses technical knowledge to support systems and users.
  • Business analyst, helps organisations improve processes using data insights.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Data Analytics qualification, for those wanting to deepen their technical skills.
  • A degree in Computer Science or Data Science, building on this Level 3 foundation.
  • A Level 3 qualification in Cyber Security or Software Development, broadening your IT expertise.
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