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Free Level 3 Data Course in Newham

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Data Course in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 16 weeks. You'll learn how to source, collate, and analyse data to support business decisions. Topics include formatting data for processing, presenting findings to the right audience, and storing and managing data securely. You'll also practise working collaboratively and developing your skills continuously.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Data.

Who this course is for

This course aims to:

focus on the study of data in the digital sector offer breadth and depth of study provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical skills

The objectives of this qualification are to:

understand how to source data collate and format data for processing and analysis analyse data to support business outcomes present and communicate data to the appropriate audience store, manage and distribute data securely collaborate with others and practice continuous professional development

Entry requirements

You will need to have L2 in Information and Communication Technology or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-4, including English language and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll source and collate data from relevant sources.
  • You'll format and prepare data for processing and analysis.
  • You'll analyse data to support business outcomes.
  • You'll present and communicate data clearly to the right audience.
  • You'll store, manage, and distribute data securely.
  • You'll collaborate with others on data tasks.
  • You'll develop habits of continuous professional improvement in a data role.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Newham College London East Ham Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering practical data skills. Assessment is based on the work you produce throughout the course, including tasks that reflect real data handling and analysis activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data Technician, supports data collection and processing for a business.
  • Junior Data Analyst, analyses datasets to help teams make decisions.
  • Data Administrator, manages and maintains data records across an organisation.
  • Business Intelligence Assistant, helps produce reports and dashboards from data.
  • Data Entry Specialist, ensures accurate input and formatting of data.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, a work-based route that builds on your Level 3 data qualification and leads to a professional analyst role.
  • Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Data Analytics, deepens your analytical skills and opens doors to more senior data positions.
  • BSc in Data Science or Computing, a degree-level route for those aiming toward specialist or leadership roles in the data sector.
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