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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 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 IT: Data Analytics Course in Hove. Classes run at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, full-time during the day. This two-year it: data analytics qualification covers social media, data modelling, relational database management systems, and information systems. In the second year, you extend into cyber security, project management, technical support, and programming. It builds a broad technical foundation that points toward roles in data and IT.

Who this course is for

You will study topics which cover: Social Media, Data Modelling, RDMS and Information Systems. In addition, for the second qualification you study: Cyber Security, Project Management, Technical Support and Programming

What you will learn

  • You'll study data modelling and how to structure and analyse datasets.
  • You'll learn how relational database management systems (RDMS) work.
  • You'll explore information systems and how organisations use data.
  • You'll examine social media from a data and analytics perspective.
  • You'll cover cyber security principles and how to protect data.
  • You'll develop project management skills for tech environments.
  • You'll gain an introduction to programming concepts.
  • You'll learn technical support skills used in IT roles.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, with full-time daytime attendance across two years. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and externally assessed components, as set by OCR for this qualification. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting assessed tasks that test your understanding of each topic area.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Newman Catholic School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data Analyst: query datasets and report findings for organisations.
  • Junior Data Analyst: entry-level role working with business data.
  • IT Support Technician: troubleshoot systems and support users.
  • Database Administrator: manage and maintain organisational databases.
  • Cyber Security Analyst: monitor systems and respond to threats.
  • IT Project Coordinator: support the delivery of technology projects.
  • Systems Analyst: assess how organisations use IT and data.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Data Science or Computer Science: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into analytics, machine learning, or software development.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher Technical Qualification in Digital Technologies: a shorter higher-level route into specialist IT roles.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Data or IT: combines paid work with degree-level study in a tech role.

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