Program Index Data Analysis

Program Index Data Analysis

Certificates

Data Analysis

Winter 2026
Online

Overview

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. LERN offers an online Data Analysis Certificate.

Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally, you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.

1 Intake Option Available

Winter 2026 Self-Paced
Online

Online

Self-Paced
Winter 2026
Application Deadline February 6, 2026
Start Date February 2, 2026
End Date May 1, 2026
Length 48 Hours
Domestic Tuition $665.00

Courses

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8



Modules
Modules

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting; this course will help you start on that journey.

Unit 1: Understanding Data

  • Identify sources of Data
  • Discover methods of Collecting Data
  • Examine Quantitative Data
  • Examine Qualitative Data

Unit 2: Processing Data

  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Determine the Appropriate Statistical Method for use in various
  • scenarios
  • Identify methods of Sorting and Filtering Data
  • Categorize Data

Unit 3: Analyzing Data

  • Discuss Probability and the Normal Distribution
  • Perform Trend Analysis
  • Perform Breakeven Analysis
  • Understand basic Statistical Modelling

Unit 4: Interpreting and Presenting Results

  • Design Professional-looking Tables
  • Generate Effective Charts
  • Create Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
  • Compile a Dashboard for Management

Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. For example, would men and women prefer different product features? In addition, you may look at relationships between variables. Does product recognition relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn how to work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results.

Unit 1: Looking for Differences between Groups

  • Two separate groups
  • Two related groups
  • Three or more groups

Unit 2: Looking for Relationships

  • Pairs of variables
  • Clusters of variables
  • Predicting one variable from one or more variables

Unit 3: Looking at Ratings

  • Tests of difference using ratings
  • Tests of relationship using ratings

Unit 4: Looking at How to Report the Results

  • Visual displays
  • How to draft the narrative
  • How to engage your audience

After taking this Advanced course in Data Analysis, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on the statistically significant information. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.

Unit 1: Developing a Survey

  • Purposes of surveys
  • Fundamentals of Survey Research
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Likert Scales

Unit 2: Comparing Means

  • Chi-Square
  • Statistical Significance
  • Communicating Results Graphically and Textually
  • Practical Problems involving Means Comparisons

Unit 3: Finding Differences between Groups

  • ANOVA
  • Post Hoc Comparisons
  • Communicating Results Graphically and Textually
  • Practical Problems Involving ANOVA

Unit 4: Individual Research Inquiries

  • Developing Research Questions
  • Setting Up Study
  • Communicating Results Graphically and Textually

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Why Study Here?

Students who attend Suncrest College can expect smaller class sizes and an easier transition. At Suncrest College students typically receive more one-on-one time with instructors. Our staff will know your name not just your student number.

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Cancellation Policy

Notice of cancellation must be received 3 business days prior to the course.

Students are considered registered when:

Payment is received
OR
Sponsorship by employer or funding agency is confirmed.

Funding Opportunities Available

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

For 2019 and subsequent taxation years, the budget proposes a new refundable tax credit called the Canada training credit, which may be used for eligible tuition and fees paid for courses taken in 2020 and subsequent taxation years.

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The Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant is now accepting applications from eligible employers, pending available funding.

The Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant is an employer-driven program that:

  • Helps businesses and non-profit organizations train new or existing employees for available jobs; and
    Provides more opportunities for unemployed and underemployed workers to receive training.
  • Through the program, the employer contributes one-third of the training cost, while the federal and provincial governments contribute the remaining two-thirds.

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