Data analytics is a valuable tool for making informed strategic decisions. It has increased visibility in all sectors and disciplines, including ICT, pharma and healthcare, sports, education, media, technology, financial services, science, manufacturing, insurance, energy and utilities, the public sector, SMEs, and so much more. Because of this, there is increasing demand for these skills. This Data Analytics Professional Diploma is an online course and has been co-designed with industry. This for you if you and your organisation wish to become more data-driven with optimised performance.

No prior programming experience is necessary to enroll and succeed on this course.

THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU IF:

You work in any of the industries highlighted above and need to produce reports to make informed decisions. You are a manager/supervisor/team leader tracking team KPIs. You would like to expand your skill set to enrich your current role or reskill to move into a new position.

You are normally expected to hold a primary honours degree in a cognate discipline, (minimum H2.2), or equivalent and have at least 5 years of relevant industry/workplace experience.

Those who do not meet the minimum entry criteria may be considered in accordance with the University's policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning. Such applicants will be required to submit a portfolio to demonstrate their technical and/or management experience.

Alternative Entry Route applicants will be required to undertake an interview. This is to ensure they have the experience, motivation and ability to complete and benefit from this course.

What to include with your application:

Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL only need to provide their Student ID number.) Photo or scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.  A copy of your most recent CV.

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice. If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND English language competency certificate

Delays in receiving all documents required will affect the progress of your application