What is the difference between an Online Bootcamp Program, a Short Course and a Professional Certificate Program?
An Online Bootcamp Program is an intensive and accelerated learning program made up of a collection of self-paced eLearning components and live online classes that students are required to attend.
The Online Bootcamp program curriculum contain a combination of specifically chosen courses and career-critical skills that are aligned to a job role.
A Professional Certificate Program is quite similar to an Online Bootcamp Program but do not involve self-paced online learning. The Professional Certificate Program course structures are cohort based. This means students are required to complete training in their specific chosen schedule enabling students to focus and practice skills they have learned in class from start to finish.
A Short Course on the other hand are shorter courses that is designed to target developing a specific skill set or topic. They generally are much quicker to complete than Bootcamp Programs.
What is data analytics?
Data analytics is the practice of collecting, analysing, and interpreting raw data for research or business purposes. Professionals in this field often try to answer four main questions:
- "What happened?", also known as "descriptive analytics"
- "Why did that happen?", also known as "diagnostic analytics"
- "What might happen next?", also known as "predictive analytics"; and
- "What should be done next?", also known as "prescriptive analytics".
Most processes in the data analytics field are now automated through the use of software tools and algorithms. This allows professionals to more easily mine and organise the raw datasets found online - an important advantage in a landscape where online information faces exponential growth. Their work allows organisations to make better business decisions; tap into new or emerging markets; and improve their overall operational strategy.
Students who undertake our Post Graduate Program in Data Analytics will acquire all the necessary training to pursue the many opportunities available in the industry. You'll also be certified under IBM and Purdue University, helping you further stand out in the job market.
Is Data Analytics a profitable career field?
Data analysts face extremely high demand in the coming five years, with a predicted job growth of 27.7% (according to SEEK). The average salary currently sits at $95k AUD per year.
As such, those interested in the field are faced with abundant, lucrative career opportunities - a number only set to grow as our world grows ever-more digitised (and reliant on online data).
How quickly can I get certified through Data Analytics courses online?
With a consistent learning schedule and constant study hours, you can get through the course in about 8 months.
What are the requirements needed to qualify for this Professional Certificate Program in Data Analytics?
Professionals wishing to qualify in this Data Analytics online course should have:
- A bachelor's degree with a 50% or above grade point average.
Prior work experience in the field is not mandatory. This course also welcomes professionals form both programming and non-programming backgrounds.
Does a career in Data Analytics require coding experience?
In a world where online data continues to grow, the data science field now relies on coders to automate the the data mining and management process through advanced machine learning algorithms. This effectively speeds up the process of data analysis, though data analysts themselves are not specifically required to have a high-level expertise in programming.
However, those in this role require at least a fundamental knowledge of code to transform, manipulate, and visualise data. This is addressed throughout the program through comprehensive courses in Python and R - two of the most common coding languages used by today's data analysts. Both allow you to analyse, predict, and visualise data more efficiently, helping you arrive at meaningful interpretations a lot faster. You'll additionally learn to master Tableau 10, a leading analytics platform for enhancing business insights and intelligence.
How is a program in Data Analytics relevant today?
With the internet now a staple in our everyday lives, businesses have grown increasingly reliant on digital information. Our online footprints are often key to determine new market trends, consumer behaviors, and future industry developments - and those with the skills and knowledge to deciper such data have never been in greater demand.
A program in Data Analytics can equip you with the knowledge to access, manage, and interpret the raw, yet valuable information we continue to generate online. With vast job growth predicted in the coming years, and high salary packages to boot - it's the optimum time to build your skills in data analysis. Additionally, you'll be setting yourself a career path in a field of high job security; with 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every day (and counting), it's field that's bound to stay in demand for decades to come.
Will I earn a certificate?
Yes, upon completing the course program and projects, you will gain a certificate of completion.
You'll additionally receive a joint Purdue-Simplilearn certifiate, along with industry-recognised certificates for each of the IBM courses completed.
How do I enrol in this Professional Certificate Program in Data Analytics?
To enrol in the Professional Certificate Program in Data Analytics, you'll need to first submit an enquiry form via our website. You'll need to provide the following details:
- Your Name
- Best Phone Number
- Email Address
Once you've submitted your online form, one of our education consultants will be in touch within 48 hours.
During the consultation, you'll be able to ask questions regarding payment options, learning content and what career outcomes you can pursue if you complete your studies.
What kind of jobs can I pursue upon completing the course?
There are various roles a Data Analytics student can work in upon completion of the bootcamp. This includes: Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Operations Analysts, Marketing Analysts, and Data Security Analysts.
What payment options are available?
Enrol immediately and pay full price upfront at $3,145 or pay in split payments.
Find out more about other flexible payment plans and get in touch with one of our Education Consultants today.
How do I become a Data Analytics professional?
Through the accessibility of online courses - such as this Professional Certificate Program in Data Analytics delivered by Simplilearn and Purdue - becoming a Data Analytics professional has never been easier.
Developed in partnership with Purdue University and in collaboration with IBM, you'll develop the globally-recognised skills required for a successful data analytics career. Exploring both the fundamentals of data analysis and statistics - along with critical areas of R programming, Python programming, and Tableau training, you'll learn to leverage online data for marketing and business success.
Graduates of this program will have also built the hands-on experience for workplace through industry-relevant projects (including one capstone). You'll be challenged with applying your newfound skills to real-world scenarios, making you "job ready" for potential employers. Additionally, you'll be granted certificates and memberships under Purdue University and IBM, further certifying your expertise in the industry and positioning you as a valuable data analytics professional.
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