Certificate of Higher Education in Data Analysis at The Open University

This certificate introduces basic skills in exploring and analysing data sets and solving practical problems using mathematics, statistics and computing. It is the same as Stage 1 of the Diploma of Higher Education in Data Analysis (W77) and the BSc (Honours) Data Science (R38).

Duration: 1 year at a pace equivalent to full-time, or 2 years part-time (120 credits)  |  Intake: October  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 introduces key computing and IT concepts (including Python programming, TM110), basic statistical tools (Introducing statistics, M140) and quantitative methods with essential mathematical ideas, including Essential mathematics 1 (MST124).

Career pathways

Provides foundational knowledge of statistics, mathematics and computer science plus transferable skills in communication, time management and problem-solving, relevant to data analyst roles.

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