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Data Analytics Foundations in South Africa
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Build practical skills in business questions and analytical thinking and data cleaning and sql exploration.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
Data Analytics Foundations develops your understanding of business questions and analytical thinking. The learning path connects data cleaning and sql exploration with spreadsheet analysis and visualization, then brings these ideas together through communicating findings and limitations. Use the course outline to discuss the scope that fits your role, current experience, and team objectives. A suitable training plan should connect each concept to a relevant work scenario, give you opportunities to explain decisions, and make time for questions and feedback. For certification-related topics, this listing describes training or study support, not an official credential or a claim of authorized training-partner status. Check the current awarding-body requirements and exam version with your advisor. Contact MindClick for the delivery format, teaching language, instructor profile, duration, dates, and a written fee proposal. These details are confirmed for your individual or team inquiry rather than assumed from another provider’s program.
What you’ll learn
- Explain business questions and analytical thinking in a practical work context.
- Make informed choices about data cleaning and SQL exploration.
- Recognize common pitfalls in spreadsheet analysis and visualization.
- Connect communicating findings and limitations to a practical action plan.
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Recommended learning plan
Learn through a practical data or AI use case, with focused discussions, practical exercises and work you can take away.
- Learning route
- 4 recommended days
- Practical work
- 4 guided activities
- Finish with
- A practical review
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Business questions and analytical thinking
What we’ll cover
- Business questions
- Analytical thinking
Put it into practice
Work through a sample dataset or model, challenge its assumptions and explain what the results do and do not show.
You’ll take away
An analysis with assumptions and quality checks
Day 2Data cleaning and SQL exploration
What we’ll cover
- Data cleaning
- SQL exploration
Put it into practice
Work through a sample dataset or model, challenge its assumptions and explain what the results do and do not show.
You’ll take away
An analysis with assumptions and quality checks
Day 3Spreadsheet analysis and visualization
What we’ll cover
- Spreadsheet analysis
- Visualization
Put it into practice
Use a practical data or AI use case to work through the options, explain your reasoning and compare approaches with the group.
You’ll take away
A practical worksheet and next-step checklist
Day 4Communicating findings and limitations
What we’ll cover
- Communicating findings
- Limitations
Put it into practice
Use a practical data or AI use case to work through the options, explain your reasoning and compare approaches with the group.
You’ll take away
A practical worksheet and next-step checklist
Bring it all together
Present the result alongside your evaluation, limitations and next steps.
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $549 USD ≈ R 9,150 |
Not included |
| Classroom | $1,050 USD ≈ R 17,500 |
Not included |
Local amounts are indicative only, converted at the rate captured on 2026-10-02. You are charged in USD and your bank sets the final rate.
Awarding-body exam and certification fees are not included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- Bring a laptop. Coding-focused courses use Python; business-focused courses work with examples and decision tools.
Who is this course for?
- Professionals and teams evaluating this subject for their work.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What does Data Analytics Foundations cover?
The course outline covers business questions and analytical thinking, data cleaning and sql exploration, spreadsheet analysis and visualization, communicating findings and limitations. Discuss the depth and emphasis you need with a MindClick advisor.
Can I request this training from the UAE or Saudi Arabia?
Yes. MindClick accepts training inquiries from individuals and teams in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Confirm online or in-person delivery, the venue if applicable, teaching language, and dates before booking. UAE uses UTC+4; Saudi Arabia uses UTC+3.
Does this listing include an official qualification or exam voucher?
This is a training or study-support listing, not an official qualification award. Certification names identify the subject of preparation, not a partner endorsement. Confirm current eligibility, authorized delivery arrangements where required, and exam-voucher inclusion separately.
What are the fees and duration?
Contact MindClick for a written proposal based on your learning needs and delivery format. Confirm the training fee, applicable taxes, duration, materials, exam fees if relevant, and any additional charges before enrolling.
How do I choose the right starting point?
Share your current role, experience, goals, and preferred learning format. Ask about prerequisites and the current curriculum before booking. Training does not guarantee an exam pass, certification, or employment.
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