Data Analyst

Alumni story: Yvonne Ayettey

Overview

A Data Analyst is a professional who interprets data, analyses trends, and uses statistical techniques to help organisations make informed decisions. Data analysts are responsible for cleaning, organising, and analysing large datasets. They use various analytical methods to identify insights and patterns that can guide business strategies and decision-making processes. To present their findings in a clear and actionable manner, data analysts often rely on statistical software, programming languages, and data visualisation techniques.

What jobs can I do after completing the programme?

These are some of the jobs you can aim for once you graduate from the programme:

• Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Marketing Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Freelance Data Consultant

Who is this programme for?

This programme is aimed for those:

• seeking practical digital skills to enter the global workforce, particularly in data analytics and data science.
• with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and a desire to learn data analytics skills, even if they have no prior experience in the field.

Requirements

• Be 18-35 years old
• Living in the Greater Accra area
• A degree from a university, college, vocational institutes or technical training including certifications from Cisco (Cisco Certification, Cisco Networking Academy Badge or Course Certificate of Completion)
• Available for at least 8 hours a day for online learning and in-person sessions

What you will gain

• It’s free-of-charge! Gain all the skills you need to kickstart a career in data analysis, at no cost.
• We will provide you with access to secure an in-office job or support you with freelance remote work opportunities.
• Grow in confidence and resilience, while building your first professional network in the classroom.

What industry skills will you learn?

Technical skills

We’ll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you will go through:

• Statistical Analysis
• Data Manipulation
• Programming Languages
• Data Visualisation
• Machine Learning
• Database Management
• Data Mining
• Data Governance and Ethics

Behaviour & mindset skills

In every job, there are professional skills that will ensure your success. These are the ones you will work on in this programme:

• Growth mindset
• Future orientation
• Persistence
• Personal responsibility
• Communication
• Time management
• Proactiveness
• Creativity

What we offer

• Coaching. The instructors and mentors at Generation aren’t just teachers, they’re coaches who stand by their students through successes and challenges.
• Resume Building. The right resume can open the door to new career opportunities. Generation students learn how to create a resume that showcases their skills and experiences.
• Interview rehearsal. By conducting mock interviews, then providing real-time feedback and coaching, the Generation team ensures that all graduates feel confident and prepared to interview.
• Ongoing support. After graduation, mentors and instructors continue to check in with alums, providing support with the job search and advice for continued success.

Programme Dates

What does a Data Analyst do?

The application process

Ongoing benefits of Generation

• A trusted network. You’ll join our ever-growing network of Generation graduates with access to continued learning and support from us.
• Get involved and give back. There are many ways to get involved with spreading the Generation message once you graduate to help more people access life-changing careers.
• Ongoing support. Use your new Generation network to find out about future career opportunities and troubleshoot challenges with each other.

Partners

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