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Data Analysis 101

Become a job-ready, confident data analyst employers pay well for.

8 Weeks₦50,000₦80,000
Next Cohort Starts October 5, 2026

Learn how to analyze data for businesses, build dashboards, and turn numbers into decisions that drive growth. No prior experience needed.

Does This Sound Like You?

  • You're tired of your income and want an increase
  • You wish to start working remotely, and want a high-demand skill to help you land a remote job
  • You see colleagues using dashboards and tools like Power BI, and you feel left behind
  • You keep working with numbers, but don't really understand what they mean
  • Reports feel confusing, and you're not sure how to explain them clearly
  • You spend hours in Excel, but still can't make sense of the data
  • You've taken courses before, but when it's time to apply the skills, you freeze

Before

  • Low income, no data skill
  • Reports look complicated, and you don't know where to start
  • You rely on guesswork instead of clear insights
  • You worry you're not "techy enough" to learn data skills

After

  • Increase in income
  • You've mastered Excel and Power BI
  • Clear problem identification
  • Feel job-ready, with real projects to show in your portfolio
  • Data-backed recommendations and executive-level communication

Our Curriculum

Week 1

Introduction to Data Analysis & Excel Basics

  • Understand what data analysis means, and the tools and terms used in the data world
  • Learn how to clean and organize messy data in Excel
  • Master simple formulas, shortcuts, and formatting
  • Practice with real-world examples
Week 2

Microsoft Excel for Business Problems & Analysis

  • Go deeper into formulas, pivot tables, and charts
  • Learn to summarize large amounts of data quickly
  • Work on projects that simulate real workplace tasks
Week 3

Power BI Foundations

  • Connect data sources and import datasets
  • Build interactive dashboards
  • Data visualization and reporting
Week 4

Final Project — Turning Strategy Into Action

  • See how everything works together in a real-world project using Excel + Power BI
  • Present your findings clearly and confidently
  • Get feedback and polish your project for your portfolio
Weeks 5-8

Intensive Internship: Business Cases & Capstone Projects

  • Work on two recruiter-worthy, real-world business cases
  • Build your portfolio and create your CV
  • Executive communication and dashboard storytelling
  • Walk away with a showcase project for job applications and interviews
Internship — Weeks 5-8

The first 4 weeks are Core Training (Excel and Power BI, with live classes, quizzes, and weekly assessments). You must pass the Week 4 exam and final project before moving fully into the internship. The internship is intense and practical, with a live class every Sunday, 6-8 PM WAT.

During the internship, you will

  • Work on 2 real-world business cases
  • Build portfolio-ready projects and present them
  • Receive structured feedback and be evaluated on performance
  • Build your portfolio
  • Revamp your LinkedIn and make at least 15 posts
  • Create your CV, cover letter, and proposals

You're graded on

  • Two real-world projects, done and presented30%
  • Portfolio built40%
  • 15 LinkedIn posts published15%
  • CV, cover letter and proposal completed15%

Who This Is For

GraduatesJob SeekersWorking ProfessionalsUndergraduatesIntending FreelancersConsultantsManagersEntrepreneurs

No prior business analysis experience required.

Schedule & Format

Weekday classes: Mon, Tue & Thu, 7-9 PM WAT. Weekend classes: Sat 10 AM-2 PM, Sun 4-6 PM.

Practical, case-based, real-life projects — live, instructor-led classes.

Career Outcomes

  • Junior Data Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Data Entry Specialist
  • BI Analyst
  • Data Visualization Expert

Top Industries Hiring

Technology & SoftwareFinancial ServicesHealthcare & PharmacyGovernment & Public SectorProject ManagementManufacturingEnergy & UtilitiesConsultingTelecommunicationMedia & Entertainment

Why You Should Join

Practical, case-based learning
Hands-on with real industry tools
Expert-led live sessions
One-on-one mentorship and support
Personalized feedback and guidance
Career placement assistance
Thriving professional community
Job readiness and preparation

Ready to Get Started?

Next cohort starts October 5, 2026

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