IBM SkillsBuild Data Analytics Fluency Pathway (Guided Learning Experience)
Fully-fundedIn today’s data-driven world, being able to extract meaningful insights from data is an invaluable skill.
The IBM SkillsBuild Data Analytics Fluency Pathway is a comprehensive, 10-week Guided Learning Experience (GLE). This 100% free programme combines self-paced coursework with experiential learning, instructor-led support, and real-world capstone projects to build job-ready analytics skills.
Every industry is now finding itself in need of skilled data analytics professionals. Whether you are a beginner exploring the field or an experienced professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in using data to help drive informed decision making.
You will explore real-world scenarios, navigate data sets, and craft compelling visual narratives to help you apply and practice what you’re learning. You will delve into key concepts, terminology, and essential principles that will make you fluent in this crucial discipline.
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- Enrollment period: September 21st – October 9th
- Orientation sessions: September 24th, September 29, October 8th
- Course starts: October 12th
- First instructor-led session: October 14th
- Second instructor-led session: October 28th
- Third instructor-led session: November 11th
- Fourth instructor-led session: November 25th
- Course ends: December 20th
- Closing ceremony: January 6th
- Duration: 10 weeks.
- Weekly Effort: Approximately 4 to 6 hours per week (totaling 40–65 hours of learning).
- Format: Blended learning featuring asynchronous self-paced modules paired with bi-weekly live, instructor-led checkpoint sessions.
This self-paced course with experiential learning is open to beginners exploring the field of data analytics and experienced professionals seeking to expand their knowledge. No prior background is required.
To register through Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet for IBM SkillsBuild you must be currently residing in the Republic of Ireland. This platform is available to both employed and unemployed
Complete this self-paced course with experiential learning, including capstone projects, and earn up to six digital credentials in this order:
- Micro-credential 1: Data Classification
- Micro-credential 2: Data Usability for Organizations
- Micro-credential 3: Introduction to Inferential and Descriptive Statistics
- Micro-credential 4: Data Collection and Analysis
- Micro-credential 5: Data Preparation for Analysis
- Micro-credential 6: Data Visualization and Presentation
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Analyse data based on its source and type
- Manipulate data for usability given organisational requirements
- Use statistics to make data-driven recommendations or decisions
- Complete the five steps of the data analysis process
- Prepare multiple data sets for analysis
- Use visuals to communicate data trends and insights
The IBM SkillsBuild Data Analytics Fluency Pathway shifts you from data awareness to functional data literacy, preparing you for target roles like Data Analyst, Junior Data Analyst, or Reporting Analyst.
- Step 1: Click on the Apply Now button on this page.
- Step 2: Complete the student registration form.
- Step 3: Upon completion, click on your enrollment link.
- Step 4: On the IBM portal, select your preferred login method to access the learning material.
Please note: Do not join the platform in advance of receiving your enrollment link as you will not be able to access the full SkillsBuild version that we will make available to you.
