CompTIA Data+ Certification Course

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CompTIA Data+ Certification Course Overivew

As organizations increasingly rely on data to inform strategic business decisions, demand is rising for professionals who can translate raw information into actionable insights. The CompTIA Data+ certification is an early-career data analytics certification that validates the skills required to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data with clarity and confidence.

This 5-day certification training course prepares you for the CompTIA Data+ certification exam (DA0-001). It’s ideal for aspiring data analysts, business professionals, or IT specialists looking to deepen their understanding of data analysis and data governance. You’ll gain hands-on data analytics experience across the entire data life cycle, from data mining and transformation to data visualization and reporting.

Whether you're new to the field or want to formalize your data analytics knowledge, this course gives you the foundation to work with complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire process.

What Is Included

  • Expert-Led Instruction – Learn from certified instructors with practical data analysis and data visualization experience.
  • CompTIA Official Courseware – Get access to up-to-date materials aligned with the latest Data+ certification exam (DA0-001).
  • 90-Day Access to Class Recordings – Rewatch sessions anytime for 90 days post-completion.
  • Guaranteed-to-Run Courses – We don’t cancel scheduled classes.
  • Flexible Rescheduling – Easily reschedule your course if needed (see conditions).
  • Free Course Retake Option – Retake the course at no extra cost (see conditions).

Course Objectives

This course teaches foundational data analytics skills aligned with the CompTIA Data+ certification exam (DA0-001). You’ll learn how to mine data from multiple sources, clean and manipulate it for analysis, and apply basic statistical methods to interpret data effectively. The course also emphasizes data governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle. By the end of the training, you'll be able to build compelling visualizations, use analytical tools to support business decisions, and confidently pursue this early-career data analytics certification.

Who Should Attend?

The CompTIA Data+ certification course is ideal for early-career professionals who work with data or support data-driven decision-making in their organization. This includes aspiring data analysts, business professionals, marketing specialists, operations coordinators, or anyone responsible for interpreting data, creating reports, or contributing to data projects. If you're looking to break into the data analytics field or validate your foundational data analysis skills, this course provides a strong starting point.

  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What Is CompTIA Data+?

CompTIA Data+ is a vendor-neutral certification that validates your ability to mine, clean, analyze, visualize, and report on data while adhering to data governance and quality standards. It’s designed for professionals working with data across business, marketing, operations, finance, and more.

Is CompTIA Data+ for Beginners?

Yes! CompTIA Data+ is ideal for early-career professionals and those new to data analysis. While some exposure to business data is helpful, you don’t need prior analytics or programming experience to succeed in the course or earn the certification.

Is CompTIA Data+ Worth It?

Absolutely. CompTIA Data+ is one of the few early-career data analytics certifications that focuses on both technical skills and real-world business application. It helps you build a strong foundation for a data-focused career and is recognized by employers across industries.

Does CompTIA Data+ Teach SQL?

While SQL is not the primary focus, the course does introduce basic data querying and working with datasets—skills related to what SQL enables. If you're looking to dive deeply into SQL, it may be beneficial to take a dedicated SQL course after completing CompTIA Data+.

What Exam Does This Course Prepare Me For?

This course prepares you for the CompTIA Data+ certification exam (DA0-001).

Is an Exam Voucher Included?

No, the exam voucher is not included by default, but you can add it to your training package during registration.

What Roles Can This Certification Support?

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Operations Analyst
  • HR or Clinical Data Analyst
  • Financial Analyst

How Much Can I Earn with CompTIA Data+?

Entry-level data analysts typically earn between $60,000 and $85,000 per year, with salary potential increasing as you gain experience and specialize in areas like finance, marketing, or healthcare analytics.

Learning Credits: Learning Credits can be purchased well in advance of your training date to avoid having to commit to specific courses or dates. Learning Credits allow you to secure your training budget for an entire year while eliminating the administrative headache of paying for individual classes. They can also be redeemed for a full year from the date of purchase. If you have previously purchased a Learning Credit agreement with New Horizons, you may use a portion of your agreement to pay for this class.

If you have questions about Learning Credits, please contact your Account Manager.

Corporate Tech Pass: Our Corporate Tech Pass includes unlimited attendance for a single person, in the following Virtual Instructor Led course types: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Technical, CompTIA, Project Management, SharePoint, ITIL, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator, Java, Professional Development Courses and more. The full list of eligible course titles can be found at https://www.newhorizons.com/eligible.

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Course Prerequisites

CompTIA recommends 18–24 months of experience in a report/business analyst job role, exposure to databases and analytical tools, a basic understanding of statistics, and data visualization experience

CompTIA Data+ Overview

1 – Identifying Basic Concepts of Data Schemas

  • Relational vs. non-relational databases
  • Tables, primary keys, normalization

2 – Understanding Different Data Systems

  • Types of data processing and storage
  • How data changes over time

3 – Understanding Types and Characteristics of Data

  • Structured vs. unstructured data
  • File types and field data

4 – Comparing Data Structures, Formats, and Languages

  • CSV, JSON, XML
  • Common code languages used for data

5 – Data Integration and Collection

  • ETL processes
  • API/web scraping
  • Public and survey data collection

6 – Data Cleansing and Profiling

  • Handling missing or invalid data
  • Converting and validating data

7 – Data Manipulation Techniques

  • Querying, appending, and transforming data
  • Creating calculated fields and variables

8 – Data Optimization

  • Query optimization
  • Efficient function use

9 – Descriptive Statistics

  • Central tendency and dispersion
  • Frequency and percentages

10 – Key Analytical Techniques

  • Introduction to common analysis types

11 – Statistical Methods

  • Hypothesis testing
  • Relationships between variables

12 – Data Visualization

  • Basic and advanced visuals
  • Geographical data maps
  • Telling stories with visuals

13 – Business Reporting Requirements

  • Identifying audience needs
  • Data source considerations
  • Sorting and filtering

14 – Designing Reports and Dashboards

  • Narrative and design elements
  • Deployment considerations

15 – Deployment Considerations

  • Timing, updating, and types of reports

16 – Data Governance

  • Access policies
  • Security and entity relationship rules

17 – Data Quality Control

  • Data validation and quality metrics

18 – Master Data Management

  • MDM basics and processes
 

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