NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Data Analytics

About This Course

The NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Data Analytics equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours for a successful career in data analysis. Ideal for those looking to upskill, retrain, or progress in the digital sector, this Higher Technical Qualification meets industry and employer needs.

No prior experience is required, but a Level 3 qualification is helpful. Suitable for learners aged 18+. Achieve 120 credits to qualify. Progress to further study, apprenticeships, or roles such as data analyst.

Course Benefits

• Equips staff with practical data analysis skills to support data-driven decisions across the organisation.
• Aligned with industry needs, ensuring up-to-date digital and analytical skills.
• Supports digital transformation by enabling trend identification, improved reporting, and actionable insights.
• Ideal for up-skilling or career transition, with no prior specialist knowledge required.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Data Analytics
Qualification Number: 603/7751/3
Total Credits: 120

Unit 1: Legislation and Security Standards Applied to Data Analytics (A/651/0924)

Unit 2: Data Fundamentals and Lifecycle (D/651/0925)

Unit 3: Data Structure and Databases (F/651/0926)

Unit 4: Stakeholder Engagement and User Experience in Data Analytics (H/651/0927)

Unit 5: Organisational Data (J/651/0928)

Unit 6: Data Mining and Statistical Analysis (K/651/0929)

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme. Assessment includes written assignments, data projects, and practical tasks such as analysing datasets. You may build a portfolio of work. No placement is required, and there are no observations or witness testimonies.

Required Knowledge

A Level 3 qualification, preferably in IT, maths, or business, is required.

You should be confident with numbers and data.

This course helps you advance in data analysis or your career.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected provider of vocational and technical education.

Enrolment grants two years’ access to NCFE CACHE Alumni, a network offering resources for care, health, and education professionals.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.