Data Analyst Accelerator
Info Systems
A course by
Mission Ready
A 12-week, beginner-friendly Level 4 micro-credential that builds your core data analysis skills using Excel, Power BI, SQL and AI tools, so you can explore whether a data career is right for you.
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NZ$3,320
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NZQA Level 4 Certification (40 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Build core data analysis skills
Learn how to clean, prepare and analyse real datasets so you can uncover useful patterns and trends.
Use Excel, Power BI and SQL with confidence
Get hands-on practice using spreadsheets, dashboards and databases to answer business questions.
About This Course
Over 12 weeks full-time (or 24 weeks part-time), you’ll work through a practical, coach-supported programme that introduces you to the day-to-day work of a data analyst. You’ll learn how to wrangle messy data, calculate key metrics, build dashboards, write basic SQL queries and use AI tools to speed up analysis. The focus is on building confidence with real business-style problems, so you finish with a solid foundation and a clear sense of whether you want to move into the AI-Powered Advanced Data Analyst Accelerator or full Data Analyst Diploma.
Course content
- Cleaning and formatting messy data in Excel
- Calculating and interpreting key business metrics and KPIs
- Writing SQL queries to extract insights from databases
- Designing interactive dashboards in Power BI
- Turning analysis into clear charts, visuals and simple stories
- Understanding ETL (extract, transform, load) from multiple data sources
- Using formulas, pivot tables, Power Query and automation features in Excel
- Applying reporting best practice for business stakeholders
- Using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini) to support analysis and reporting
Entry Requirements
Must be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident
Build towards these roles
Data Analyst (entry-level)Reporting / Insights Analyst (junior)Business Reporting AssistantData Support / Analytics Assistant
Build skills in these industries
Data and reporting teamsBusiness analytics and BIOperations and performance insights
Mission Ready fast-tracks you into tech careers with project-based learning designed alongside industry. In just a few months, you’ll work on real challenges for real companies, building the skills and portfolio employers actually want. Whether it’s software, design, or emerging tech, Mission Ready gets you job-ready — fast.
