Smart Data Solutions Built for Business
Data Solutions Built for Real-World Impact
Course Type
Higher Certificate
Course Start
January 2027
Venue
Berea Tech
Course Times
09h00 to 17h00
Course Duration
2 Years
Virtual Classroom
Available Online
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE
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DATA SCIENCE PRACTITIONER
Unleash the Power of Information for Business Success with Data Science.
This Data Science course prepares you to step into the role of a Data Science Practitioner, entrusted with the task of managing and structuring data for use by Data Scientists. You’ll be at the forefront of collecting, transforming, and analysing data, harnessing the fields of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Science, and Business domain knowledge to solve vital business challenges. Data science-related roles are currently among the most sought-after in the tech industry, offering high earning potential and robust job growth.
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Occupational Certificate pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.
Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
- Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
- Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos and PowerPoint lessons.
- 24-hour access.
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- Introduction to Data Science and Data Analysis
- Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations: Refresher
- Computers and Computing Systems
- Computing Theory
- Basic Statistics for Data Analytics
- Statistics Essentials for Data Analytics
- Data Science and Data Analysis
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Introduction to Governance, Legislation and Ethics
- Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation
- 4IR and Future Skills
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- Apply Logical Thinking and Maths Refresher
- Code to Use a Software Toolkit/Platform in the Field of Study or Employment
- Use Spreadsheets to Analyse and Visualise Data
- Use a Visual Analytics Platform to Analyse and Visualise Data
- Apply Statistical Tools and Techniques
- Collect and Pre-Process Large Amounts of Unruly Data
- Apply Data Analysis Techniques to Uncover Patterns and Trends in Datasets
- Prepare and Present Descriptive Analytic Reports for Decision Making
- Participate in a Design Thinking for Innovation Workshop
- Collaborate Ethically and Effectively in the Workplace
- Data Collection and Pre-processing Processes
- Data Analysis Processes
- Data Visualisation and Reporting Processes
- Capstone Project Using an Appropriate Toolkit
- Data Analyst – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R500 000 a year
- Data Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R400 000 to R700 000 a year
- Data Scientist – Pay Estimate: +/- R400 000 to R750 000 a year
- Machine Learning Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R400 000 to R800 000 a year
- Statistician – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R850 000 a year
You may enter the programme, with:
- NQF Level 4 qualification
Berea College of Technology (Pty) Ltd is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), with registration number 2000/HE07/004.
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Berea College of Technology and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner from the QCTO. All Examinations are set and administered by Berea College of Technology.
EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates.
Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.
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