CompTIA® Data+

This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete this short survey to see if you qualify for financial assistance. Learn more about FastForward

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CompTIA® Data+ Program Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $3,234
• FastForward Price: $1,078
• FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

Students interested in taking this course must have one of the following:

• Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments - You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. 
• Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy certification 

Before registration, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof of having completed one of the listed prerequisites. You will be dropped from the course if you register without submitting proof.

To ensure your success in earning your certification, the following skills are recommended:

• Basic digital literacy, including the ability to navigate windows and multitask
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet program
• Understanding of databases and database design
• A basic understanding of statistics and data visualization is helpful

Learn@Home: Instructor-led, Live via Zoom and CANVAS

Data analytics (DA) is the process of examining raw data to find trends and answer questions. DA is central to many business operations to help make better data-driven decisions. The CompTIA(R) Data+ certification is ideal for anyone seeking a new career in data analysis, to improve their current data science skills, or to validate their skills and knowledge with an industry-recognized credential. In this course, you will learn how to mine and manipulate data more effectively, apply basic statistical methods, and analyze complex datasets, all while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle.   
 
Certification prep courses are rigorous and demand significant time and effort. You must attend 70% of all scheduled class hours, complete all requirements set by the instructor, and sit for the Industry Credential exam within 60 days from the last class session. Additional study time outside class hours will be expected. 

Please read the CompTIA® Data+ Fact Sheet for a complete list of expectations and exam details.
 
CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Labs, and industry certification exam voucher. Students are assigned CertMaster Learn and CertMaster Labs ($153) on the first day of class, and they are non-refundable once class begins.

This program cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions.

Credit for Prior Learning allows you to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired and accelerates the completion of your educational goals. NOVA accepts select industry credentials for college credit. The CompTIA® Data+ certification is approved for Credit for Prior Learning for the following classes at NOVA: ITD 145