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CompTIA® Data+

Course number : 2040075   ID : 21113    Section Number : 32E
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CompTIA® Data+ Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $3,234
  • FastForward Price: $1,078
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
 
Prerequisite:

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

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.   
 
What is Expected:

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.
 
What is Included:

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
 

Class Details

10 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu, Tue

Location
NOVA Workforce Online Class

Instructor
Ali El-Sharif 

CEUs : 4

 

Notice

Please read:  Learn@Home: Instructor-led, Live via Zoom and CANVAS - Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on the class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. See Zoom Class Requirements for more details.

This class also requires the use of your myNOVA account and the CANVAS online classroom. Please follow these instructions on how to activate your myNOVA account before the first day of class: How to access myNOVA and Canvas

Important: By enrolling in this class as part of the FastForward - New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG) and as a condition to receiving a grant, the student agrees to the following terms and conditions as specified in the WCG Agreement (Preview PDF).This agreement will be completed electronically during registration.

Tuition: 

$3,234.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
3/27/2025 - 4/29/2025 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM VIRTUAL-ONLINE, NOVA Workforce Online Class  Map, Room: Online Ali El-Sharif  Lecture

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