Foundation of Data Analytics

Understand how data analytics drives business performance and build the confidence to work with data effectively.

What is this course about?

Data is one of the most valuable assets an organisation has – but only when people know how to use it. For finance and business professionals, the ability to work confidently with data, understand what it is telling you and communicate findings clearly is rapidly becoming a core professional skill.

This course introduces the fundamentals of data analytics – covering data types, sources and statistical analysis alongside an overview of common analytics tools and technologies. It is designed for professionals who need to work confidently with data in their day-to-day role without becoming data scientists. You will leave with a solid foundation and the confidence to engage meaningfully with data-driven conversations and decisions in your organisation.

This course is part of our full range of digital training courses – explore the complete programme to find the right development for you and your team.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for finance and business professionals who want to develop a practical foundation in data analytics. It is also suitable for:

Finance professionals who work with data regularly and want a more structured understanding
Managers and team leaders looking to make more data-informed decisions
Professionals new to data analytics who want an accessible, jargon-free starting point
Anyone who wants to engage more confidently with data, analytics tools and data specialists

What you'll gain from this course

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:

Explain how data analytics creates value and supports better business decisions
Identify and distinguish between different data types, sources and their practical uses
Apply foundational statistical concepts to interpret data with confidence
Navigate common analytics tools and technologies at a practical level
Engage meaningfully with data specialists and analytics outputs in their organisation
Apply a structured approach to answering business questions using data

This course sits within our broader digital training courses – browse the full range to build a complete development pathway for your organisation.
Remember, all sessions include:

4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning
CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence

Course Reviews

Outstanding training! The instructor made complex concepts accessible and immediately relevant to our finance function. We are already applying what we learned to improve our forecasting accuracy.

Michael, Finance Director, London

This course completely changed how we approach decision-making. The tools and frameworks have become integral to our monthly reviews.

David, Head of Strategy, Bristol

Why Choose Us?

Practical expertise, not pure theory

All our digital training courses are delivered by professionals who have successfully implemented data analytics and digital transformation in real organisations – people who understand both the technology and the business application.

Business-focused, not IT-focused

We bridge the gap between technical concepts and business reality, focusing on what finance and business professionals actually need to know and use – not abstract computer science theory.

Follow-up support

All sessions include 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning.

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Ready to build your data analytics foundations with Finance Training Academy? We’re here to help you work with data confidently and effectively. Book this course today to get started.