Certificate in Data Analytics with AI

Program Highlights

• Program : Certificate in Data Analytics with AI
• Duration : 3 Months
• Contact Hours : 60+ hours (6 hours/week)
• Format :Blended (In-person/Online with hands-on labs)
• Level :Beginner to Intermediate
• Center : All centers (Accra, Kumasi, Tema)

Program Overview

The Certificate in Data Analytics with AI is a practical, hands-on program designed to help you turn raw data into clear business decisions. Over three months, you will learn how to combine statistics, AI tools, and modern analytics software to solve real organizational problems.

You start with the foundations of AI and statistics so you understand how data behaves and how insights are validated. You then move into advanced Excel for data cleaning, modeling, automation, and dashboard development. From there, you build professional-grade reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.

Every module focuses on application. You work with real datasets, build live dashboards, and complete guided lab exercises each week. You will apply statistical concepts like correlation and hypothesis testing to real business cases. You will use AI tools to assist in analysis, reporting, data interpretation and dashboard development.

By the end of the course, you will confidently clean messy data, perform advanced analysis, automate reports, and present insights through interactive visual dashboards. You graduate with practical skills that employers demand and businesses value.

Tools You'll Master

• Microsoft Excel - Advanced analytics, Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA automation
• Microsoft Power BI Desktop - Data modeling, DAX, interactive dashboards
• Tableau Public - Professional data visualizations and storytelling
• AI Tools for Data Analysis - AI-powered analytics and insights generation

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Explain core AI concepts and apply prompt engineering for data analysis tasks
• Apply statistical methods such as hypothesis testing, correlation, and probability distributions to real datasets
• Clean, transform, and prepare raw data using Power Query and structured data techniques
• Build advanced analytical models in Excel using Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, Solver, and financial forecasting tools
• Automate repetitive reporting tasks using VBA
• Design interactive dashboards in Excel for business decision-making
• Connect, model, and transform data in Power BI using proper schema design
• Write DAX measures for business KPIs and time intelligence analysis
• Develop optimized and mobile-ready Power BI dashboards
• Build professional Tableau dashboards using calculated fields and advanced visual techniques
• Present analytical findings clearly through compelling data storytelling

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

• Working professionals who handle reports and want to improve decision-making skills
• Finance and accounting officers
• HR and operations managers
• Business analysts and aspiring data analysts
• Graduates seeking employable analytics skills
• Entrepreneurs who want to analyze sales and operational data
• Monitoring and evaluation officers
• MIS and reporting officers

Career Opportunities

• Data Analysts
• Business Intelligence Professionals
• Power BI Specialists
• Professionals who manage data for decision-making
• IT Managers
• Data Scientists

Course Content

The program is divided into 4 comprehensive modules covering AI, Statistics, Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.

Eligibility Requirements

• Basic familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Understanding of basic business concepts
• No prior programming or advanced analytics experience required
• Willingness to learn and engage in hands-on lab exercises

Note: This is a beginner to intermediate level course. While basic Excel knowledge is helpful, we will cover fundamentals before advancing to complex topics.