Course Overview
The Official CompTIA Data+ training course (DA0-001) have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA Data+ candidate.
Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) exam objectives, CompTIA Data+ teaches learners the knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions by mining data, manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analyzing complex data sets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data lifecycle.
In addition, it will help prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Data+ certification exam.
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What are the skills covered
- Boost your knowledge in identifying basic concepts of data schemas and dimensions while understanding the difference between common data structures and file formats
- Grow your skills to explain data acquisition concepts, reasons for cleansing and profiling datasets, executing data manipulation, and understanding techniques for data manipulation
- Gain the ability to apply the appropriate descriptive statistical methods and summarize types of analysis and critical analysis techniques
- Learn how to translate business requirements to form the appropriate visualization in the form of a report or dashboard with the proper design components
- Increase your ability to summarize important data governance concepts and apply data quality control concepts
Who should attend this course
- Data Analyst
- Reporting Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
- Clinical Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
Data+ is an ideal certification for not only data-specific careers, but other career paths can benefit from analytics processes and data analytics knowledge. Jobs like marketing specialists, financial analysts, human resource analysts or clinical health care analysts can optimize performance and make well-informed decisions when they use and evaluate data correctly.
Course Curriculum
What are the Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required to attend this course.
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Course Modules
- Topic 1A: Identify Relational and NonRelational Databases
– Exam Objective: 1.1 Identify basic concepts of data schemas and dimensions. - Review Activity: Relational and Non-Relational Databases
- Topic 1B: Understand the Way We Use Tables, Primary Keys, and Normalization
– Exam Objectives: 1.1 Identify basic concepts of data schemas and dimensions.
– 2.3 Given a scenario, execute data manipulation techniques.
– 5.1 Summarize important data governance concept - Video: Identifying Relationships in Data Review Activity: Tables, Primary Keys, and Normalization
- Topic 2A: Describe Types of Data Processing and Storage Systems
– Exam Objective: 1.1 Identify basic concepts of data schemas and dimensions. - Review Activity: Types of Data Processing and Storage Systems
- Topic 2B: Explain How Data Changes
– Exam Objective: 1.1 Identify basic concepts of data schemas and dimensions. - Review Activity: Explain How Data Changes
- Topic 3A: Understand Types of Data
– Exam Objective: 1.2 Compare and contrast different data types - Review Activity: Types of Data
- Topic 3B: Break Down the Field Data Types
– Exam Objective: 1.2 Compare and contrast different data types - Video: Understanding Field Data Types Review Activity: Field Data Types
- Topic 4A: Differentiate between Structured Data and Unstructured Data
– Exam Objective: 1.3 Compare and contrast common data structures and file formats - Video: Structured Data versus Unstructured Data Review Activity: Structured and Unstructured Data
- Topic 4B: Recognize Different File Formats
– Exam Objective: 1.3 Compare and contrast common data structures and file formats - Review Activity: File Formats
- Topic 4C: Understand the Different Code Languages Used for Data
– Exam Objective: 1.3 Compare and contrast common data structures and file formats. - Review Activity: Code Languages Used for Data
- Topic 5A: Understand the Processes of Extracting, Transforming, and Loading Data
– Exam Objective: 2.1 Explain data acquisition concepts - Review Activity: The Processes of Extracting, Transforming, and Loading Data
- Topic 5B: Explain API/Web Scraping and Other Collection Methods
– Exam Objectives: 2.1 Explain data acquisition concepts.
– 1.3 Compare and contrast common data structures and file formats. - Review Activity: API/Web Scraping and Other Collection Methods
- Topic 5C: Collect and Use Public and Publicly Available Data
– Exam Objective: 2.1 Explain data acquisition concepts. - Video: Creating a Data Set from Census Data Review Activity: Public and Publicly Available Data
- Topic 5D: Use and Collect Survey Data
– Exam Objective: 2.1 Explain data acquisition concepts. - Video: Building a Survey and Collecting Data Review Activity: Survey Data
- Topic 6A: Learn to Profile Data
– Exam Objective: 2.2 Identify common reasons for cleansing and profiling datasets. - Review Activity: Learn to Profile Data
- Topic 6B: Address Redundant, Duplicated, and Unnecessary Data
– Exam Objective: 2.2 Identify common reasons for cleansing and profiling datasets - Review Activity: Redundant, Duplicated, and Unnecessary Data
- Topic 6C: Work with Missing Values
– Exam Objective: 2.2 Identify common reasons for cleansing and profiling datasets. - Review Activity: Missing Values
- Topic 6D: Address Invalid Data
– Exam Objective: 2.2 Identify common reasons for cleansing and profiling datasets. - Video: Correcting or Removing Invalid Data Review Activity: Invalid Data
- Topic 6E: Convert Data to Meet Specifications
– Exam Objective: 2.2 Identify common reasons for cleansing and profiling datasets - Review Activity: Convert Data to Meet Specifications
- Topic 7A: Manipulate Field Data and Create Variables
– Exam Objective: 2.3 Given a scenario, execute data manipulation techniques. - Review Activity: Manipulate Field Data and Create Variables
- Topic 7B: Transpose and Append Data
– Exam Objective: 2.3 Given a scenario, execute data manipulation techniques. - Video: Transposing Data and Appending Data Sets Review Activity: Transpose and Append Data
- Topic 7C: Query Data
– Exam Objective: 2.3 Given a scenario, execute data manipulation techniques - Video: Discovering how Joins Impact Data Results Review Activity: Query Data
- Topic 8A: Use Functions to Manipulate Data
– Exam Objective: 2.3 Given a scenario, execute data manipulation techniques.
– 2.4 Explain common techniques for data manipulation and query optimization. - Video: Using Functions to Manipulate Data Review Activity: Functions to Manipulate Data
- Topic 8B: Use Common Techniques for Query Optimization
– Exam Objective: 2.4 Explain common techniques for data manipulation and query optimization - Review Activity: Common Techniques for Query Optimization
- Topic 9A: Use Measures of Central Tendency
– Exam Objective: 3.1 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate descriptive statistical methods. - Video: Calculating the Measure of Central
Tendency Review Activity: Measures of Central Tendency - Topic 9B: Use Measures of Dispersion
– Exam Objective: 3.1 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate descriptive statistical methods - Review Activity: Measures of Dispersion
- Topic 9C: Use Frequency and Percentages
– Exam Objective: 3.1 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate descriptive statistical methods. - Video: Calculating Percentages Review Activity: Frequency and Percentages
- Topic 10A: Get Started with Analysis
– Exam Objective: 3.3 Summarize types of analysis and key analysis techniques. - Review Activity: Get Started with Analysis
- Topic 10B: Recognize Types of Analysis
– Exam Objective: 3.3 Summarize types of analysis and key analysis techniques. - Review Activity: Types of Analysis
- Topic 11A: Understand the Importance of Statistical Tests
– Exam Objective: 3.2 Explain the purpose of inferential statistical methods. - Video: Understanding the Importance of Statistical Tests.
- Review Activity: The Importance of Statistical Tests
- Topic 11B: Break Down the Hypothesis Test
– Exam Objective: 3.2 Explain the purpose of inferential statistical methods. - Review Activity: The Hypothesis Test
- Topic 11C: Understand Tests and Methods to Determine Relationships Between Variables
– Exam Objective: 3.2 Explain the purpose of inferential statistical methods. - Review Activity: Tests and Methods to Determine Relationships Between Variables.
- Topic 12A: Use Basic Visuals
– Exam Objective: 4.4 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate type of visualization. - Review Activity: Basic Visuals
- Topic 12B: Build Advanced Visuals
– Exam Objective: 4.4 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate type of visualization. - Video: Building and Reading Stacked Charts Review Activity: Advanced Visuals
- Topic 12C: Build Maps with Geographical Data
– Exam Objective: 4.4 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate type of visualization. - Review Activity: Maps with Geographical Data
- Topic 12D: Use Visuals to Tell a Story
– Exam Objective: 4.4 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate type of visualization. - Review Activity: Visuals to Tell a Story
- Topic 13A: Consider Audience Needs When Developing a Report
– Exam Objective: 4.1 Given a scenario, translate business requirements to form a report. - Review Activity: Audience Needs When Developing a Report
- Topic 13B: Describe Data Source Considerations For Reporting
– Exam Objective: 4.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate methods for dashboard development. - Video: Accessing Source Data and Creating Reports Review Activity: Data Source Considerations for Reporting
- Topic 13C: Describe Considerations for Delivering Reports and Dashboards
– Exam Objective: 4.1 Given a scenario, translate business requirements to form a report.
– 4.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate methods for dashboard development. - Review Activity: Considerations for Delivering Reports and Dashboards.
- Topic 13D: Develop Reports or Dashboards
– Exam Objective: 4.1 Given a scenario, translate business requirements to form a report.
– 4.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate methods for dashboard development. - Video: Selecting Different Visualization Layouts Review Activity: Develop Reports or Dashboards
- Topic 13E: Understand Ways to Sort and Filter Data
– Exam Objectives: 4.1 Given a scenario, translate business requirements to form a report.
– 4.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate methods for dashboard development - Review Activity: Ways to Sort and Filter Data
- Topic 14A: Design Elements for Reports and Dashboards
– Exam Objective: 4.2 Given a scenario, use appropriate design components for reports and dashboards - Video: Using Appropriate Design Components for Reports and Dashboards. Review Activity: Design Elements for Reports/Dashboards
- Topic 14B: Utilize Standard Elements
– Exam Objective: 4.2 Given a scenario, use appropriate design components for reports and dashboards. - Review Activity: Standard Elements for Reports and Dashboards
- Topic 14C: Creating a Narrative and Other Written Elements
– Exam Objective: 4.2 Given a scenario, use appropriate design components for reports and dashboards. - Review Activity: Narrative and Other Written Elements
- Topic 14D: Understand Deployment Considerations
– Exam Objective: 4.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate methods for dashboard development - Video: Deployment Considerations. Review Activity: Deployment Considerations
- Topic 15A: Understand How Updates and Timing Affect Reporting
– Exam Objective: 4.5 Compare and contrast types of reports. - Review Activity: How Updates and Timing Affect Reporting
- Topic 15B: Differentiate Between Types of Reports
– Exam Objective: 4.5 Compare and contrast types of reports. - Review Activity: Types of Reports
- Topic 16A: Define Data Governance
– Exam Objective: 5.1 Summarize important data governance concepts. - Video: Importance of Data Governance
Review Activity: Data Governance - Topic 16B: Understand Access Requirements and Policies
– Exam Objective: 5.1 Summarize important data governance concepts. - Review Activity: Access Requirements and Policies
- Topic 16C: Understand Security Requirements
– Exam Objective: 5.1 Summarize important data governance concepts. - Review Activity: Security Requirements
- Topic 16D: Understand Entity Relationship Requirements
– Exam Objective: 5.1 Summarize important data governance concepts. - Review Activity: Entity Relationship Requirements
- Topic 17A: Describe Characteristics, Rules, and Metrics of Data Quality
– Exam Objective: 5.2 Given a scenario, apply data quality control concepts. - Review Activity: Characteristics, Rules, and Metrics of Data Quality
- Topic 17B: Identify Reasons to Quality Check Data and Methods of Data Validation
– Exam Objective: 5.2 Given a scenario, apply data quality control concepts. - Review Activity: Reasons to Quality Check Data and Methods of Data Validation
- Topic 18A: Explain the Basics of Master Data Management
- – Exam Objective: 5.3
- Video: Understanding Data Management. Review Activity: The Basics of Master Data Management
- Topic 18B: Describe Master Data Management Processes
– Exam Objective: 5.3 Explain master data management (MDM) concepts. - Review Activity: Master Data Management Processes
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Training Options
- ILT: Instructor-Led Training
- VILT: Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Exam & Certification
CompTIA Data+ validates certified professionals have the skills required to facilitate data-driven business decisions, including:
- Mining data
- Manipulating data
- Visualizing and reporting data
- Applying basic statistical methods
- Analyzing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle
Training & Certification Guide
The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analyzing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle.
- Number of Questions: 90 questions
- Type of Questions: Multiple choice and performance-based
- Length of Test: 90 Minutes
- Passing Score: 675 (on scale of 100–900)
CompTIA recommends 18–24 months of experience in a report/business analyst job role, exposure to databases and analytical tools, a basic understanding of statistics, and data visualization experience
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Highlight what’s important. Produce reports that persuade, not confuse. Help the team make better data-driven decisions.
Demonstrate Competency
Make yourself a more valuable team member. Proof of data literacy means you’re more employable and more upwardly mobile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data Specialists are tasked with overseeing the development of new databases, monitoring database performance and interpreting raw data and turning it into usable feedback and applications. A Data Specialist knows what all the numbers and patterns mean and can communicate the findings in layman’s terms.
In addition to drawing meaning from raw data, these individuals are also charged with collecting and cleaning up the data ensuring that the information is accurate and without error. Some Database Administrators specialize in specific systems or applications.
Making sure confidential information is secure and available to those who need it is a top priority of Data Specialists.
Data-related jobs are projected to be among the fastest-growing occupations through the balance of this decade, with some positions, such as data scientists, expected to grow up to five times faster than other occupations.
But the need for core data skills extends beyond data-specific job roles. Employers listed over 1 million job postings over the past 12 months seeking candidates with skills in data analysis, data mining or data visualization.
CompTIA Data+ can help you develop and refine these skills and prove you have the hands-on experience employers are looking for.
Data analytics helps people make sense of raw data. Companies use data to improve their internal operations and to better understand their customers. Typically, this is done in three stages.
The three stages of data use include:
- Collect and store: Customer transactions, social media streams, M2M sensors and business activity
- Process and organize: Calculate, transform, process, protect and augment
- Analyze and visualize: Dashboards, reports, predictive analytics and ad-hoc queries
Let’s take a look at how each stage works and how each one feeds into the larger umbrella we call data analytics.
Data Infrastructure
The individuals responsible for building a data infrastructure are the people designing, building and maintaining the technology needed to collect and store data. This is the first stage and requires the skills of storage engineers, business intelligence (BI) developers, data warehouse analysts, network administrators, server administrators and data architects.
Data Management and Processing
Once the data is collected and securely stored, companies need qualified IT pros to design and maintain how the flow of data is then processed and organized within the organization. Database administrators, systems analysts, developers, and data architects and engineers are some of the job titles that fit the bill.
Data Interpretation and Visualization
The final stage of data use is interpretating it for actionable insights and decision making. This advanced stage requires advanced analytics. For example, data scientists use sophisticated data modeling techniques to build new datasets. Roles like business analyst and data analyst also work in this stage.
One part of the data use process doesn’t exist without the other. When these stages come together, a comprehensive data analytics program benefits the entire organization, from marketing campaigns and sales goals to research, development and finance.
Simply put, organizations have been collecting data for quite some time. But poor data management or insufficient data analysis is impacting the bottom line. Most companies have data silos in every department, limiting the ability to build a holistic view of corporate data. Moreover, new data sources – like social media and smart devices – necessitate a more efficient structure and analytics process.
Data is a critical resource that needs to be handled properly. A solid understanding of the data function, techniques and tools provides the context for building a comprehensive big data analytics strategy.
CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. That means that you can make yourself more employable by learning how to better analyze and interpret data, communicate insights and demonstrate competency. CompTIA Data+ validates certified professionals have the skills required to facilitate data-driven business decisions, including:
- Mining data
- Manipulating data
- Visualizing and reporting data
- Applying basic statistical methods
- Analyzing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle
You can expect performance-based and multiple-choice questions across five domains:
- Data Concepts and Environments (15%)
- Data Mining (25%)
- Data Analysis (23%)
- Visualization (23%)
- Data Governance, Quality and Controls (14%)
These domains relate back to job roles that are tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making.
For example, your organization collects all sorts of data, but is it easy to parse through that data, analyze the data and make sense of it? This is where data visualization comes into play. Telling the story of your data and getting stakeholders to understand is a valuable skill that employers want.
As the importance of data analytics grows, more job roles are required to set context and better communicate vital business intelligence. Collecting, analyzing and reporting on data can drive priorities and lead business decision-making. The following data and analytics primary job roles align with CompTIA Data+:
- Data analyst
- Clinical analyst
- Reporting analyst
- Marketing analyst
- Business data analyst
- Operations analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
CompTIA Data+ is an ideal certification for not only data-specific careers, but also other career paths that benefit from analytics processes and data analytics knowledge. Jobs like marketing specialists, financial analysts, human resource analysts or clinical health care analysts can optimize performance and make well-informed decisions when they use and evaluate data correctly.
CompTIA Data+ is the only data analyst certification that covers baseline data analytics skills, assesses hands-on abilities and is vendor neutral and tool agnostic.
Vendor-neutral certifications provide analyst skills needed to perform various job roles regardless of the specific programs and tools being used. Compare this to vendor-specific certifications, which equip you to work with just one platform (such as SAS, Tableau or Microsoft). There are also certifications that dive deeper, such as big data and business analytics that can be pursued after receiving CompTIA Data+.
