Data & AI School/ Data Analysis Diploma

Turn Data Into
Decisions That Matter

The most complete data analysis programme in Africa — Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python in 12 weeks. Build the skills that put you in the top 10% of analysts on the continent.

Duration

12 Weeks

Learning Mode

Online

Job Opportunities

Data & Analytics Roles

Alumni Rating

4.8 / 5 ★

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Joined by 1,980+ data analysts across Africa

Why Learn With Us

The Only Data Programme
Built to Get You Hired

Not a single-tool course. A complete analyst skill set — built over 12 weeks of structured, applied learning.

5 Tools in One Programme

Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python — the exact combination that appears in 90% of data analyst job descriptions across Africa.

Real African Datasets

Every project uses real, anonymised data from Nigerian, Kenyan, and Ghanaian businesses — so you understand the context behind the numbers.

Portfolio-First Assessment

No exams. You are assessed on the quality of your analysis outputs — dashboards, reports, and SQL scripts you can show employers immediately.

Hiring Partner Network

Idealnovate has active relationships with 30+ hiring companies. Graduates are introduced to relevant opportunities as they arise.

Industry-Standard Tools

Tools You'll Master

Get hands-on with the exact tools data employers use every day — from session one.

Microsoft Excel

Data Foundations

SQL

Data Querying

Tableau

Data Visualisation

Power BI

Business Intelligence

Python

Data Programming

ChatGPT

AI-Assisted Analysis

All tools introduced progressively across 6 modules — no prior experience required.

Where our alumni work

Kuda Bank
Interswitch
MTN Nigeria
Flutterwave
Access Bank
Stanbic IBTC
Jumia
OPay
Moniepoint
Paystack
Student Support

Analysts Teaching
Analysts

Every instructor is a working data professional — analysts, scientists, and BI developers who use these tools daily at African banks, fintechs, and tech companies.

  • Bi-weekly live sessions with practising data professionals
  • SQL and Python help desk for technical questions
  • Portfolio review and feedback from working analysts
  • Alumni hiring partner network with 30+ companies
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Idealnovate data mentors
Course Curriculum

6 Modules.
One Career.

A structured, project-led journey from complete beginner to job-ready data analyst — in just 12 weeks.

6 Core Modules
12 Weeks
Live + Recorded Sessions
Professional Certification

Build the analytical mindset and master Excel as a professional data tool — far beyond VLOOKUP and basic formulas.

How data drives business decisions Advanced Excel: XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, dynamic arrays Data cleaning: handling nulls, duplicates, outliers Pivot tables and dynamic reporting

Write SQL queries to extract, filter, join, and aggregate data from relational databases — the core skill for every analyst role.

SELECT, WHERE, GROUP BY, ORDER BY INNER, LEFT, RIGHT JOINs and multi-table queries Subqueries and CTEs (Common Table Expressions) Window functions: RANK, ROW_NUMBER, LAG/LEAD

Transform raw data into compelling visual stories — build dashboards that executives and stakeholders actually use and act on.

Connecting Tableau to Excel, SQL, and CSV Chart types: bar, line, scatter, map, treemap Calculated fields and LOD expressions Interactive dashboards with filters and actions

Build enterprise-grade reports in Power BI — from data modelling and DAX formulas to publishing live dashboards for teams.

Power BI Desktop: data import and modelling DAX formulas: CALCULATE, SUMX, time intelligence Star schema data models and relationships Publishing and sharing via Power BI Service

An introduction to Python for data work — Pandas for manipulation, Matplotlib for visualisation, and real EDA projects.

Python setup and Jupyter Notebook workflow Pandas: DataFrames, filtering, groupby, merge Matplotlib and Seaborn data visualisation Exploratory data analysis (EDA) on real datasets

Apply every skill in an end-to-end capstone on real African business data, then build your portfolio and prepare for interviews.

Multi-tool analysis: raw data to executive report Portfolio project with a real African dataset CV, LinkedIn, and portfolio optimisation Interview preparation and salary negotiation
Our Edge

What Makes
Us Different

Every element of this diploma is designed to move you from learner to employed — not just from beginner to certified.

African Business Datasets

All case studies use real, anonymised data from Nigerian, Kenyan, and Ghanaian businesses — so you understand the context behind the numbers.

Live Dashboard Critiques

Senior analysts review and critique your dashboards live in cohort — the same way design critiques happen at top data teams globally.

12-Month Access

Your recordings, project templates, and resource library remain accessible for 12 months after graduation — your personal data reference library.

Python Entry Point

The course includes Python foundations so you leave with a clear path into data science — not just analyst roles. A genuine differentiator.

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Africa's Data Economy Needs Analysts.
Be One of Them

Join 1,980+ graduates who built their data careers with Idealnovate — and start your journey today.

Upcoming Cohorts

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Choose the cohort that works best for your schedule — all seats are limited.

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Student Stories

Real Analysts.
Real Results.

Graduates who went from zero to employed — with portfolios, offers, and promotions to prove it.

4.8★

Average diploma rating

1,980+

Data graduates across Africa

91%

Employed within 5 months

“I went from manually updating spreadsheets to building automated dashboards in Python and Power BI. Idealnovate's curriculum mapped exactly to what my employer needed.”

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Chioma Nwosu

Data Analyst @ Kuda Bank

“The SQL weeks were a complete game-changer. I went from not knowing what a JOIN was to writing complex window functions by week four. The progression is perfectly judged.”

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Emeka Okafor

BI Analyst, Lagos

“Three job offers within two months of graduating. The portfolio project was the deciding factor in every interview — interviewers could see the quality of my analysis immediately.”

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Abena Asante

Data Analyst, Accra

“The dashboards I built in class are now used by our executive team every Monday morning. That's real impact — and it started in week five of this programme.”

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Seun Adeyemi

Financial Data Analyst, Nairobi

“Twelve weeks is the right length for this programme. You cannot rush data skills. By the end I had genuine depth across five tools — not just surface-level familiarity.”

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Tunde Obi

Analytics Consultant, Abuja

“Real data, real projects, real mentors — that's what Idealnovate delivered. My portfolio landed me three job offers within two months of graduating.”

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Fatima Suleiman

Data Scientist @ MTN Nigeria

Tuition & Payment

Flexible Payment Options

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Tuition rates available upon request — we accept multiple currencies across Africa. Contact admissions for full pricing details.

Application Process

Getting In Is Simple

Four straightforward steps between you and your data career.

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Explore the Programme

Read through the curriculum, payment options, and cohort dates. Attend a free info session or reach out with any questions.

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Submit Your Application

Complete our short application form. No essays, no prior experience needed — just tell us about yourself and your goals.

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Talk with Admissions

A member of our admissions team will reach out within 48 hours to discuss scholarship eligibility and confirm your fit.

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Enrol & Secure Your Seat

Complete your registration, secure your cohort seat, and receive your pre-programme welcome kit. Day one starts here.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked

Everything you need to know about the Data Analysis Diploma before applying.

Still have questions?

Our admissions team is happy to help you make the right decision.

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No prior experience is required. We start from absolute basics and build up systematically. The programme is designed for complete beginners — including people who have never used Excel professionally.

Data Analysis is a broader 12-week programme covering Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python basics. Python for Data Analysis is a focused 6-week course for those who want to go deeper into Python specifically. Many students do the 12-week programme first, then return for Python.

Yes. We provide setup guides for all tools. Most are free — Tableau Public, Power BI Desktop, and Python are all free. SQL exercises run in a provided online environment. No software purchases are required.

Expect 8–10 hours per week — two live sessions plus independent project work. All sessions are recorded. Most students manage the workload alongside full-time employment, though it requires genuine commitment.

You receive a real dataset from an African business — retail, fintech, or healthcare — and must clean, analyse, and present your findings as an executive dashboard and written report. Instructors provide structured feedback on your work.

Yes. We offer an 80% scholarship to qualifying applicants — meaning you only pay 20% as a registration fee. Apply via our scholarship page and our admissions team will review your application within 5 business days.

You receive your certificate, your portfolio goes live, and you join the Idealnovate alumni network. We actively connect graduates with employers through our hiring partners programme and weekly job board updates.

Data analyst, business intelligence analyst, operations analyst, and junior data scientist. Graduates have been hired at fintechs, banks, telecoms, e-commerce companies, and management consultancies across Africa.

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Every Team Wants to Hire

Over 1,980 data analysts have taken this step. The only question is — are you next?