Data Analytics Foundations
Who it is for: Students, graduates and professionals looking to build a foundation in data analytics with no prior technical background required.
No prior background needed.
- Online
- WisGrad Campus, Kochi
- Hybrid
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Data Analyst Professional Programme
Data-driven and AI-assisted business insight. Choose a single 40-day module, or complete all three modules for the full programme.
Choose a module or the full programme
Each module is a 40-day intensive, taught at weekends, and stands on its own. Take one, or take all three.
Option A: a single module
AI-Enhanced Data Analytics: Tools, Techniques and Professional Practice
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Level 4 or who have equivalent foundational data analysis experience.
Prior knowledge required. An admissions officer will assess it.
- Online
- WisGrad Campus, Kochi
- Hybrid
Advanced Data Analyst Programme
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Levels 4 and 5, or experienced analysts seeking a strategic, senior-level credential.
Prior knowledge required. An admissions officer will assess it.
- Online
- WisGrad Campus, Kochi
- Hybrid
Option B: the complete programme
Data Analyst Professional Programme
All three modules, taken in order from Level 4 to Level 6 and run back to back. The programme is planned around four months, subject to the delivery schedule. It earns a UWL Certificate of Completion for each module and the WisGrad Certified Professional award.
Start dates
This programme has a new intake every four months: February, June, October. A new module starts about every 40 days, so you can also join a single module when it begins.
These are planned start months. The admissions team confirms exact dates when you enquire.
- Day 0Level 4 starts
- Day 40Level 5 starts
- Day 80Level 6 starts
- Around month 4Full programme complete, subject to the delivery schedule
Every industry is hiring people who can turn data into decisions
11M+Data professionals India is projected to need by 2026
200,000+Analytics professionals short in India (NASSCOM)
28%Yearly growth in demand
₹4–7 LPATypical entry-level salary range
Figures as stated in the WisGrad Prospectus 2026. LPA means lakh rupees per year.
Module details
Open a module to see what it covers.
Level 4Data Analytics Foundations
Who it is for: Students, graduates and professionals looking to build a foundation in data analytics with no prior technical background required.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
What you will learn
This foundational module introduces the core concepts, tools and professional practices of data analytics. You will learn to collect, clean, explore and interpret data, and to communicate findings clearly to decision-makers.
Learning outcomes
- Apply core data analysis methods to structured business data
- Use industry-standard tools to clean, explore and visualise datasets
- Interpret data outputs and communicate findings to non-technical audiences
- Understand the ethical and professional responsibilities of a data analyst
Level 5AI-Enhanced Data Analytics: Tools, Techniques and Professional Practice
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Level 4 or who have equivalent foundational data analysis experience.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
What you will learn
This applied module builds on your foundations by introducing AI-assisted analytics techniques. You will work with real business problems, using modern tooling to accelerate insight generation and improve decision quality.
Learning outcomes
- Apply AI-assisted analytics tools to real business datasets
- Build predictive models and evaluate their accuracy and limitations
- Design data workflows that integrate human judgement with AI capabilities
- Present data-driven recommendations in a professional, business-ready format
Level 6Advanced Data Analyst Programme
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Levels 4 and 5, or experienced analysts seeking a strategic, senior-level credential.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
What you will learn
This advanced module develops strategic-level data analysis and insight generation. You will tackle complex, cross-functional analytical challenges and develop the professional capability needed for senior analyst and consultancy roles.
Learning outcomes
- Conduct advanced, multi-source analysis to support strategic business decisions
- Evaluate the quality, reliability and limitations of complex datasets
- Design and present analytical narratives for senior stakeholders
- Lead data projects from problem definition through to actionable recommendation
Where this can lead
Typical roles in this field, from your first job to senior leadership. Take a single module to build skills for one step, or the full programme to prepare for the whole climb.
Early career
₹4–7 LPA typical entry-level range
- Data AnalystCleans and explores data to answer business questions.
- Business Intelligence AnalystBuilds dashboards and reports that guide decisions.
- Reporting AnalystProduces regular reports on how the business is performing.
- Marketing AnalystMeasures campaign results and customer behaviour.
Mid career
- Operations AnalystFinds ways to make processes faster and cheaper.
- Product AnalystStudies how people use a product to guide improvements.
- Data Visualisation SpecialistTurns complex data into clear charts and stories.
- Analytics ConsultantSolves analytical problems for clients or business units.
Senior
₹20–28 LPA for senior analyst and lead roles
- Senior Data AnalystLeads complex analyses and guides other analysts.
- Head of AnalyticsSets analytics strategy and leads the team.
Industries hiring
- IT Services & Technology
- Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
- E-commerce & Retail
- Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing & Logistics
- Telecommunications
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education & EdTech
Employers: hire from this programme or train your team.
Roles and pay ranges are indicative. Roles and industries are from the WisGrad Prospectus 2026, and the stages and descriptions are a guide. They are not a promise of a job or salary. LPA means lakh rupees per year.
Certification
- A single module
- UWL Certificate of Completion
- All three modules, in order
- Also the WisGrad Certified Professional award
- Assessment
- Applied portfolio, no written exams
- Programme type
- Professional Development Programme
Ready to start Data Analyst?
Next intakes: February, June, October. Enquire about a single module or the full programme and an adviser will confirm the exact start dates.