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Digital and IT Skills (Data Management and Analytics) Level 2 Certificate Part-time
Course Overview
Digital and IT Skills (Data Management and Analytics) Level 2 Certificate Part-time
This qualification is designed for students to build confidence and capability in today’s data driven world. Throughout the programme, you will develop practical skills in data management, data analytics and spreadsheet software, using industry standard tools such as Microsoft Excel to organise, analyse and present information with accuracy and confidence.
You will also explore new and emerging digital technologies, gaining insight into how innovation is shaping the modern workplace and the skills employers increasingly expect. Alongside this, the Digital Skills Career Progression unit supports you in identifying opportunities within the digital sector, developing your professionalism, and planning your next steps into employment, an apprenticeship or further study.
Delivered through hands on activities the course provides a solid foundation for anyone aiming to enhance their digital capability. Whether you’re preparing for a career in data, looking to upskill, or simply seeking to improve your digital confidence, this qualification offers a clear and achievable pathway.
This course develops confidence in data handling, analysis and digital career progression. You will learn how to use and manipulate data in spreadsheet software completing the following five units.
Course content
Digital Skills Career Progression
Spreadsheet Software
Exploring New and Emerging Digital Technologies
Data Management and Analytics
Database Software
Located at: SciTech Digital Innovation Hub
Course Start: 16 April 2026
Course length: 10 Weeks
Day(s) of study: Thursday, at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QCMSCDA2T3
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course is FREE subject to funding criteria.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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The course information on this page was last updated 12 March 2026.
