Data Certificate Level 3
Course Overview
Data Certificate Level 3
The Level 3 Data Certificate course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to enter a job role in the digital workforce, such as a data technician.
You will learn to manage and manipulate data using spreadsheets and databases, developing essential skills for data handling in various industries. This qualification will provide a solid foundation for those looking to pursue a career in data management.
The objectives of this qualification are to:
• Understand how to source data
• Collate and format data for processing and analysis
• Analyse data to support business outcomes
• Present and communicate data to the appropriate audience
• Store, manage and distribute data securely
• Collaborate with others and practise continuous professional development
Located at: Online
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 12 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QINDCID301
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£350.00 - Eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.
Free courses for jobs
If you are aged 24 or over and reside in South Yorkshire or aged 19 or over and reside in West Yorkshire, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification in this subject area OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact us! Call 01226 216 760 or email: info@ind-training.co.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Visit the Additional Learning Support webpage, call 01226 216 769 or email als@barnsley.ac.uk for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 14 October 2025.
