Turn "Good at Excel"
Into Hired Data Analyst.
Knowing a tool and knowing how to analyse data professionally are two very different things. This 10-week programme connects Excel, SQL, Python and Power BI into one system — and ends with a real end-to-end project, from raw data to a published dashboard.
10 weeks · 100% remote · Certificate + internship on completion · 1,400+ students already trained at VAA Global
More Than a Certificate
Your training comes with practical experience, progress support, and career tools in your student portal.
A course completion certificate and an internship certificate.
No Background Experience Required
You don't need any prior experience to start — the course builds you up from the fundamentals.
Live Instructor-Led Classes
Every class is live on Google Meet, recorded and available for replay anytime in your student portal.
Hands-On Projects & Feedback
Real project work with direct instructor feedback you can add straight to your CV.
Remote Internship
Apply what you learn in a real internship and build genuine portfolio experience.
Student Dashboard
Track attendance, lessons, assignments, quizzes, exams and progress, with badges for milestones.
Course Resource Library
Recordings, sample CVs, project materials and a full student handbook, yours to keep.
Career Bloom Job Matching
Verified job opportunities matched to your exact skill set.
CV Review
One-on-one review and rewrite support for your CV.
LinkedIn Optimisation
A profile rebuild that gets you found by recruiters.
Cover Letter Writing Support
Learn to write cover letters that get you to the interview stage.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews and coaching before the real thing.
Upwork Proposal Writing
Proposal templates and coaching built specifically for Upwork.
Portfolio Builder Access
A dedicated portfolio builder for eligible certified students.
Job Placement Application
Apply for placement through VAA Global Talent once your internship ends.
VAA Lounge Community
Direct messages, instructor support, voice notes and live calls with your cohort.
Peer Accountability
Built-in structure to help you stay consistent with your own learning goals.
Referral Rewards
Earn rewards for every student you refer who enrolls.
Personalised Matriculation Image
A custom image marking your enrollment, yours to keep and share.
Now I'm Ready to Enrol
You've seen everything that's included. Applications are reviewed in the order they're received.
Apply nowWhy most people who learn data tools never become analysts
Learning a tool isn't the problem. These four gaps are what actually keep self-taught learners out of analyst roles.
Tool overload, no structure
Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI — most people try to learn all four separately with no clear order or end goal.
No real dataset experience
Watching tutorials on sample data is nothing like cleaning a messy, real-world business dataset under time pressure.
Cannot tell a story with data
Knowing how to build a chart is not the same as knowing which chart, and what to say about it, in front of stakeholders.
No portfolio to prove skill
Without a complete project — from raw data to dashboard to insight — it is hard to convince an employer you can deliver.
This course closes all four gaps in one connected 10 weeks — and ends with a published dashboard employers actually want to see.
Graduates who went from "knows Excel" to "hired analyst"
"I had only used Excel before. By week 6 I was building Power BI dashboards and writing SQL queries confidently. I got hired remotely by a fintech company three weeks after graduating."
Chiamaka O.
Graduate, Lagos
"The SQL and Python modules were exactly what my employer wanted. I went from manual reporting to building automated dashboards, and got promoted within two months."
Daniel E.
Graduate, Abuja
"My capstone project became the centrepiece of my portfolio. I now take on freelance dashboard projects for small businesses while applying to full-time remote roles."
Zainab K.
Graduate, Kano
"I had zero data background. By week 4 I was writing real SQL queries, and by graduation I had a full dashboard portfolio to show for it."
Felicia N.
Graduate, Enugu
"The Python module let me automate a report that used to take me a full day in Excel. I now finish it in ten minutes, and my manager noticed immediately."
Ahmed B.
Graduate, Kaduna
"I had only used Excel before. By week 6 I was building Power BI dashboards and writing SQL queries confidently. I got hired remotely by a fintech company three weeks after graduating."
Chiamaka O.
Graduate, Lagos
"The SQL and Python modules were exactly what my employer wanted. I went from manual reporting to building automated dashboards, and got promoted within two months."
Daniel E.
Graduate, Abuja
"My capstone project became the centrepiece of my portfolio. I now take on freelance dashboard projects for small businesses while applying to full-time remote roles."
Zainab K.
Graduate, Kano
"I had zero data background. By week 4 I was writing real SQL queries, and by graduation I had a full dashboard portfolio to show for it."
Felicia N.
Graduate, Enugu
"The Python module let me automate a report that used to take me a full day in Excel. I now finish it in ten minutes, and my manager noticed immediately."
Ahmed B.
Graduate, Kaduna
"My capstone project analysed a real healthcare dataset. A startup hired me specifically because I could show, not just claim, that I could handle messy data."
Victoria A.
Graduate, Port Harcourt
"I never thought Power BI would make sense to me. The DAX basics module broke it down so simply that I built my first real dashboard in week 6."
Ibrahim T.
Graduate, Kano
"I used my capstone project to pitch an internal move from customer support to the data team. It worked within a month of graduating."
Blessing K.
Graduate, Ibadan
"I now take on small Power BI dashboard contracts on the side using exactly what I learned in week 6, on top of my full-time analyst job."
Samuel I.
Graduate, Owerri
"I started doing small data cleaning gigs during service year using Excel and SQL skills from the course. By the time I passed out, it was already paying more than my allowance."
Omolara F.
Graduate, Lagos
"My capstone project analysed a real healthcare dataset. A startup hired me specifically because I could show, not just claim, that I could handle messy data."
Victoria A.
Graduate, Port Harcourt
"I never thought Power BI would make sense to me. The DAX basics module broke it down so simply that I built my first real dashboard in week 6."
Ibrahim T.
Graduate, Kano
"I used my capstone project to pitch an internal move from customer support to the data team. It worked within a month of graduating."
Blessing K.
Graduate, Ibadan
"I now take on small Power BI dashboard contracts on the side using exactly what I learned in week 6, on top of my full-time analyst job."
Samuel I.
Graduate, Owerri
"I started doing small data cleaning gigs during service year using Excel and SQL skills from the course. By the time I passed out, it was already paying more than my allowance."
Omolara F.
Graduate, Lagos
I Want Results Like These
Every graduate above started exactly where you are now — the only difference is they applied.
Apply nowTen weeks, in order, with a published dashboard at the end
Every week builds on the last — from Excel fundamentals to a real, portfolio-ready analysis project.
- —What data analysts do
- —The data analysis process
- —Types of data and data sources
- —Introduction to Excel for data
Teaching yourself vs. ten structured weeks
Teaching yourself
- Tool coverage: One tool at a time, no order
- Real dataset practice: Toy datasets only
- Statistics foundation: Often skipped
- Portfolio outcome: Scattered exercises
- Job assistance: None
Data Analysis course
- Tool coverage: Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI — structured path
- Real dataset practice: Messy, real-world business data
- Statistics foundation: Full week on statistics for analysis
- Portfolio outcome: Complete end-to-end capstone project
- Job assistance: VAA Talent employer matching
Built for people ready to work with data, not just look at it
Graduates and NYSC corpers
You want a high-paying, in-demand remote skill backed by real demand across every industry.
Excel power users
You already use Excel daily and want to level up into SQL, Python and Power BI to unlock better roles.
Career switchers
You are coming from finance, admin or operations and want to move into a structured, data-driven career.
Aspiring data scientists
You want a strong analytical foundation before moving on to machine learning and data science.
This Sounds Like Me — Let's Go
If you recognised yourself in one of those, the next step is simple.
Apply nowEverything included when you enroll
One fee. No hidden add-ons. Built to get you analysing — and hired.
Full Data Analysis Curriculum
Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, statistics and storytelling — 10 structured weeks.
Certificate + Internship
A course completion certificate, a 2-month internship placement, and an internship completion certificate — two certificates in total.
Real-World Capstone Project
Build a full end-to-end data analysis project, from raw data to a published dashboard, for your portfolio.
Access to 100,000+ Remote Job Listings
Curated, regularly updated board with verified remote data roles worldwide.
1-on-1 Job Assistance and Mentorship
CV review, interview prep and case study practice until you are placed.
VAA Global Talent Job Matching
Top graduates are referred directly to VAA Global Talent's vetted employer network.
Lifetime Access to Course Materials
All recordings, datasets and templates — yours to revisit as your career grows.
Alumni Community Access
Join 1,400+ VAA Global graduates — job leads, rate advice and peer support.
Course fee
₦450,000
One price. Split it into up to 3 payments if that works better for you.
How you can split payment — arranged with the team when you apply
Pay in full
₦450,000
2 parts (most common)
₦315,000 + ₦135,000
3 parts
₦225,000 + ₦112,500 ×2
Money-back if not satisfied in the first week
- Internship starts on enrolment
- Live classes — not pre-recorded
- Lifetime community and material access
- Direct referral to vetted employers
Roles You Can Take as a Data Analyst
Your capstone project and certificate aren't just for one job title — they open the door to any of these.
Data Analyst
Cleans, queries and visualises data to answer the specific business questions a team actually has.
BI Analyst
Builds and maintains interactive Power BI dashboards that leadership checks regularly.
Reporting Analyst
Owns recurring business reports, automating what used to take hours of manual spreadsheet work.
Operations Analyst
Uses data to find inefficiencies in day-to-day business operations and recommend fixes.
Product Analyst
Analyses product usage data to help teams understand what features actually get used.
Insights Analyst
Turns raw datasets into clear, decision-ready presentations for non-technical stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Start your data analyst career today
Learn from professionals, build a real data portfolio, and walk away with a certificate and access to internships and remote job opportunities worldwide.
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