Short Courses

Grade 12 or 2 years of work experience.

Recommendations

This course is offered Exclusively Online via the learner management system: Blackboard

The course is designed for anyone from high school graduates, college certificate holders, university graduates, or workers with basic to intermediate knowledge of computer operating systems, who would like to improve their skills in the field of data analysis and are keen to discover the power of Microsoft Excel and Power BI in data analysis, visualisation, and reporting.

Course Modules
Module: 1 The fundamentals of data analystics
Module 2: Statistical analysis
Module 3: Data analytics with MS Excel
Module 4: Data visualization with MS Power BI
Module 5: : Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) and Structured Query Language (SQL)

Learning

A multimodal Teaching and Learning approach will be adapted. This includes:
Live Online classes
WhatsApp & live Online Tutor support
Learner Management System- Blackboard

Participants will continuously be assessed by means of tutorials, quizzes, and milestone projects. A Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Certificate of Competence will be awarded to successful participants.

Application Deadline: 2026-07-26

Course offered at: Bellville Campus Mechanical Engineering Building

Course lasts for: 10 Weeks

Note about registration:
Submissions can be done electronically or in person. An enrolment form, as well as certified copies of the ID/passport document and the highest qualification, must be submitted. Send electronic submissions to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Closing date: 26 July 2026

Class times are: 08h00 - 14h00 (Saturdays)

Note about class dates:
Commencement: 01 August – 04 October 2026

Time: 08h00 – 14h00 Saturdays Online only

Duration: 60 hours (10 Weeks)