The RDE Business Data Analysis Academy combines business understanding with practical data analysis. Learners develop the ability to turn questions into structured analysis, interpret evidence and communicate findings that support better decisions.
Training covers the full path from defining an analytical need to preparing, examining and presenting data. Learners connect business objectives with measures, trends, risks and recommendations that stakeholders can act upon.
What you can expect
- Business questions, measures and analytical requirements
- Data collection, cleaning and quality checking
- Spreadsheet analysis and structured data handling
- Data querying, comparison and trend identification
- Dashboards, visualisation and clear reporting
- Interpretation, recommendations and stakeholder communication
- Portfolio evidence for business and data analyst roles
Who the academy supports
The Academy supports career starters, career changers, professionals and teams that need to make stronger evidence-based decisions. It is suitable for learners seeking roles that connect business analysis, reporting and data insight.
From learning to application
Learners work with realistic datasets and business scenarios, producing analysis that explains what happened, why it matters and what should happen next. The objective is to build accurate, useful and decision-focused analytical capability.
Choose your programme
Compare the routes below. Each programme page explains its syllabus, practical work, career directions, certification information and researched salary context. Durations describe the individual pathways; an integrated route has its own curriculum and is not a simple total of the other routes.
Find your starting point
Choose a foundation route if you are building the core skills for this discipline. Professional and mastery routes develop deeper practice. An integrated route connects several areas of capability. Specialist and career accelerator routes focus on named responsibilities or career goals. Read the individual entry guidance and discuss your experience with our team before selecting a route.
Mentoring and practical evidence
Mentoring starts from day one. Apply your learning through the practical activities and project outputs described on your programme page. The academy pathways include six months of job-search support and three months of in-role support. Use your work to explain your skills in applications and interviews. Employment and earnings depend on your experience, evidence and employer requirements.
Certification and delivery
Programme completion, RDE recognition and external professional certification are different outcomes. Consult the programme page for the relevant routes and ask our team to confirm examinations, assessment, delivery arrangements and what is included before enrolling.
Your next step
Explore a programme card or use Register your interest to discuss your goals, starting point, availability and fees or funding options.