Lorita Shaw
Founder
DA
Data Analytics Simplified
Data Analytics, Simplified offers live, cohort‑based courses in SQL, Power BI, and Excel that provide hands‑on practice using cloud‑hosted virtual machines and authentic datasets. The programs include portfolio‑ready projects and a $700 career‑transition package with resume, LinkedIn, mock interview coaching, and recruiter mentorship to help learners secure entry‑level analytics roles.
Updated 5 months ago
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Problem
Many professionals seeking data‑analytics roles lack access to practical, instructor‑led training that uses real tools and datasets, resulting in skill gaps that prevent them from securing entry‑level positions. Existing self‑paced video courses often omit hands‑on practice and career‑focused support, making the transition into analytics roles difficult for career changers and beginners.
Solution
Data Analytics, Simplified delivers live, cohort‑based courses in SQL, Power BI, and Excel that combine real‑time coding, authentic datasets, and portfolio‑ready projects. Each program includes a $700‑valued career transition package featuring resume and LinkedIn optimization, mock interview coaching, and ongoing mentorship from a technical recruiter. Students work in a cloud‑hosted virtual machine environment, eliminating the need for local software installations while providing the same tools used in industry. Bundled tracks (e.g., Excel + SQL, Power BI + SQL, or the full Excel + Power BI + SQL suite) enable learners to acquire end‑to‑end analytics skills in a single pathway. Completed projects are compiled into a professional portfolio that can be presented to hiring managers. Additional offerings such as a weekly SQL project subscription and a Career Transition Accelerator extend learning and job‑search support beyond the core courses. Payment plans and employer‑reimbursement resources make the programs financially accessible.
Target Audience
The primary customers are career changers, beginners, and mid‑career professionals who aim to move into data analyst, business intelligence, reporting analyst, or entry‑level data engineering roles.
Features
- Live, instructor‑led sessions with real‑time feedback and Q&A
- Access to authentic datasets and a cloud‑based virtual machine for hands‑on practice
- Portfolio‑ready projects for each tool (SQL query set, Power BI dashboard, Excel model)
- Integrated $700 career transition support: resume/LinkedIn overhaul, mock interviews, recruiter guidance
- Lifetime access to recorded sessions and course materials
- Flexible bundled tracks (Excel + SQL, Excel + Power BI, Power BI + SQL, full three‑tool program)
- Weekly SQL Project Mastery subscription ($35 / month) delivering realistic, on‑the‑job scenarios with feedback
- Career Transition Accelerator program ($895) providing a personalized job‑search roadmap and ongoing coaching