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Data Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)

Course Overview

Data Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)

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

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This course is delivered under our national and commercial training brand, Independent Training Services (ITS). ITS is a department of Barnsley College and delivers adult and apprenticeship learning across Barnsley, Yorkshire and the UK.

Located at: Online

Course Start: Flexible start dates

Course length: 12 Weeks

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QITSCID301

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

£400. This course is eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.

If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.

Free courses for jobs

This course is supported with Free Courses for Jobs funding, which help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want, whatever your stage of life.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:

  • You do not already have a Level 3 qualification 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 £26,800 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
  • If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £34,977 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

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 29 September 2026.