Course Overview
Curious about the world of data but not sure where to start?
The Data Analytics Launchpad is your entry point into one of the fastest-growing fields in tech. Over 10 weeks, you’ll build practical skills in data analysis, visualisation, and storytelling—using tools like Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, explore a new career path, or prepare for further training, this Launchpad will give you the confidence and foundation to work with data in any industry.
Who's It For?
Perfect for:
- Career changers looking to enter a data-related role or gain practical analytics knowledge to get ahead
- Recent graduates or school leavers wanting to gain in-demand data skills
- Business owners and operators who want to upskill with practical reporting and analytics tools
- Anyone interested to learn data analytics using the most in-demand tool
No previous experience in tech or data is required—just your curiosity and willingness to learn.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Junior Data Analyst
- Reporting Analyst
- Business Intelligence (BI) Assistant
- Operations or Admin Analyst
- Customer Insights Assistant
What You'll Learn
You’ll learn how to clean, explore, and present data clearly, while also discovering how AI tools can support and accelerate your analysis. No tech or math background required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Data Cleaning and Formatting: Work with messy data and prepare it for analysis using Excel
- Business Metrics and Trends: Learn to calculate, interpret and communicate key performance indicators
- SQL for Data Extraction: Write queries to pull meaningful insights from databases
- Power BI Dashboards: Design interactive dashboards to visualise trends and support decision making
- Storytelling with Data: Communicate insights clearly using charts, visuals, and narrative
- ETL Process: Understand how to Extract, Transform and Load data from multiple sources
- Excel Functions & Automation: Use formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and more to work efficiently
- Reporting Best Practices: Learn how to present data that makes sense to business stakeholders
- AI-Powered Productivity: Use AI tools to assist with analysis and data tasks
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- 12 weeks
Delivery
- Learn blended online
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have the legal right to work and study in Australia (open to Australian residents and citizens);
- Have completed
- Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3 or Year 10 Literacy and numeracy outcomes equivalent
- or the Certificate in Tech Career Exploration & Development (Level 3) Micro-credential,
- or provide evidence of an equivalent or higher qualification and/or experience.
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- Australian University Entrance, or
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS
Course Features
- 2025-Ready Content: Fully updated to reflect current tools and business reporting practices
- Built-In AI Tools Practice: Learn how AI can make your data workflow faster and smarter
- Designed for Business and Practical Reporting Needs: You’ll practise using data in ways that support day-to-day decision-making in real business contexts
- Learn from Industry Professionals: Get insights from experienced data analysts
- Learn from industry experts
- Weekly payment options
- Project based
- Alumni network
- Live classes
Why Study at Mission Ready?
Get Skills
- Develop most sought after tech, business and behavioural skills
Get Experience
- Work in cross functional teams on real industry projects
Get Mentored
- Receive 1:1 coaching and team mentoring from industry experts
Get Rewarded
- On successful completion earn rewards from employers
Get Recommended
- Receive personal recommendation and reference letters from industry
Get an Interview
- Get interviewed by our project sponsors, or get started in the gig economy
Pathways
Graduates of this Launchpad often continue into:
- The AI Powered Data Analyst Accelerator or cross-credit Component 1 to enter the AI Powered Data Analyst Diploma for more advanced technical and project-based learning
- Industry-recognised certifications (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Excel Specialist, or SQL-focused badges)
- Career paths across tech, business, health, education, government, and finance sectors
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About Mission Ready HQ
Mission Ready is where raw potential meets real-world tech opportunity.
We’re on a mission to help people launch their tech careers—faster, smarter, and with real-world experience that sets them apart.
As a leading tech career accelerator, we specialise in getting aspiring software developers, business analysts, UX designers, and data analysts job ready—not just qualification ready. Our programs are immersive, mentor-led, and designed to mirror the real tech workplace from day one.
Forget passive learning—at Mission Ready, you'll work on real projects with real clients, guided by industry professionals who’ve been there, done that, and want to help you get there too.
Our unique blend of hands-on experience, career coaching, and industry connections means our graduates don’t just gain skills—they gain momentum. Whether you’re switching careers, re-entering the workforce, or just starting out, Mission Ready is built for you: the doers, the thinkers, the problem-solvers, and the quietly ambitious.
Ready to get your career off the launchpad? Let’s get you Mission Ready.
