Data Analytics

The training is 100 percent online, but it’s interactive.  You will complete your Google certificate program on the Coursera platform.  You will interact with your squad and access career coaching services through the Merit America platform.  Both provide a blended online learning environment where you will participate in live virtual meetings and complete coursework independently online through industry-recognized partners, like Google.

You will leverage learning tools such as the widely used digital workplace platforms and software, including: Zoom, Slack, Google Suite, and our customized Merit America Learner Portal.

To be eligible for any of Merit America’s programs, the following must be true:

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associates and bachelor’s degree holders are welcome.
• You do not have a graduate degree and are not currently enrolled in a graduate program
• You are a fluent English speaker, reader, and writer.
• You are a resident of the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S.
  • DACA and Temporary Residents must have a status/visa that does not expire within six months of the Immersion start date.
  • Residents of U.S. territories are eligible for our program.
• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You will be seeking full-time employment upon completion of the program.

Merit America programs are flexible to fit into your busy schedule. In for the Data Analytics program, you’ll spend about 20 hours in online coursework and 5 hours in sessions with your career coach, technical coach, and squad of your peers.

The sessions are usually after typical business hours, and the coursework can be completed whenever you have free time,

When you join Merit America, there’s a team dedicated to your success.

Your career coach helps you develop the professional skills you need to succeed in the job market, and will work with you to chart your career path.

Your squad is made of talented people just like you, and you’ll work alongside them to complete coursework and develop projects.

Your technical advisors are available for 1:1 sessions, live demos, office hours & Slack moderation. They also provide resources and support learners with optional technical work.

Your job success specialist helps you find job opportunities that match your interests and skills. We also have an employer partnerships team that sources jobs directly from employers that are made for Merit America alumni.

We can’t guarantee job placement or salaries, but we do provide you with a structured training curriculum, professional career development, and dedicated job-placement support. Because of this, the majority of job-seeking alumni are placed in new jobs within three months of completion.

But we can guarantee you won’t have to pay if you still don’t earn at least $40k within two years of completing the Immersion phase of your program, as defined in our Merit America Guarantee.

Our Data Analytics program technical training is offered by Google. It focuses on gaining an immersive understanding of the practices and processes used by junior or associate data analysts in their day-to-day jobs.

You will learn critical analytical skills (data cleaning, analysis, & visualization) and tools (spreadsheets, SQL, R programming, Tableau).

You will understand how to clean and organize data for analysis and complete analysis and calculations using spreadsheets, SQL, and R programming.

You will also learn to visualize and present data findings in dashboards, presentations, and commonly used visualization platforms.

In addition to technical training, you will also receive support in honing your professional skills and charting your career roadmap with the help of a professional career coach, ensuring you feel secure and cared for in your journey.

Upon completing the program, you will be prepared to enter Data Analytics-related roles such as Data Technician, Associate Data Analyst, Data Import Analyst, Operations Coordinator, and Technical Specialist.

View the program syllabus here.