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 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. Depending on the program, you’ll spend about 15–25 hours per week completing online coursework and 3–5 hours per week in live sessions focused on career coaching and peer workshops. Technical advisors are available to help talk through technical coursework questions as needed.

Live sessions typically take place outside of standard business hours, and while you can complete coursework on your own time, there are required assignments and deadlines that must be met to move forward in the program.

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

Your program career coach helps you build the professional and job search skills you need to succeed in today’s market—from refining your resume and preparing for interviews to networking effectively and navigating job offers. They’ll also work with you to chart a clear career path aligned with your goals.

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

Your technical advisor is available to direct you to appropriate resources if you’re struggling with your Google IT Support certificate coursework.

Your alumni career coach provides continued support after you complete the program—including help identifying opportunities that match your goals, refining applications, and preparing for interviews. 

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.