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CompTIA Data+

Turn raw data into insight that drives decisions. CompTIA Data+ proves you can mine, analyse and visualise data, and apply the governance and quality practices that make it trustworthy. It’s a vendor-neutral data analytics certification and a strong first step into a data career. No degree or experience required.

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Duration
3–6 weeks
Format
100% online
Prerequisites
None needed
Access
12 months

About this certification

What Is CompTIA Data+?

The vendor-neutral data analytics certification that launches a career working with data.

The certification explained

CompTIA Data+ is an industry-standard, early-career certification in data analytics. It’s vendor-neutral — built and maintained by CompTIA, a non-profit trade association — so it proves practical data skills that apply across any tools or platform an organisation uses, not just one vendor’s.

It covers the whole analytics workflow: understanding data concepts and environments; mining and preparing data; analysing it; visualising and reporting the results; and the governance, quality and controls that keep data trustworthy.

There are no formal prerequisites, though CompTIA suggests some experience in a reporting or business-analysis role helps. Data+ is a strong, recognised first step into data analyst and business intelligence roles.

1
exam to pass — the current DA0-001
5
core domains, from data mining to governance
0
prerequisites — no degree or experience required to start
100%
vendor-neutral — skills that apply across any data tools

Is this for me?

This Course Is for You If…

CompTIA Data+ suits anyone moving into data — whether you’re starting out or making your analytics skills official.

Aspiring Data Analysts

Want to move into a data role and need a recognised, beginner-friendly certification.

Reporting & BA Professionals

Already work with reports or requirements and want to formalise your data skills.

Career Changers

Moving into tech and want a credential that opens the door to data jobs.

IT & Operations Staff

Work with data day to day and want to analyse and present it properly.

Future BI & Data Scientists

Data+ is the foundation before business intelligence, cloud-data and data-science specialisms.

Hands-On Learners

Learn best by watching and doing — video lessons paired with demos and activities.

Course structure & curriculum

What You’ll Learn — Module by Module

The course runs across 7 modules covering the full analytics workflow, from data concepts through to governance, plus exam prep. Total video runtime is around 6 hours, with practice questions throughout.

Introduction to Data+
What data analytics is · The analytics workflow · How to get the most from the course
~30 min
Data Concepts & Environments
Data types and structures · Databases and data warehouses · Schemas and data integration
~1 hr
Data Mining
Acquiring and preparing data · Cleaning and transforming · Handling missing and messy data
~1 hr
Data Analysis
Descriptive statistics · Common analysis techniques · Interpreting the results
~1.5 hrs
Data Visualization
Choosing the right chart · Building clear reports and dashboards · Telling the story in the data
~1 hr
Data Governance, Quality & Controls
Data quality and integrity · Governance and compliance · Security and access controls
~1 hr
Exam Preparation & Practice Questions
Practice questions · Weak-area review · Exam-day readiness
~30 min

What the course covers

Data types & structures

Databases & warehouses

Schemas & integration

Acquiring data

Cleaning & transforming

Handling messy data

Descriptive statistics

Analysis techniques

Interpreting results

Choosing the right chart

Reports & dashboards

Telling the data story

Data quality & integrity

Data governance

Compliance & regulations

Security & access controls

Master & reference data

The data lifecycle

What’s included

Everything You Need to Succeed

Each course includes the materials, hands-on practice, and support you need to learn the skills properly and walk into the exam ready.

12 Months Course Access

Full access to all course materials and labs for 12 months. Study on any device, online 24/7. Never lose your progress.

Expert Video Lessons

Clear, on-demand video lessons covering every objective on the DA0-001 exam — learn at your own pace and rewatch as often as you like.

Hands-On Activities & Practice Tests

Guided hands-on activities plus practice questions modelled on the real DA0-001 exam, so you build real skills and walk in knowing what to expect.

Account Manager Support

A dedicated account manager to keep you on track, answer your questions, and help you arrange your exam when you’re ready.

Help when you need it →

Certificate & Digital Badge

Complete the course and you’ll receive a Career Smarter certificate of completion and a shareable digital badge for your LinkedIn and CV. The official CompTIA Data+ certification itself comes from passing the exam.

Shareable & verifiable →

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not the right course? If you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling, we’ll refund you — no fuss.

Risk-free enrolment →

In practice

CompTIA Data+ in the Real World

Every team runs on data now. See the kind of work Data+ trains you for.

Preparing Data

Turning messy data into something you can trust

Real-world data arrives incomplete, inconsistent and scattered across systems. Data+ teaches you to acquire, clean and transform it, so what you go on to analyse is actually reliable.

CompTIA Data+ in action Most analysis goes wrong before it even starts — on bad data. Knowing how to prepare it well is half the job.

Analysing & Visualising

Finding the story and showing it clearly

A spreadsheet of numbers means nothing until someone makes sense of it. Data+ covers the analysis techniques to find what matters, and the visualisation skills to present it so decision-makers actually act.

CompTIA Data+ in action The right chart turns “here’s the data” into “here’s what we should do” — and that’s what gets noticed.

Governing Data

Keeping data accurate, compliant and secure

Data is only useful if it’s trustworthy and handled properly. Data+ covers the quality, governance and controls that keep data accurate and on the right side of regulations like GDPR.

CompTIA Data+ in action Good governance is invisible when it works — and very visible when it doesn’t.

Exam details

About the CompTIA Data+ Exam

CompTIA Data+ is a single exam — DA0-001. It’s an optional add-on here: add your exam voucher at checkout, and we’ll provide it so you can book through Pearson VUE — online with a proctor, or at a test centre — when you’re ready.

Exam
One(DA0-001)
Format
MC + performance
Questions
Up to 90
Duration
90 minutes
Pass mark
675 / 900
Booking
We help arrange

What to Expect on Exam Day

The CompTIA Data+ exam is booked and sat through Pearson VUE. You can take it online with a remote proctor, or at a local test centre — whenever you’re ready.

Booking

When you add the exams and feel ready, your account manager helps you redeem your voucher and book through Pearson VUE — online or at a test centre near you.

Equipment required

For online testing you need a laptop or desktop (not a mobile or tablet), a working webcam and microphone, a quiet private room, and a stable internet connection.

On the day

You have 90 minutes and up to 90 questions, including performance-based questions that ask you to complete real tasks in a simulated environment — not just multiple choice.

Results

You get your score on a 100–900 scale as soon as you finish, with a report showing how you did in each area. Score 675 or above and you’re CompTIA Data+ certified.

Rescheduling

If something comes up, you can reschedule through Pearson VUE up to 24 hours before your exam. Your account manager can help if you’re not sure how.

Student reviews

What Our Students Say

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Career Growth Path

Where This Certification Takes You

Data+ launches you into data analyst and business intelligence roles. See where it leads — and the certifications that take you further.

Where You Are Now

Any background

CompTIA Data+

£28k–£38k avg.

You are here

Data Analyst

£32k–£45k avg.

Senior / BI Analyst

£45k–£60k avg.

Data Scientist / Analytics Manager

£60k–£85k avg.

Data skills are in demand across virtually every industry and function
Data analytics is one of the fastest-growing career paths in tech

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Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One course, no hidden extras. Add your exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready.

Course only — right for you if…

You want to study first and buy your exam voucher later, or you already have a way to fund the exam (for example through an employer).

Course & exam — right for you if…

You want everything sorted in one go. Choose the Include Exam option below to add your official DA0-001 voucher at a discount on buying it separately.

CompTIA Data+ — Sale Price

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Everything you need to prepare for the DA0-001 exam. Add your official exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready.

12 Months Course Access
Study anytime, on any device, 24/7
Expert Video Lessons
Covering every exam objective
Practice Exams & Test Prep
Modelled on the real exam
Official Exam
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14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
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Certificate & Digital Badge
On course completion — shareable & verifiable

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

Is CompTIA Data+ worth it?

Yes. The demand for data skills in on the boom, and now is an excellent time to train yourself. The Data+ course is also ideal for various industries such as business analysis and project management, as the need for understanding and using data crosses over. Additionally, earning any new certificate will promote your chances of earning more and finding new opportunity for promotion, far outweighing the investment of the training.

How much is the CompTIA Data+ exam?

Currently, the Data+ exam voucher is listed on the CompTIA UK website for £85, these vouchers are typically valid for 12 months from purchase.

How many questions are on CompTIA Data+?

The Data+ exam is made up of 90 multiple choice and performance-based questions.

What is CompTIA Data+ certification?

The Data+ certification was launched in 2022 to meet the growing demand for data skills, these skills are the starting point for a wide range of more specialised data related careers. The certification is internationally recognised by CompTIA, providing vendor neutral entry-level data skills and knowledge.

What are the prerequisites for CompTIA Data+?

This courses require no previous experience and is designed as a starting point for a career in data. However, CompTIA recommends some experience in a reporting or business analysis role before taking the Data+ exam.

Does CompTIA Data+ expire?

Yes. The certification version does retire three years after the launch of the last version. Since technology is continually changing and improving, the course does need updating to keep learners relevant and at the forefront of industry needs.

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