Cambridge OCR
    Level 3
    QN: 610/3997/4
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    Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in IT: Data Analytics (Extended Certificate)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 500 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Cambridge OCR
    Syllabus Units
    7 Units
    Guided Hours
    500 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Big data and machine learning

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The scope of managing big data, The Infrastructure challenges of big data, Big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence, Legal and ethical issues in data management, Environment and society
    2

    Data and Digital Marketing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Digital marketing fundamentals, Data driven digital marketing, Planning digital marketing content, Creating content for digital marketing campaigns, communicating to stakeholders, Reflection and evaluation of working processes
    3

    Data and the Internet of Everything (IOE)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • IoE ecosystem, Data collection, processing and storage methods and devices, Connectivity and data transmission, Human computer interfaces (HCIs), Securing IoE devices, Documentation and audience communication
    4

    Data visualisation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The value and importance of data visualisation, Planning for data dashboards, Techniques for creating a data dashboard, Communicating information and interpreting data, Evaluating the effectiveness of visualisation solutions
    5

    Fundamentals of data analytics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understanding data
    • Managing data, How data can be accessed and managed across platforms, Legal considerations, Job roles, skills and attributes in data analytics
    6

    Relational database design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Relational database concepts
    • Plan relational database solutions
    • Create relational databases, Testing relational database solutions
    • Evaluate database solutions
    7

    Spreadsheet data modelling

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Principles of spreadsheet modelling, Planning the design of a spreadsheet model, Creating the spreadsheet model, Delivering the outcomes, Evaluation.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/3997/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Cambridge OCR
    Qualification Type
    Alternative Academic Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2025