CompTIA Certification Bootcamp

CompTIA Data+ Bootcamp

Learn how to collect, analyze, visualize, and communicate data through hands-on analytics labs and real-world reporting scenarios.

CompTIA Data+ Certification

CompTIA Data+ Program Overview

The CompTIA Data+ certification validates the practical skills needed to collect, analyze, and communicate data in a business environment. It’s designed for individuals who want to turn raw data into actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.

This accelerated 5-day bootcamp includes live expert-led instruction, hands-on labs, realistic practice scenarios, and unlimited certification exam attempts. You’ll learn how to work with datasets, clean and transform data, build reports, and present insights clearly to stakeholders.

CIAT Unlimited Certification Exam Policy
Unlimited Certification Exam Policy*

All bootcamp programs include unlimited certification exam attempts. Students may retake their certification exam as many times as necessary until they achieve a passing score, providing confidence and reducing test anxiety.

Is the CompTIA Data+ Bootcamp for me?

This bootcamp is ideal for:

  • Aspiring data analysts and business intelligence professionals.

  • Professionals working with spreadsheets, reports, or dashboards.

  • Career changers entering analytics or data-focused roles.

  • Anyone who wants to confidently interpret and present business data.

Important: No prior analytics experience is required, but basic familiarity with spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets can be helpful.

Bootcamp Structure

The CompTIA Data+ bootcamp runs over five consecutive days, Monday through Friday, with live, instructor-led online sessions. Each day combines guided instruction, hands-on data exercises, and real-world analytics scenarios designed to build practical skills.

Build practical data analytics and reporting skills in just 5 days

Bootcamp Schedule

Our bootcamp programs follow an accelerated 5-day format with live online instruction. Students participate in daily sessions Monday through Friday, combining data concepts with hands-on analytics practice.

Bootcamps are offered throughout the academic year with multiple start dates.

Bootcamp Month

August Dates

AUGUST SESSION 1 DATES

15th - 23rd

Unlimited Certification Exam Policy*

All bootcamp programs include unlimited certification exam attempts. Students may retake their certification exam as many times as necessary until they achieve a passing score, providing confidence and reducing test anxiety.


5-Day Course Breakdown

Day 1

Data Concepts & Environments

Build foundational knowledge of data concepts, data environments, data types, structures, and basic statistical methods used in business analysis.

Day 2

Data Acquisition & Preparation

Practice collecting data, cleaning datasets, transforming data, and preparing information for analysis and reporting.

Day 3

Data Analysis

Explore techniques for identifying trends, patterns, and insights using analytical methods and realistic business datasets.

Day 4

Visualization & Reporting

Create dashboards, visualizations, reports, and data stories that communicate findings clearly to business stakeholders.

Day 5

Data Governance & Exam Prep

Review data quality, privacy, compliance, governance practices, and key DA0-002 objectives through exam-focused preparation.

CompTIA Data+ Exam Details

DA0-002

Exam Code

90 Min

Exam Duration

Up to 90

Questions

675

Passing Score

  • Data Concepts and Environments (20%)

    Covers foundational data concepts, data types, structures, and environments used to store and manage data across systems.

  • Data Acquisition and Preparation (22%)

    Focuses on collecting data from various sources, cleaning datasets, and transforming data for analysis.

  • Data Analysis (24%)

    Explores techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights using statistical and analytical methods.

  • Visualization and Reporting (20%)

    Emphasizes creating dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.

  • Data Governance (14%)

    Covers data quality, privacy, compliance, and governance practices to ensure reliable and secure data usage.

Hands-On Data Labs: Build Real-World Analytics and Reporting Skills

Work with real datasets to clean, analyze, and visualize data, building the practical skills needed to support data-driven business decisions.

Data Cleaning and Transformation
Data Cleaning and Transformation

Prepare datasets for accurate analysis and reporting.

Dashboard Creation
Dashboard Creation

Build visual summaries that make insights easier to understand.

Data Visualization Projects
Data Visualization Projects

Create charts and visuals that communicate business trends.

Business Reporting Scenarios
Business Reporting Scenarios

Practice reporting workflows tied to real organizational needs.

Dataset Analysis Exercises
Dataset Analysis Exercises

Identify patterns, trends, and insights from structured data.

Data Storytelling Simulations
Data Storytelling Simulations

Present findings clearly for stakeholders and decision-makers.

Explore Other Certifications

Looking to build your data and analytics career path? Consider pairing Data+ with these certifications:

Academic Partnership Benefits

As an official CompTIA Academic Partner, CIAT provides:

  • Authorized curriculum.

  • Up-to-date exam objectives.

  • Certified instructors.

  • Direct access to CompTIA learning resources.

Career Support for Bootcamp Students

Career Support For Bootcamp Students

Career services include:

  • Access to exclusive job postings
  • Resume and interview tools
  • Career workshops and guidance

Bootcamp FAQs

This bootcamp is ideal for individuals who want to work with data in a business setting. It’s a great fit for:

  • Aspiring data analysts and reporting specialists.

  • Professionals who work with spreadsheets, dashboards, or business data.

  • Career changers entering analytics or data-driven roles.

  • Students looking to build practical data skills.

If you want to turn raw data into insights that support decision-making, this bootcamp is a strong starting point.

No prior experience is required, but basic familiarity with spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets can be helpful. The bootcamp starts with foundational concepts and builds toward analysis, visualization, and reporting.

The CompTIA Data+ certification supports roles such as:

  • Data Analyst

  • Reporting Analyst

  • Business Intelligence Support Specialist

  • Operations Analyst

It’s especially useful for roles that involve interpreting and presenting business data.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Clean and prepare datasets.

  • Analyze and interpret data.

  • Build visualizations and dashboards.

  • Communicate insights clearly.

  • Understand data governance and quality.

Yes. Data+ is one of the most approachable certifications for beginners, especially if you’re interested in analytics rather than traditional IT or cybersecurity roles.

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