Learning resources

A simple study hub for Aston Data Academy students.

Use these starter resources to revise key concepts, practise the tools, and prepare for portfolio projects. More lessons can be added here as the cohort grows.

Start Here

Short lessons for students who are new to data analytics.

Video

What does a data analyst do?

12 min

Guide

How to think like an analyst

15 min

Cheat sheet

Beginner data vocabulary

10 min

Tool Practice

Quick exercises for the core tools covered in the programme.

Worksheet

Excel cleaning checklist

25 min

Practice

SQL SELECT and WHERE drills

30 min

Project

Power BI dashboard layout

35 min

Portfolio Support

Resources to help students package and explain their work.

Template

Project README template

10 min

Guide

Dashboard storytelling prompts

20 min

Video

Interview project walkthrough

28 min