Exam Preparation
Data professionals are in high demand, with CompTIA Data+ certified professionals earning an average salary of $110,000. The CompTIA Data+ (V2) certification validates the ability to analyze data, apply data-driven decision-making, and manage data lifecycles—skills essential for organizational competitiveness. Covering core concepts in data analysis, visualization, governance, and statistics, Data+ provides early-career professionals with a strong entry point into analytics while giving working professionals a recognized credential to formalize and strengthen their data expertise.
The Texas A&M Institute of Data Science has partnered with the one and only Jason Dion to help deliver content and keep you engaged as you achieve your learning objectives. Jason has trained over 200,000 students worldwide in cybersecurity, information technology, data analytics, and project management. He has a talent for making complicated concepts easy to understand, engaging, and even fun.
Stand out to employers as you solve real-world challenges and help your organization make smarter, data-driven decisions! The objective of this course is to prepare you to pass the Data+ certification exam with confidence and to gain the skills you need to level up your career. Successful completion of the course will also earn you 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Texas A&M University Continuing and Professional Education.
This course will prepare you to:
- Pass the CompTIA Data+ certification exam with confidence
- Understand core data concepts and environments
- Analyse and interpret data using basic statistical methods
- Apply data governance and quality controls
- Create meaningful visualizations to communicate insights
This course covers the five domains of the Data+ exam:
- Data Concepts and Environments
- Data Mining
- Data Analysis
- Visualization
- Data Governance, Quality, and Controls
Please direct questions about the course to De’Ambra Harmon, dharmon17@tamu.edu.
Target Audience
- Working professionals who use data to inform business, operational, or policy decisions
- Analysts, project managers, program managers, and team leads seeking to strengthen foundational data literacy
- Industry and government professionals who want to validate their data skills with an industry-recognized certification
- Organizations looking to upskill employees in data concepts, analysis, visualization, and governance
- Career changers seeking to transition into data-focused roles
- Undergraduate and graduate students who want to build practical data competencies and earn the CompTIA Data+ certification before entering the workforce
How It Works
This is a self-paced, asynchronous course where you can come and go as your schedule allows.
The course includes approximately 19 short and easy-to-follow modules with videos and notes that cover concepts step by step. Short assessments at the end of each module check your knowledge and reinforce learning. You will also have the opportunity to practice what you learn through hands-on exercises and practice questions designed to mirror the CompTIA Data+ exam experience. Major objectives are assessed at the end of the learning modules, with dedicated exam-preparation materials to ensure you are ready to succeed.
Your training administrator instructor, De’Ambra Harmon, will facilitate, encourage, help, and ensure that you finish what you started. Finally, once you are ready, we will issue you a voucher to take the CompTIA Data+ exam at a certified testing location or through online proctoring.
CompTIA Data+ Workforce Alignment
NICE Framework Alignment
Primary NICE Work Role:
Data Analyst (OV-DATA-001) – Oversee & Govern Category
CompTIA Data+ supports the Knowledge and Skill statements within this work role across five core capability areas:
| Data+ Domain | NICE Knowledge/Skill Alignment | Workforce Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Data Concepts & Environments | Knowledge of data structures, databases, and lifecycle management (e.g., K0001, K0176) | Establishes a foundational understanding of structured data environments and management practices. |
| Data Acquisition & Preparation | Skill in extracting, transforming, and normalizing data (e.g., S0018, S0114) | Directly supports data preparation and handling tasks central to analytic roles. |
| Data Analysis | Skill in applying statistical techniques and interpreting data (e.g., S0019, S0024) | Aligns with core analytical functions required of Data Analysts. |
| Visualization & Reporting | Skill in preparing reports and communicating findings (e.g., S0022) | Supports translation of data into actionable decision support products. |
| Data Governance | Knowledge of privacy, protection, and governance principles (e.g., K0168, K0003) | Reinforces responsible data stewardship and compliance awareness. |
Data+ develops foundational KSAs aligned to the NICE Data Analyst (OV-DATA-001) work role and strengthens analytic competency within cyber-adjacent and data-driven environments.
DCWF & DoD Workforce
Within the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), Data+ supports KSAT development for roles such as:
- 521 – Data Analyst
- 511 – Cyber Defense Analyst (analytic support functions)
- 111 – All-Source Intelligence Analyst
- 461 – Cybersecurity Analyst (data-informed decision support)
The certification builds workforce capability in:
- Data lifecycle management
- Statistical analysis
- Structured data interpretation
- Visualization and reporting
- Governance and compliance awareness
CompTIA Data+ serves as a foundational analytic credential that strengthens readiness for data-centric and cyber-support work roles within the DoD workforce ecosystem and complements role-based qualification pathways under DoD 8140.
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Important Notice for Veterans and Military Personnel
Please note that the online CompTIA certification courses offered by the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science are non-academic and do not typically qualify for GI Bill® or military tuition assistance benefits. These courses are designed for professional certification and continuing education and are not part of an accredited academic program.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility for educational benefits, we recommend contacting your military education office or the VA for further guidance.