Data Analytics 101: An Entry Point for Women Returning to Work

Returning to work or shifting into a new professional direction often comes with uncertainty, particularly in a job market shaped by technology and data. Many women who have stepped away for caregiving or personal reasons find themselves questioning how their experience fits into current workplace expectations. We at Untapped Potential know that skilling UP is critical, but many may not know which course to take. Data Analytics 101 is a terrific starting point. This is because it offers a structured course content that applies to a broad array of relevant skillsets.

This winter session focused on Data Analytics is a FREE - not to miss- opportunity. The course is delivered by Second Innings with ecosystem support from Untapped Potential, begins on February 2!

Why This Course?

Across industries, organizations rely on data to guide decisions and measure outcomes. As a result, professionals are increasingly expected to understand how data is collected, interpreted, and communicated. When Untapped Potentially initially spoke to industry professionals about what should women skillUP in to be prepared for today's workplace, "Data Analytics" was often the response. Data is used in every aspect of work whether it be HR, Marketing, Product Quality, or Finance.

This course helps lay the groundwork for any application relying on data. Data Analytics 101 focuses on foundational understanding rather than technical specialization. By starting with core concepts, participants can build confidence while gaining language that aligns with today’s workplace expectations.

Instead of overwhelming learners with tools, the course emphasizes comprehension and practical relevance. This approach allows participants to re-engage with professional learning at a steady pace.

Course Instructor

Data Analytics 101 is taught by Anshuman Prakash, who brings professional experience in data analytics and instruction. His teaching approach centers on clarity and application, which is particularly valuable for learners returning to structured education after time away.

Through guided sessions, participants gain familiarity with analytics concepts while developing confidence in discussing data related topics in professional settings.

Class Schedule and Format

The course is delivered through six live online sessions held on Mondays. This predictable schedule supports continuity while remaining manageable for participants balancing family responsibilities or job searching.

Class Schedule:

• Class 1: February 2, 2026

• Class 2: February 9, 2026

• Class 3: February 16, 2026

• Class 4: February 23, 2026

• Class 5: March 2, 2026

• Class 6: March 9, 2026

Each class builds on the previous session, allowing participants to deepen understanding gradually as the course progresses.

What Participants Will Learn

Data Analytics 101 introduces essential concepts that form the foundation of analytics work.

Participants learn how structured and unstructured data are defined, how data moves through systems, and how insights are generated. The course also explains different analytics approaches, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

In addition, participants are introduced to data visualization concepts and foundational machine learning ideas. These topics help learners understand how data supports decision making in organizational contexts.

The full syllabus is available here: Data Analytics 101 Syllabus

Supporting Women in Career Transition

Addressing Career Gaps Through Skill Building

In today's rapidly changing work environments, all those in the workplace may be new to data analysis. This is why taking this course not only brings our demographic on par with those in the workplace but, opportunities like this can put you ahead of others not keeping up with changing ways of work.

It is critical to highlight that data is also the building block for modern AI tools. Many businesses today collect data on their customers, their products, processes and performance metrics.

Although this Data Analytics is not specifically for women-returners, it is taught by those in industry who understand where you may be coming from and start with the basics to ensure those with varied backgrounds are at the same entry point.

This is course is for you as it covers a broad array of skillsets, including:

• Business administration

• Marketing

• Finance

• Operations

• Healthcare

• Information technology

• Human resources

By attending our skillUP courses you show potential employers you are “current”. You’ll also gain exposure to team, knowledge management and modern communication tools through the execution of this course.

Here is just one industry example: in Public Policy data is used in the diagram below sharing the trends in participants in a States' Boards and Commissions.

Anyone who works with data and wants to gain insights, make informed decisions, and improve performance, can benefit from these courses. As data and data metrics are omnipresent in work today, we recommend participating even if you don’t think your future role will rely on data.📊 This structured learning offers an opportunity to re-engage with others professionally while developing skills that align with current workforce needs. As participants progress through the material, confidence grows through familiarity, access to the right tools, and of course practice.

Reframing Experience in Professional Language

Many aspects of a mom's day-to-day activities, community engagement, and caregiving responsibilities involve evaluating information and making informed decisions based on data. Remember your child data against the "growth chart"(mine were always in the 5th percentile!). A formal course such as Data Analytics 101 will simply help translate these everyday skills into language that resonates in professional environments.

By learning how analytics concepts are described in the workplace, participants strengthen their ability to communicate value during interviews and career conversations.

Learning Within a Supportive Environment

Enrolling for a course if you haven't been in "school" for a while may seem daunting. By joining in with other women seeking to #returntowork, you can be sure you will have comradery and support. We often have a cohort of women registering and we'll make sure you can connect with those in similar stages of transition. Register and meet your peers!

In this course, you will also be interacting with fellow students in the workplace leading to future potential networking connections.

How This Course Fits into a Wider Career Pathway

Foundational data knowledge enhances employability across many roles. Even outside of specific positions labelled "analytics" roles, an understanding of data improves perspective, collaboration and decision making.

For women connected with Untapped Potential, this course aligns with return-to-work initiatives such as our guided #returntowork pathway. Together, these efforts support women as they rebuild professional momentum.

Event Details

📅 Date: Mondays, February 2 to March 9, 2026

🕤 Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

💻 Location: Zoom

💰Cost: FREE

RSVP

Upon registration, you'll receive access to the syllabus, zoom link, knowledge sharing applications and other instructions.

✨There is more!

RSVP and you'll have access to additional courses such as Python, AI (Practitioner or Programmer)!

In Partnership

Untapped Potential appreciates our partnership with Our Second Innings LLC. Their goal is to offer current technology courses to ensure those "in" industry, as well as those considering their return to a professional capacity, future-proof their careers by participating in FREE life-long learning coursework.