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Exam DA0-002Data+ V2 CompTIA College credit

CompTIA Data+

Turn raw data into decisions: acquire, clean, analyze and visualize data, and report it so the business acts on it.

Five days, instructor-led In class or live online Exam voucher included Class Hub + 90 days Military funding accepted Accepted for college credit

Course overview

AnalystEarly careerFor analysts with 18–24 months of experience
Vendor-neutralAny toolsetExcel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL and more
Class Hub+ 90 daysRecordings and practice exams after class

thinQtank® Learning is offering an industry-unique five-day training camp in which students can receive the CompTIA Data+ certification. As with all our CompTIA Training Experiences, exams are delivered in the classroom.

CompTIA Data+ gives you the confidence to bring data analysis to life. As the importance of data analytics grows, more job roles are required to set context and better communicate vital business intelligence. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting on data can drive your organization's priorities and lead business decision-making. CompTIA Data+ validates your skills in making data-driven business decisions.

As the importance of data analytics grows, more job roles are required to set a context and better communicate vital business intelligence. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data can drive priorities and lead business decision-making. CompTIA Data+ certification validates professionals have the skills required to facilitate data-driven business decisions, including:

After this course you will be able to:

  • Mining data.
  • Manipulating data.
  • Visualizing and reporting data.
  • Applying basic statistical methods.
  • Analyzing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle.

Your certification path

Where this course sits: what to have first, and where it leads.

This courseCompTIA Data+Exam DA0-002

Course objectives

What you will be able to do by the end of the class.

Identify the data concepts and environments used in analytics
Acquire, clean and prepare data for analysis
Apply data mining and statistical analysis techniques
Visualize data and build reports and dashboards people use
Summarize the importance of data governance, quality and controls
Continue learning after class with one-on-one instructor coaching

Who it is for

Who gets the most from this class, and what to know before you start.

Who should attend

  • Early-career data analysts, business analysts, reporting analysts, marketing analysts, and operations analysts, plus IT pros and business users needing data skills, with ~18-24 months of experience who analyze and interpret data to drive decisions, not manage infrastructure.

Prerequisites

  • CompTIA recommends 18-24 months of experience in a report/business analyst job to succeed in this course.
  • Exposure to databases and analytical tools, a basic understanding of statistics, and data visualization experiences, such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.

Course outline

5 modules. Open any one to see what it covers.

01Data concepts and environments
  • Data types, structures and schemas
  • Databases and data warehouses
  • Data sources and acquisition
02Data preparation
  • Cleaning and profiling
  • Transforming and combining data
  • Handling missing and duplicate data
03Data analysis
  • Descriptive and inferential statistics
  • Analysis techniques
  • Querying with SQL
04Visualization and reporting
  • Choosing the right chart
  • Dashboards and reports
  • Presenting to stakeholders
05Data governance and quality
  • Governance and compliance
  • Data quality controls
  • Master data management

The full lesson-by-lesson outline is in the course datasheet (PDF).

Course features

How the class is taught, and why it works.

Live, instructor-ledEvery session is taught live by a certified instructor, in the classroom and online at the same time.
Hands-on labs30% of class time is hands-on lab work, not slides.
Exam preparation built inPractice questions and focused review aligned to exam DA0-002, with the exam delivered in the classroom.
Class Hub for 90 daysRecordings, materials and practice stay open for the class plus 90 days after it ends.
Attend your waySterling, VA, Atlanta, GA, Burbank, CA, or live online from anywhere.
Funding friendlyMilitary flat rate, thinQflex monthly payments, or a formal quote for your employer.

What you get

Everything below is included in the course price.

Class Hub access for the length of the class plus 90 days
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for the Data+ Exam
Exam delivery in classroom with 98% success
Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
Receive all reading material and study guides when you register
All courses taught by expert data analysis certified instructors
Virtual Machine Build packed with tools and labs
Data+ Video Course
200+ videos contained in this product provide students more than 17 hours of instruction
Print and Digital Courseware

Format: Five days of instructor-led training · 70% Lecture and 30% Discovery Labs · Instructor-Led Training, Immersive Live-Online Training, On-Site and Custom Delivery

Study plan

How the five days run, plus what to do before and after class.

Before class
  • Check the prerequisites above and fill any gaps
  • We send joining details and course materials before day one
Day 1
  • Data concepts and environments
Day 2
  • Data preparation
Day 3
  • Data analysis
Day 4
  • Visualization and reporting
Day 5
  • Data governance and quality
  • Final review and exam
After class
  • Class Hub stays open 90 days: recordings, labs and practice
  • Missed a passing score? Review your weak domains and rebook

The order of topics can shift with the class; your instructor confirms the schedule on day one.

The certification exam

CompTIA Data+ (V2) · exam DA0-002

Exam codeDA0-002
QuestionsUp to 90
Time90 minutes
Passing score675 / 900
Format
Multiple choice and performance-based
Voucher
Exam voucher included
Validity
Valid for three years, renewed through CompTIA continuing education

DoD 8140 and college credit

What this certification counts for with the Department of Defense, and toward a degree.

DoD 8140 / 8570 This certification is not on the DoD 8570 baseline list. Under DoD 8140, a degree or qualifying training can also meet the requirement. See which certifications qualify in the DoD Workforce Navigator.
College credit Pass the exam and these universities will count it toward a degree. This is what each school publishes about its own transfer policy; the registrar makes the final call.
Built into the degree WGU removes a required course
Accepted Purdue Global amount not published
Accepted AMU / APUS amount not published

Most schools only count IT certifications earned in the last three to five years (some require them to be current), and several will not award transfer credit once you have enrolled. Get your evaluation done first.

Where it can take you

Roles this certification is commonly asked for.

Data AnalystAnalyze and report on business data.
Business AnalystTurn requirements and data into decisions.
Reporting / BI AnalystBuild dashboards and reports.
Operations AnalystMeasure and improve processes.

Upcoming dates

Every class runs in the classroom and live online at the same time. Pick the dates; choose how you attend when you register.

DatesLocationFormat
Nov 9 – 13, 2026 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Nov 9 – 13, 2026 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Dec 14 – 18, 2026 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 18 – 22, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 25 – 29, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Feb 8 – 12, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 8 – 12, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 22 – 26, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Apr 12 – 16, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 10 – 14, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 24 – 28, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jun 21 – 25, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve

9 more dates through December 2027. Ask about a later date.

Paying for it

The price above is our standard rate. These options can bring it down or spread it out.

Military & veterans
$1,500

Flat rate per class when you use Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0. Your program confirms eligibility.

Funding details
thinQflex™
Name your price

Paying yourself? Tell us what you can pay and over how many months, up to twelve. We say yes, or come back with terms.

Make an offer
Employer or agency
Formal quote

A formal quote with the course and exam voucher as separate lines, valid 30 days. Group and government pricing available.

Request a quote

How to enroll

Four steps from here to certified.

  1. Pick your datesChoose a class from the dates above, in a classroom or live online.
  2. Reserve or get a quoteReserve your seat, ask for a quote for your employer, or make a thinQflex offer.
  3. Get readyWe confirm your seat and send joining details and materials before day one.
  4. Attend and certifyTake the class, then sit exam DA0-002, with Class Hub open for 90 days after.

Frequently asked questions

Which version is this?
This class prepares you for the current Data+ exam, DA0-002, launched October 2025.
Is the exam voucher included?
Yes, you receive a Data+ exam voucher with the course.
What does it cost?
The standard price is $2,150, including the exam voucher. Military students using AF COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay $1,500, and thinQflex lets you name your own price and monthly payment.
How long is the class?
Five days of live, instructor-led training, about 30% of it hands-on labs.
Can I attend live online?
Yes. Every class runs live online at the same time as the classroom, with the same instructor and labs.
How long do I keep access to the materials?
Your Class Hub stays open for the length of the class plus 90 days.
Can I use military funding?
Yes. With Air Force COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 you pay a flat $1,500 per class.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Request a quote and we will send a formal one, valid for 30 days.
What if I cannot pay all at once?
Use thinQflex to name your price and spread payments over up to twelve months.
Where are the classrooms?
Sterling, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Burbank, California. Every class also runs live online, so you can join from anywhere.
What do I need to attend online?
A computer with a reliable internet connection, a headset or speakers, and a microphone. A webcam is recommended.
Will I get a certificate of completion?
Yes. You receive a thinQtank Learning certificate of completion when you finish the class.
Which course should I take next?
Most students go on to CompTIA DataSys+, CompTIA DataAI, CompTIA Project+. Tell us your goal and we will map the path with you.
Do you run private classes for teams?
Yes. We deliver private classes on-site or online for teams and agencies, on your dates. Ask for a quote.
Can you help me choose the right course?
Yes. Call 855-868-4467 or email sasmith@thinqtanklearning.com and we will recommend the right starting point.

Ready to earn your Data+?

Next class Nov 9 – 13, 2026 · Burbank, CA and live online.