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Why Ratafar Academy exists

I The Problem First

Tools are useless without context.

We don't just teach you how to write a SQL query. We teach you how to figure out which table holds the answer to the stakeholder's actual question.

II Real Data

Messy datasets make better analysts.

You won't work on perfectly clean datasets here. You'll learn to handle duplicates, null values, and inconsistent formatting — just like in a real job.

III Direct Mentorship

Learn from an active consultant.

The curriculum is built and delivered by Rukayat Rauf, a working BI consultant, and focuses on practical analytics skills used across business and professional contexts.

IV Career Focus

Building portfolio projects that demonstrate your analytical thinking and skills.

Structured training programmes emphasise practical exercises and applied work, while Career Strategy sessions focus on a clear personalised next step.

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Ways to learn

Ratafar Academy supports aspiring Data Analysts, career changers and working professionals who want to build practical, job-relevant analytics skills.

Programme content varies by learning route and level. Core analytics training focuses on practical Excel, SQL and Power BI skills, with additional topics such as Python and AI for Analytics included where relevant.

Group Learning

Learn in a Cohort

Structured, live group sessions following a set curriculum, with peer learning and regular opportunities to practise.

Best for: Learners who want a structured learning path, live group sessions and practical accountability.

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Private Coaching

One-on-One Training

Private training with personalised pacing, focused feedback and scheduling agreed around your commitments. Scope is discussed around your learning needs.

Best for: Learners who want personalised support, flexible pacing or focused help with specific skills.

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Consultation

Career Strategy Sessions

A dedicated 1-hour session to review your CV, audit your portfolio, discuss your transition into data, and build a targeted job search strategy.

Best for: People who need clarity on their learning, portfolio, CV, job-search or career direction before committing to a longer programme.

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What Cohort 1.0 learners say

Cohort 1.0 learner
★★★★★Verified purchase

An excellent instructor who genuinely cares about her students' progress. She teaches complex topics clearly, assigns practical exercises, and follows up individually to ensure everyone understands. I'm usually not a fan of online training, but her teaching style made the experience easy and engaging. Highly recommend!

Tairat A.Cohort 1.0
Cohort 1.0 learner
★★★★★Verified purchase

I'm learning data analytics with the esteemed Ratafar Academy. The methods of teaching in this academy are very simple, even for beginners in Excel, to learn data analytics. The data analytics classes at Ratafar Academy are absolutely interesting and straightforward, leading you to your goal.

Isah S.Cohort 1.0

Choose the next step that fits where you are

Whether you want structured learning, personalised support or simply a place to start, choose the option that matches your current goal.

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Start with free tutorials, guides and learning resources.

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Corporate programmes can be adapted around your organisation’s tools, skill gaps and analytics needs.

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