SISU DA†A

Build a resilient, high‑impact data career.

The SISU Data Academy provides structured learning paths, hands‑on practice, and real‑world simulations designed to help professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

Mission

Empower learners to build durable, high‑impact data careers through structured learning paths, hands‑on practice, and real‑world problem solving.

Who the Academy is for

Learning Paths

Each path is designed as a structured journey — not isolated courses.

Data Foundations

For anyone with little or no technical experience.

  • Technology Fundamentals
  • How Data Powers Businesses
  • Databases Explained
  • Introduction to SQL
  • Data Literacy
  • Excel for Analytics

Outcome: Understand how data moves through an organization.

SQL Developer

From beginner queries to enterprise‑grade SQL.

  • Joins & Filtering
  • Aggregations
  • Window Functions
  • CTEs & Temp Tables
  • Stored Procedures
  • Query Optimization

Capstone: Build a production reporting database.

Data Analytics

Turn business questions into insights.

  • KPIs & Metrics
  • Dashboard Design
  • Visualization Principles
  • Executive Reporting
  • Root Cause Analysis

Capstone: Build an executive dashboard.

Data Engineering

Build reliable, scalable data systems.

  • ETL & ELT
  • Data Pipelines
  • APIs & Integration
  • Data Warehouses
  • Azure / Snowflake / Databricks

Capstone: Build a production pipeline.

Data Product Development

Where analytics becomes software.

  • Product Strategy
  • User Stories
  • Agile & Scrum
  • Roadmapping
  • Application Development

Capstone: Launch a data application.

Healthcare Analytics

A major SISU differentiator.

  • Claims & Clinical Data
  • ICD‑10 / CPT / DRGs
  • Quality Measures
  • Risk Adjustment
  • Population Health

Capstone: Build a healthcare analytics solution.

Business Intelligence

Tools and enterprise reporting.

  • Power BI / Tableau
  • Data Modeling
  • DAX
  • Governance & Security

Capstone: Executive BI portfolio.

AI for Analytics

Modern workflows powered by AI.

  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI for SQL
  • AI for Dashboards
  • AI Governance

Capstone: Build an AI‑powered analytics workflow.

Cloud Data Platform

Modern cloud architecture.

  • Azure / AWS / GCP
  • Fabric & Snowflake
  • DevOps & CI/CD
  • Monitoring

Capstone: Deploy a cloud data platform.

Career Development

Build a durable career.

  • Resume & Portfolio
  • Interview Prep
  • Networking
  • Salary Negotiation

Capstone: Complete professional portfolio.

Professional Skills

High‑value consulting skills.

  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Stakeholder Management

Capstone: Lead a client engagement simulation.

Real‑World Simulations

Solve real messy data problems.

  • Bad Claims Data
  • Broken Dashboards
  • ETL Failures
  • Performance Issues

Capstone: Troubleshoot like a consultant.