Data Cleaning and Preparation Techniques
Course overview
Most of the effort in analytics goes into getting data ready, not analysing it. This practical workshop teaches the techniques needed to clean, structure, and validate data so that analysis rests on a solid foundation.
What you will gain
- Spot errors, gaps, and inconsistencies in data
- Standardise formats and remove duplicates
- Handle missing and outlier values
- Reshape data into an analysis-ready structure
- Validate data against expected rules
- Document data preparation steps
Who should attend
- Data and reporting analysts
- Administrators handling data sets
- Research and evaluation staff
- Anyone preparing data for analysis
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 to 15 Sep 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
| 10 to 11 May 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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