Transition into Tech with Real Analytics Training.

Learn SQL, Power BI, and Excel with live coaching and job focused training built for career changers.

Meet Lorita Shaw, MBA

Self-Taught. Battle-Tested. Career-Making Mentor.

Founder of Data Analytics, Simplified

How it Started

Hi, I’m Lorita Shaw, MBA, a self-taught Senior Data Engineer and the founder of Data Analytics, Simplified.

I didn’t start out in tech. I was deep in spreadsheets, cleaning up data and building reports, with no idea I was already doing the work of a data analyst. That changed when my manager introduced me to SQL and showed me how to own my work, solve real problems with data, and build confidence in my skills.

That moment changed everything. It gave me clarity, confidence, and the ability to “speak the language of data” and I’ve never looked back.

Over the past 12+ years, I’ve led analytics projects across bioscience, insurance, and clinical research, scaling into six-figure roles and eventually into my current position as a Senior Data Engineer. Along the way, I realized I wasn’t the only one who needed a clear, supportive path into analytics.

That’s why I launched Data Analytics, Simplified.

My mission is simple: to make analytics accessible for people who never thought they belonged in tech by giving you the skills, support, and confidence to change your career and your life.

With Data Analytics, Simplified, you’ll find exposure, support, and real hands-on learning. No gatekeeping. Just progress.

Awards - Memberships

  • 2025 Woman of the Year Honoree - Women in Technology
  • South East Program Director - SCORE, INC.
  • Member - Women in Technology
  • Member - National Black MBA Association
  • Member - Women in Technology

Meet Your Excel Instructor: Shida, Excel Systems Pro

Shida brings over eight years of experience managing Management Information Systems (MIS), with hands-on expertise in more than three MIS platforms and outreach software tools tailored to the nonprofit and housing services sectors. She has supported over 40 organizations and 300+ users across a continuum of care, driving improvements in data accuracy, timeliness, staff effectiveness, employee retention, and professional development including mentoring bachelor’s-level staff who later earned master’s degrees in data analytics. She is deeply rooted in Excel and uses it daily to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and conduct data analysis that informs decision-making and supports a more coordinated system of care. 

Meet Your Power BI Instructor:

Paige Nelson, MBA, MPH

Paige A. Nelson is a dynamic analytics and business intelligence leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Will+Ford, a boutique analytics consulting firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Leveraging her dual degrees - a Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology and a MBA in Financial Analytics - Paige designs and implements advanced reporting systems, predictive models and data visualization tools to elevate business intelligence capabilities. As an emerging creator and thought leader in the analytic space, Paige shares insightful tips on navigating a career in data analytics and how organizations can improve their corporate strategies.

Real Results From Real Students

Date Range:

October 2024 - July 2025

At Data Analytics, Simplified, we don't just teach tools- We help students transition into analytics careers faster than the industry standard.

  • 69.2% of students secured job offers - some with multiple offers.
  • 96.1% landed multiple interviews, fast-tracking their transitions.
  • Salary increases range from 12% - 50%, with some now earning six figures.
  • Students have transitioned from medical billing, marketing, government, and QA into analytics roles. 

These results prove that with the right skills, strategy, and support, breaking into analytics is achievable - often in less than six months. 

Proven Program. Real Results.

These aren't just courses. They're career launchpads.

Get hands-on with SQL and Power BI in live, expert-led sessions. Each program is backed by real student wins, interviews landed, portfolios built, and transitions made.
Whether you're pivoting careers or upskilling with purpose, this is where it starts.

Single Offers:

POWER BI

Investment: $1,100

Objective: Equip students with hands-on skills to build real-world dashboards using Power BI’s online service. This course emphasizes practical application, visual design, and portfolio development for career readiness.

Key Features:

  • Career Transition Support ($700)
  • 8 hours of live, instructor-led training
  • 1 portfolio-ready Power BI Dashboard project 
  • Lifetime access to replays & resources
  • Learn Industry-standard data modeling, DAX basics, and dashboard design for analytics careers

Cohort Dates: September 2025 

  • Sundays, 3 PM EST
Secure Your Power BI Seat

EXCEL

Investment: $945

Objective: Introduce students to the foundational tools and functions in Excel that are used daily in analytics and reporting roles. By the end of the course, students will be confident working with formulas, functions, and spreadsheets in a business setting.

Key Features:

  • Career Transition Support ($700 value)
  • 6 hours of live, instructor-led training
  • 1 portfolio-ready Excel project
  • Lifetime access to replays & resources
  • Build Foundational Excel skill for analytics careers

Cohort Dates: October 2025 

  • Mondays, 10 AM EST
  • Mondays, 7 PM EST
  • Tuesdays, 7 PM EST
  • Thursdays, 7 PM EST
  • Saturdays, 8:30 AM EST
  • Saturdays, 4 PM EST
Secure Your Excel Seat

SQL

Investment: $1,210

Objective: Help students gain foundational SQL skills through real-world scenarios. Students will learn how to write queries, analyze data, and build a portfolio of projects they can use for job applications and interviews.

Key Features:

  • Career Transition Support included ($700 value)

  • 10 hours of live, instructor-led training

  • 1 portfolio-ready SQL project

  • Lifetime access to replays & resources

  • Learn how to query, clean, and analyze data using SQL (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY, and more)

Cohort Dates: November 2025

  • Tuesdays, 7 PM EST
  • Thursdays, 7 PM EST
  • Saturdays, 1 PM EST
Secure Your SQL Seat

Bundle Opportunities:

Excel + SQL

Investment: $1,895

Objective: Equip students with the foundational skills to manage, clean, and analyze data using both Excel and SQL. This dual-track bundle builds confidence in everyday data handling with Excel while teaching students how to query and manipulate databases with SQL. By the end, students will have two portfolio-ready projects and the ability to move seamlessly between spreadsheets and databases in real-world analytics roles.

Key Features:

  • Career Transition Support included ($700 value)

  • 16 hours of live, instructor-led training

  • 2 portfolio-ready SQL project

  • Lifetime access to replays & resources

Cohort Dates:

October 2025 (Excel)

  • Mondays, 10 AM EST
  • Mondays, 7 PM EST
  • Tuesdays, 7 PM EST
  • Thursdays, 7 PM EST
  • Saturdays, 8:30 AM EST
  • Saturdays, 4 PM EST

November 2025 (SQL)

  • Tuesdays, 7 PM EST
  • Thursdays, 7 PM EST
  • Saturdays, 1 PM EST
Secure Your Seat for Excel + SQL

Excel + Power BI

Investment: $1,495

Objective: Develop the ability to move from raw data in Excel to polished, interactive dashboards in Power BI. This bundle equips students with both the foundational spreadsheet skills for cleaning and analyzing data, and the business intelligence skills to visualize insights for decision-making. By the end, students will have two portfolio-ready projects and the confidence to present data in both practical and executive-ready formats.

Key Features:

  • Career Transition Support included ($700 value)

  • 14 hours of live, instructor-led training

  • 2 portfolio-ready SQL project

  • Lifetime access to replays & resources

Cohort Dates:

Cohort Dates:

September 2025 (Power BI)

  • Sundays, 3 PM EST

October 2025 (Excel)

  • Mondays, 10 AM EST
  • Mondays, 7 PM EST
  • Tuesdays, 7 PM EST
  • Thursdays, 7 PM EST
  • Saturdays, 8:30 AM EST
  • Saturdays, 4 PM EST
Secure Your Seat for Excel + PBI

POWER BI + SQL

Investment: $1,895

Objective: Gain the skills to query, transform, and analyze raw data with SQL, then bring it to life through interactive dashboards in Power BI. This bundle teaches students how to extract insights directly from databases and present them visually for business decision-making. By the end, students will have two portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate both backend data querying and frontend dashboard design a powerful combination for analytics roles.

Key Features:

  • Career Transition Support ($700)
  • 18 hours of live, instructor-led training
  • 2 (or more) portfolio-ready projects
  • Lifetime access to replays & resources

Cohort Dates:

September 2025 (Power BI)

  • Sundays, 3 PM EST

November 2025 (SQL)

  • Tuesdays, 7 PM EST
  • Thursdays, 7 PM EST
  • Saturdays, 1 PM EST
Secure Your Power BI + SQL Seat

POWER BI + Excel + SQL

Investment: $2,495

Objective: Build a complete analytics skill set by mastering the three most in-demand tools: Excel, SQL, and Power BI. This full program equips students to clean and analyze data in Excel, query and manipulate databases with SQL, and design professional dashboards in Power BI. By the end, students will graduate with three portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate end-to-end analytics capabilities  from raw data to insights and executive-level presentations.

Key Features:

  • Career Transition Support ($700)
  • 26 hours of live, instructor-led training
  • 3+ portfolio-ready projects
  • Lifetime access to replays & resources

Cohort Dates:

September 2025 (Power BI)

  • Sundays, 3 PM EST

October 2025 (Excel)

  • Mondays, 10 AM EST
  • Mondays, 7 PM EST
  • Tuesdays, 7 PM EST
  • Thursdays, 7 PM EST
  • Saturdays, 8:30 AM EST
  • Saturdays, 4 PM EST

November 2025 (SQL)

  • Tuesdays, 7 PM EST
  • Thursdays, 7 PM EST
  • Saturdays, 1 PM EST
Secure Your Seat for PBI + SQL + Excel

Yes - Payment Plans Are Available

You can break up your payment using Klarna, Paypal, or Afterpay, no credit card pressure. I also offer monthly payment plans for select start dates right here on the site. Just pick the one that works best for you at checkout. If you need something more flexible, just reach out, I’ve got you.

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You Could Get Reimbursed - Here's How

Many of our students have used employer reimbursement to cover the full cost.  

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Refund Policy

Course Refunds:

  • Full Refund: If a participant cancels their enrollment at least 7 days before the course start date, they are eligible for a full refund.
  • Partial Refund: If a participant cancels within 3 to 7 days before the course starts, they are eligible for a 50% refund.
  • No Refund: If cancellation occurs within 72 hours of the course start date, no refund will be provided.
  • Transfer Option: If a participant is unable to attend a course, they can request to transfer their enrollment to a future session at no extra cost, provided the request is made before the course begins.
  • Missed Classes: No refunds are offered for missed classes, but participants will have access to course recordings if applicable.