Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Associate

What You’ll Earn

• INCAP credential — recognized by TechIndiana and technology employers across Indiana as equivalent to an associate degree in data analytics and business intelligence
• Two years of paid, full-time experience with an Indiana employer
• Optional industry certification: CompTIA Data+ (supplemental — program completion is based on demonstrated competency)
• College credit toward a related degree program, where accepted

Is This Program Right for You?

This could be a great fit if you…

• Enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets
• Are a problem solver who likes identifying patterns
• Want to learn how databases work and how businesses analyze information
• Are curious about careers that combine technical skills with communication

Every week, all two years

About 30 hours at your employer doing real work, plus 10 paid hours of online Intercompany Training Center (ICC) instruction delivered by TechIndiana with Awesome People Leaders and Ivy Tech Community College.

Months 1–6

Orientation, foundations coursework, and supervised work on live tasks. Weekly cohort sessions with other INCAP trainees.

Months 7–18

Growing responsibility at your employer. Competencies are evaluated through work cases and supervisor rubrics.

Months 19–24

Independent ownership of real work and a final portfolio and project that demonstrates full program competency.

Real Jobs This Program Prepares You For

Common roles INCAP graduates are prepared for include:

• Junior Data Analyst
• Junior Business Intelligence Analyst
• Reporting Analyst
• And many more

Program Documents

Official INCAP occupation materials, published by the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway:

• Occupation Profile (PDF, 2 pages)
• Perfil Profesional — Español (PDF)

Full occupation page on IndianaCAP.org: Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Associate (Adult)

What can I expect to earn during the program?

Trainees typically earn $17 to $25 per hour, set by the employer, for all 40 hours a week — including the 10 hours of ICC instruction. Trainees are employees, so they fall under their employer’s policies for benefits, performance reviews, and raises.

When can I begin, and how long does it last?

Positions are two-year, full-time jobs with a participating employer. Openings are posted as employers create them — most often in January and summer — on the TechIndiana job board. Express interest and we’ll let you know when a position opens near you.

What does a typical week look like?

About 30 hours of real work at your employer plus 10 paid hours of online Intercompany Training Center (ICC) instruction, every week for two years. ICC coursework is delivered by TechIndiana with Awesome People Leaders and Ivy Tech Community College, one Ivy Tech course at a time, with a weekly cohort session alongside other INCAP trainees.

Do I need prior experience or classes?

No prior data experience is required. Self-paced online courses in spreadsheet fundamentals, basic algebra and percentages, introductory databases and SQL, business communication, data privacy, and basic statistics are encouraged before or alongside the program.

What will I earn when I finish?

An INCAP credential, recognized by TechIndiana and technology employers across Indiana as equivalent to an associate degree in the field. It may also count toward college credit in a related degree program. CompTIA Data+ is available as an optional supplemental certification.

What is the work environment like?

Business offices, embedded in the organization’s own operations. Because trainees already understand the plant, clinic, customer, or business process, they can learn the technical tools without first learning how the organization works — and employers see developing skills applied to real needs throughout.

What skills will I learn?

Data: organizing, validating, protecting, and interpreting data. Database: SQL and querying. Analytical: reports, visualizations, and recommendations. Professional: communication, collaboration, and documentation.

What jobs can this lead to?

Junior data analyst, junior business intelligence analyst, and reporting analyst. Many trainees continue with their employer in a full professional role.

Can I keep my current job?

This is a full-time position with the participating employer, so it replaces rather than supplements a full-time job. If you already work for a participating employer, you can move into the program as an incumbent employee — INCAP serves new entrants, career changers, incumbent workers, and veterans alike.