Foundations of Data Analysis

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Course Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 9 - 10 weeks
  • Times: Flexible, Evenings
  • Cost : $1,415

Next Start Date:

July 15, 2024

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About this Course


Public and private organizations are gaining access to increasingly large quantities of data. Because that data can help them improve their products, data literacy and analysis have become essential professional skills.

In this introductory course, you'll learn how to understand, analyze and present data. We’ll start with a broad overview of the data analysis process and then work on developing each of the fundamental data analysis skills. You’ll acquire and clean data using SQL and Excel and analyze data using key statistical concepts such as correlation, regression and clustering. And — because it's important to be able to communicate your findings — you’ll learn how to choose the best visualization for your data and to design effective visualizations using Tableau.

▸ You can take this course on its own, or use it to prepare for the Certificate in Data Visualization With Tableau

▸ Related Article: Four Skills You Need to Get Started in Data Analytics

Designed For

Anyone without a background in statistics or programming who wants to gain basic skills in data literacy, data analysis, SQL and Microsoft Excel.

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▸ EXPLORE MORE: Looking for intermediate or advanced data programs? Check out our Certificate in Data Analytics: Techniques for Decision Making — or find the right data program for you.

What You'll Learn

  • Fundamental data-related concepts, terminology and ethical considerations
  • How to articulate business problems and identify required data
  • How to gather, clean and organize data
  • How to effectively describe, analyze and visualize data

Get Hands-On Experience

  • Prepare, analyze and visualize data with Microsoft Excel, SQL and Tableau
  • Build a personalized reference guide for future data analysis work
  • Complete a final project that incorporates all of the skills and concepts you'll learn in this course

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Learning Formats

Online, Group-Paced

Online Asynchronous

Enjoy the flexibility of asynchronous learning with the structure of a regular course. With no real-time meetings, you’ll complete weekly assignments and interact with your class at times that work for you. Learn More »

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom. Learn More »

Course Sessions

Online Asynchronous

This course is offered 100% online and runs from July 15, 2024, to September 20, 2024.

Online

Meet your instructor

Timothy Mudd

Data Visualization Consultant, Slalom

NONCREDIT COURSE

You'll earn 3 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course. Learn more about noncredit options.

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Closed Sessions

Online

Meet your instructors

Marcelo Guerra Hahn

Director of Engineering | SoundCommerce

Timothy Mudd

Data Visualization Consultant, Slalom

NONCREDIT COURSE

You'll earn 3 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course. Learn more about noncredit options.

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