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Course Description

Unlock the power of data analytics in today's corporate landscape. This class is your gateway to harnessing data-driven insights for your company's success. Explore the significance of data analytics and its real-world applications. Discover descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, enabling informed decision-making that goes beyond gut feelings. Acquire essential data analytics skills, including data visualization and impactful reporting. We don't just present facts; we ignite understanding, curiosity, and action. Learn to navigate data effectively and apply key principles to various data types.

You will also gain valuable insights into data governance – the cornerstone of controlling, authorizing, and sharing vital data resources. Plan, monitor, and enforce data governance administration for smarter decision-making. Elevate your business with data-driven excellence.
 

Course Outline

  • Importance of using data analytics to solve business problems.
  • Types of data analytics:
    • Predictive
    • Prescriptive
    • Descriptive
    • Potential data quality challenges
  • Tools and Technologies:
    • Statistical
    • ETL tools
    • Reporting Tools
    • Data Visualization
  • Governance:
    • Standards, Policies, Procedures
    • Data Stewardship

Learner Outcomes

This course is designed exclusively for data business professionals. It aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of various data analytics applications, enabling you to make informed decisions at the right time. You will also explore tools and technologies at your disposal for seamlessly integrating data and crafting insightful reports that effectively communicate key business insights. At the end of this class you will be able to:

  • Describe and determine when it is best to use descriptive analytics.
  • Describe and determine when it is best to use predictive analytics.
  • Describe and determine when it is best to use prescriptive analytics.
  • Name and explain different types of ETL tools and techniques.
  • Create various styles of reports.
  • Describe the data analytics governance framework.
     

Notes

Target Audience: This class is intended for data business professionals who want to understand the different types of data analysis, tools, and reports available to leverage data for better decision-making. The class may cater to a diverse range of backgrounds and experience levels, offering foundational knowledge and more advanced concepts to accommodate different learners.

Instruction Method: Lecture with demonstration, discussion, hands-on exercises, problem-solving, and outside assignments.
 
Evaluation: Participation and completion of skill practices are expected. Class attendance is required for successful completion.

Information Technology Continuing Education Certificate: This course is part of the Business Data Analytics Certificate.  Certificates are awarded with the completion of all required courses (no substitutions).  A certificate of completion for the class will be issued to participants with at least 80% attendance, class participation, and completion of hands-on practice and projects.

Prerequisites

  • DAT-7711 Data Fundamentals and SQL or equivalent knowledge.
  • DAT-7500 Excel Specialist or equivalent knowledge.


Resources: Access to a Windows-based computer and reliable internet is required as well as a camera, a headset, and preferably dual monitors. 

 
SEF-DAT7711: In this class, you will learn how the relational database model enables easy access to information because it represents data intuitively. You will also learn to use SQL to retrieve data, execute queries, and create content.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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This class is part of the Business Data Analytics Certificate.
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