Foundations of Data Analytics
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Foundations of Data Analytics
Get a good overview of the field of data analytics and discover its importance in business decision-making. Explore the role of a data analyst and learn about the key skills required to be successful in the job.
Online Live Classes
Mentored
Beginner
Data analytics has become an essential part of every industry, and there has never been a better time to build a career in this field. If you want to get started in the field, therefore, this is an ideal data analytics course for beginners.
During this course, you will be introduced to the foundations of data analysis and its importance in decision-making. You will explore the role of a data analyst and learn about the key skills required to be successful in the job. You will build your understanding of different types of data, data sources, and collection methods. You will investigate data cleaning and pre-processing. Plus, you will discover techniques for handling inconsistences in data and be introduced to data normalization and standardization.
As you progress through the course, you will then learn about statistical measures and methods of visualizing data, and you will be introduced to data profiling and summary statistics. Plus, you will get an overview of popular data analytics tools such as Python, R, and SQL.
Overall, this Foundations of Data Analytics course is ideal for professionals who want to get a good overview of the subject in preparation for further study in the field. It will set you up with the base knowledge you need to move forward.
This course comprises 6 purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.
It is an instructor-led course which runs to a fixed schedul. It is driven forward by your instructor and features a live session that is aired at a set time. You will, however, have time to complete certain activities at your own pace outside of the live session.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include reading material and online exam questions.
As part of our mentoring service you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the course. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
Upon completion of this course, learners will gain the following skills:
- Introduction to techniques for cleaning and preprocessing data, addressing missing values, outliers
- Fundamental knowledge of analyzing data distributions, detecting patterns, and identifying relationships or correlations between variables
- Familiarity with Data Analytics Tools
- Develop an understanding of how data analytics is applied in different industries and domains.
This course is ideal for beginners who are just starting their journey in data analytics.
There are no prerequisites for this course.