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University of Cape Town: Data Analysis

Learn how to sort, analyse, and interpret data to inform business strategy.

Learn how to sort, analyse, and interpret data to inform business strategy.

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This course is offered by , an edX partner
8 weeks
7–11 hours per week
Starts Apr 15, 2024
Enroll by Apr 21, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
8 weeks
7–11 hours per week
Starts Apr 15, 2024
Enroll by Apr 21, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

About this Course

With more and more businesses relying on statistical analysis to drive decision-making, the ability to extract meaning from data has become a highly valued skill. Data analysts play a key role in helping business leaders make informed choices, distinguish between effective and ineffective practices, cut costs, and solve key problems — they are, therefore, an integral part of any successful organizational team.

The Data Analysis online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT) will introduce you to the fundamentals of data analysis and the broader potential of analytics in business. Over the course of eight modules, you’ll learn how data is collected, stored, organized, analysed, and interpreted, and you’ll be given the chance to practice data analysis techniques on real-world data sets. Ultimately, you’ll walk away with practical skills that you can apply immediately in your organization to address specific business needs in the areas of finance, sales, marketing, operational management, and human resource management.

Anyone interested in moving into the realms of data science and analytics will find this UCT online short course useful. The content is geared towards those eager to update their skill sets to remain relevant, as well as established professionals looking to unlock new opportunities within or outside their current organizations. Data analysts, and others who already work with data, can add to existing certifications by learning how to better leverage numbers to achieve results and drive growth. Students will need access to Microsoft Excel to complete the practical components of the course.

Course curriculum

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Study data analysis techniques and explore the strategic impact of analytics as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: Fundamentals of data-driven decision-making

Module 2: Research questions for data analysis

Module 3: Organizing data in Microsoft Excel

Module 4: Statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel

Module 5: Interpretation of outcomes

Module 6: Data presentation and visualization

Module 7: Introduction to databases and SQL

Module 8: Looking towards the future

About the certificate

Gain data analysis expertise and obtain an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you digitally upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements.

Some facts about the subject

67%

The increase in the number of projects that fail outright in organizations that undervalue project management as a strategic tool for driving change.

PMI (2020).

36%

The percentage of organizations that report that their projects mostly or always deliver their full benefits.

Wellingtone (2021).

Why choose GetSmarter?

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