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Rice University: Data Analysis and Visualization

Develop data analysis and visualization skills to drive decision making.

Develop data analysis and visualization skills to drive decision making.

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This course is offered by , an edX partner
8 weeks
7–10 hours per week
Starts Jun 5, 2024
Enroll by Jun 11, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
8 weeks
7–10 hours per week
Starts Jun 5, 2024
Enroll by Jun 11, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

About this Course

As the increase in data changes the way in which organizations operate, professionals with a hybrid blend of analytical skills and domain-specific expertise are required to propel data-driven business decisions. In the Rice University Data Analysis and Visualization online short course, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to effectively analyze, visualize, and communicate data insights within your organization.

Guided by industry experts, you’ll discover how to navigate technical tools such as Tableau, SQL, and VBA. Learn to harness the fundamentals of data analysis such as advanced Excel functions, databases, and practical statistics. Through data-driven insights and effective visualization techniques, you’ll learn to communicate effectively with stakeholders through data storytelling.

This course is designed for professionals in data-driven roles, for decision makers who need to leverage data effectively, and for those interested in moving into these spaces. Functional analysts will further their ability to inform specific functions and business decisions, while managers will benefit from the ability to use analytics tools in their decision making. Any professional interested in taking the first steps toward an analytical role will also benefit from a new understanding of data analysis and visualization.

A basic proficiency in Excel is recommended, and while there are no prerequisites for this course, it’s recommended that students have a basic understanding of SQL before registering.

Course curriculum

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Learn about the fundamentals of data analysis and discover the tools needed to effectively communicate data findings within your organization as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: Data analysis and visualization tools

Module 2: Answering practical business questions

Module 3: SQL and relational databases

Module 4: Practical statistics

Module 5: Predictive analytics

Module 6: Data communication, ethics, and regulations

Module 7: Tableau and data storytelling

Module 8: Automating data analysis tasks using VBA

About the certificate

Gain the skills to effectively analyze, process, visualize, and derive value from data, and earn an official certificate of professional achievement from Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a 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

10%

The reduction in overall cost to businesses that have big data analytics.

Entrepreneur (Jan, 2019).

$274.3 billion

The estimated worldwide revenue of big data and business analytics by 2022.

Businesswire (Apr, 2019).

Why choose GetSmarter?

GetSmarter, an edX partner, delivers career-relevant, fully supported, and expert-led online courses from the world's leading universities and institutions. As an online learning expert with over 15 years' experience, GetSmarter leverages long-standing expertise in market research, data analysis, and business insights to ensure that you gain the skills critical to career growth.