Data Analytics and Visualization

Learn techniques to effectively produce actionable reports and visualizations from data and data sets. You research data sets from a variety of business disciplines using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI and Google Analytics. Through hands-on exercises, you leverage statistical, data-querying and dashboard tools to create products that accurately convey crucial business trends and themes.

Course Outline

Course Objectives

Explore a range of analytics and visual processes to effectively determine the best tools for the job.
Learn to analyze and process data from spreadsheets and relational databases.
Research the varieties of Internet data, and learn how to effectively represent them for business purposes.
Learn to produce responsive dashboards and reports that successfully display on laptops, mobile devices, or digital signs.

What You Learn

Data analytics and visualization (DAV)
Statistics for DAV
Data from spreadsheets and relational databases
Data from the Internet and IoT
Microsoft Excel for DAV
Popular tools for DAV
Microsoft Power BI
Dashboard design
Selecting visualizations
Designing for mobile
Validating your design
Google Analytics
Advanced topic: Statistical forecasting

How You Learn

In-class presentations by the instructor and DAV industry professionals
Individual analysis and design papers
In-class exercises and quizzes
Team-programming assignment using a team-chosen DAV platform such as Tableau

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is intended professionals, students and job-seekers interested in learning data analytics and visualization for business intelligence careers.

Sections

Section 015

Jun 01, 2021 to Jul 01, 2021 Live Online

$945.00

Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world in this live, synchronous format. Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Summer 2021. Learn more about the Live Online format.

You must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

T, Th

6:30PM to 9:30PM Pacific Time

Jun 01, 2021 to Jul 01, 2021

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30.00

Online

2 semester units

This course applies to the following programs:

Prerequisites

Successful completion of a math or statistics undergraduate course.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel features for managing data in spreadsheets.
Basic understanding of the goals, processes and operations of business enterprises.
A laptop running Windows and Excel. You can use Mac laptops but will be responsible for installing Windows on your Mac using one of the many utilities available.

Course Outline

Sections

Section 015

Professional Program in Data Analysis

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Data Management Courses

Prerequisites