Foundations of Data Analysis
Master fundamental data analysis concepts, from data classification to regression analysis, empowering you to make informed decisions backed by statistical evidence.
$399
Total: Course cost
4 Hours to complete
4 modules
Online - self-paced
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$399
Total: Course cost
4 Hours to complete
4 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$399
Total: Course cost
4 Hours to complete
4 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$399
Total: Course cost
4 Hours to complete
Duration
Online - self-paced
Overview
Designed for professionals and decision-makers, this course introduces the core concepts of data analysis with a focus on real-world business applications. Learners will develop foundational analytical skills using descriptive statistics, data classification and measurement techniques to better interpret and apply data in decision-making processes.
Key Benefits:
- Understand structured and unstructured data types
- Apply descriptive statistics for decision-making
- Interpret correlation and regression analysis results
What's Included:
- Expert instruction from Dr. Kanad Basu, analytics leader with 18+ years’ experience
- Video presentations with downloadable slide handouts
- Practical applications of organizational performance statistics
- Knowledge checks and hands-on statistical method exercises
Develop the quantitative foundation necessary for confident, data-driven leadership.
Course Modules
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Certificate program
This course is a part of the following certificate program:
Who this course is designed for
- Business leaders without formal analytics training seeking data literacy
- Managers responsible for interpreting data reports and dashboards
- Professionals transitioning into roles requiring analytical capabilities
- Executives evaluating data-driven recommendations from teams
- Decision-makers needing to understand statistical concepts for strategic planning
- Anyone building foundational skills before advanced analytics training
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Classify data elements based on structured and unstructured data, scales of measurement and data types
- Explain the shape and form of data, distinguishing between categorical and quantitative data
- Apply descriptive summary statistics to analyze and interpret data for decision-making
- Identify common organizational performance statistics
- Apply statistical methods, including regression analysis, to derive insights for decision-making
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