On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of how data analysis can be used to address a wide variety of business needs. A theoretical grasp of databases, and familiarity with a range of different data analysis techniques. The practical skills to sort, manipulate, analyse, visualise, and interpret data using Microsoft Excel. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Overview
Begin exploring data analysis as a tool for decision-making with the UCT Data Analysis online short course. Formulate research questions, use Microsoft Excel to sort and interpret data, and learn how to present your findings.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of how data analysis can be used to address a wide variety of business needs. A theoretical grasp of databases, and familiarity with a range of different data analysis techniques. The practical skills to sort, manipulate, analyse, visualise, and interpret data using Microsoft Excel. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of how data analysis can be used to address a wide variety of business needs. A theoretical grasp of databases, and familiarity with a range of different data analysis techniques. The practical skills to sort, manipulate, analyse, visualise, and interpret data using Microsoft Excel. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Syllabus
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: Fundamentals of data-driven decision-making
- Module 2: Research questions for data analysis
- Module 3: Organising data in Microsoft Excel
- Module 4: Statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel
- Module 5: Introduction to databases and SQL
- Module 6: Interpretation of outcomes
- Module 7: Data presentation and visualisation
- Module 8: Looking towards the future
Taught by
Dr Irwin Brown and Dr Leanne Scott