Data Analytics

Foundations

Understanding and using data to inform decision-making is an essential skill in both our personal and professional lives.

Application Deadline

October 21, 2024

Start
Date

November 4, 2024

Course
Length

6

Weekly
Schedule

Monday-Friday
9 am – 4 pm

Program
Delivery

Live, online instruction

No dates available

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About This Course

In this course, you will learn the foundations of data analytics, acquire practical skills, and explore its many applications.

Using realistic scenarios, you will learn and follow the six basic steps of data analytics: (1) asking a question, (2) collecting data, (3) preparing the data, (4) analyzing the data, (5) creating data visualizations, and (6) sharing your findings. By the end of this course, you will be able to create and communicate meaningful representations of data findings.

Learning Outcomes

Explain how the data analytics process leads to informed decision-making in a variety of domains
Discuss data collection methods for real-world scenarios
Evaluate and prepare a dataset from real-world scenarios
Analyze a dataset using common software tools
Construct data visualizations
Communicate data findings

Credentials earned upon completion

Certificate of Completion

You'll Gain

Knowledge of different career areas in tech and the digital skills required for each.

You'll Need to Have

An internet connection and basic computer skills including laptop operation and maintenance, video conferencing, and experience with Microsoft Office.

Job Outlook

Common job titles are database analyst, database architect, database administrator, and more. There are approximately 4,600 people working in this field in BC, earning between $20.19 and $56.41 an hour.