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Harness Excel, SQL, and Tableau to drive powerful analysis and insights. Build confidence and credibility to apply this versatile skill set to countless jobs.
Data is an integral part of every successful business. Regardless of industry, companies need to learn how to harness data to make critical decisions. In this course, you will gain a robust and marketable skill set that can be applied to almost any industry or profession.
According to IBM, more than 2.7 million data job openings are expected in 2020, and the need for data-driven decision-makers and functional analysts will be most acute. Learning data analytics can help you advance in your current profession or explore a growing field.
This is a beginner-friendly program with no prerequisites. If you are new to data analysis, you will have access to three hours of pre-work to help you prepare for the course, and your Admissions producer may recommend that you take a short Excel workshop. If you already work with basic functions in Excel or have dabbled in SQL, our curriculum will enable you to perform more powerful analyses.
Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this course is a good fit for you.
Concentrate on the most important tools for performing data analysis on the job. GA's analytics advisory board curates the best practices and innovative teaching approaches of our entire expert network to meet evolving employer demands. Its work ensures that students graduate ready to tackle the challenges they'll face in the field.
Translate Data Into Meaningful InsightsDesigned for students with a variety of professional backgrounds and experience levels - including beginners - this course takes a deep dive into the data analytics process: collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization. Get hands-on experience with Excel, SQL, and Tableau, and transform raw data into a critical decision-making tool.
Get a Head Start With Pre-Course Prep LessonsOnce you enroll, we equip you with online, self-paced preparatory lessons to set you up for success. Dive into the fundamentals of working with data in Excel. You'll gain a common vocabulary to start collaborating with classmates on day one.
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