Overview
What is this course?
This training program introduces participants to the essential concepts and tools of data analysis, focusing on foundational skills in working with data using Microsoft Excel, MySQL, and Power BI. Emphasizing practical, hands-on learning, this course builds confidence and competence in handling data, creating visualizations, and generating insights to support decision-making processes.
Key Topics:
- What is Data Analysis?
Overview of its importance in business and decision-making. - The Data Analysis Process:
Basics of collecting, cleaning, preparing data, performing analysis, and reporting results. - Introduction to Analytical Techniques:
Foundational descriptive and diagnostic analysis techniques. Predictive and prescriptive analysis are excluded in this module as they fall under intermediate and advanced training. - Data Quality Concepts:
Understanding data accuracy, completeness, and consistency. - Overview of Tools and Technologies:
Practical application of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, MySQL for database management, and Power BI for data visualization.
Data Analysis Course Module
This module equips learners with foundational skills to work effectively with data, focusing on beginner-friendly tools and techniques. The curriculum is tailored for participants new to data analysis, ensuring they develop practical skills and confidence to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of data quality in analysis and decision-making.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel for data organization, addressing quality issues, and performing basic analytics.
- Perform data validation, cleaning, and querying in MySQL.
- Build insightful visualizations and interactive dashboards in Power BI.
- Develop an integrated workflow to analyze clean, high-quality data and present actionable insights.
Course Module Breakdown:
Module 1: Introduction to Data Analysis
Module 2: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
Module 3: Getting Started with MySQL
Module 4: Introduction to Data Quality Concepts
- Understanding key dimensions of data quality: accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, and validity.
Module 5: Data Quality Tasks (Using MS Excel and MySQL)
Module 6: Introduction to Power BI
Module 7: Hands-On Practice and Case Studies
- Working with real-world scenarios: cleaning and analyzing datasets in Excel.
- Querying sample databases using MySQL.
- Creating dashboards in Power BI to visualize trends and insights.
Module 8: Capstone Project
Objective: Integrate skills and tools to solve a basic business problem.
- Clean and organize a dataset using Excel.
- Query data from a sample database in MySQL.
Visualize results using Power BI.
3Career Pathways and Relevant Job Titles
This training provides learners with the foundational skills needed for entry-level roles in data analysis and business intelligence. Potential job titles include:
- Data Analyst: Analyze and visualize data.
- Reporting Analyst: Generate reports using Excel and Power BI.
- Database Analyst: Manage and query data using MySQL.
- Operations Analyst: Track performance metrics using Excel and Power BI.
- Data Visualization Analyst: Create visual reports for stakeholders.
- Data Quality Analyst: Monitor and report on data quality metrics.
- Data Steward: Ensure data availability, accuracy, and integrity.
Added Value for Learners
- Beginner-Friendly Curriculum: Designed for individuals with no prior experience in data analysis.
- Emphasis on Data Quality: Practical techniques to identify and address common data quality issues.
- Hands-On Learning: Real-world exercises and scenarios using widely adopted tools.
- Integrated Skill Development: Combining Excel, MySQL, and Power BI into a comprehensive data analysis workflow.
- Certification: Participants will earn a certificate upon completion, demonstrating their proficiency in entry-level data analysis.
This tailored course ensures learners gain practical, industry-relevant skills, preparing them for success in entry-level data analysis roles.
Our package
Strategic Learner Plan
£1250
- Agile Principles, Methodology and Framework
- Waterfall transitioning to Agile.
- Practice on Software Tools & Real Time project scenarios.
- Job Oriented Training.
- Mock interviews / group discussions / interview related questions.
- Test Lab is in Cloud Technology – to practice on software tools if needed.
- Access to Real time project domains.
- The teaching methods / tools / topics we chosen are based on the current competitive job market.
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- 18 Instructor led collaborative workshop.
- Job Application Tips and Interview Journey
- Soft Skills and Emotional Intelligence Training
- Life access to our Agile Community of Practice
- Access to Real life on demand jobs
- Certificate of completion
- Life Access to Learning Portal