About the course
The ability to interpret data has become a highly sought-after skill as more businesses rely on statistical analysis for decision-making. Data analysts are crucial in helping business leaders make informed choices, distinguishing between effective and ineffective practices, reducing expenses, and solving critical issues, making them crucial to successful organisational teams.
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Data Analysis online short course, introduces you to the fundamentals of data analysis and the broader potential of analytics in business. Through eight modules in this data analysis short course, you will learn about data collection, storage, organisation, analysis, and interpretation, as well as have the chance to apply data analysis techniques to real data sets. Ultimately, the data analysis course will equip you with practical skills that can be immediately applied to address specific business needs in finance, sales, marketing, operational management, and human resources.
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Course content
- 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
Registration
This course is offered by GetSmarter. Enrol and pay directly with the course provider.
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