Data Analysis Fundamentals
Doing data analysis work is about more than learning a software program (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) - you need to understand the concepts and theory too. This one day course gets you up to speed (and can be useful either before or after your software classes).
Description
Understanding Types and Characteristics of Data
- Understand Types of Data
- Break Down the Field Data Types
Describing Key Analysis Techniques
- Get Started with Analysis
- Recognize Types of Analysis
Using the Appropriate Type of Visualization
- Learn Use Basic Visuals
- Build Advanced Visuals
- Build Maps with Geographical Data
- Use Visuals to Tell a Story
Expressing Business Requirements in a Report Format
- Consider Audience Needs When Developing a Report
- Describe Data Source Considerations For Reporting
- Describe Considerations for Delivering Reports and Dashboards
- Develop Reports or Dashboards
- Understand Ways to Sort and Filter Data
Designing Components for Reports and Dashboards
- Design Elements for Reports and Dashboards
- Utilize Standard Elements
- Creating a Narrative and Other Written Elements
- Understand Deployment Considerations