Online Class: Data Analysis for Business

This data analysis course provides a great primer for understanding and analyzing business data. There are a wide variety of tools and resources that businesses use as part of their daily data collecting and analysis operations and functions and this class covers it all.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 549
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering Business Data Analysis: Unlock the Power of Insight

Step into the electrifying realm of data analysis with this immersive course designed to elevate your understanding of business data. In today's dynamic business landscape, staying ahead is no longer a luxury – it's a necessity. Amidst this race, a company's true north lies in its data.

Why is this course a game-changer?

  1. Tools Galore: Dive deep into a treasure trove of cutting-edge tools that leading businesses deploy, ensuring that you're not just in the game, but always a step ahead.
  2. Navigating the Business Ecosystem: Understand the fast-paced nuances of the business world. With every tick of the clock, strategies evolve, and only the most agile survive.
  3. The Heartbeat of Business - Information: In the vast ocean of resources a business possesses, information stands out as its compass. Learn how to tap into this invaluable asset and harness its potential.
  4. The Art & Science of Data Analysis: Decode the intricate dance of numbers and patterns. Discover the power of data analysis, the beacon that guides businesses away from potential pitfalls and towards monumental successes.

Embarking on this journey is not just about enhancing your skillset; it's about being the change-maker businesses desperately seek. Equip yourself with the prowess of data analysis and be the linchpin that propels organizations to new heights. Dare to dive deep, and the insights you unlock could redefine the future of business.

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  • 6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
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Lesson 1: An Introduction to Data Analysis For Business

10 Points
There are a wide variety of tools and resources that businesses use as a part of their daily operations and functions. In many cases, this is necessary in order for them to keep pace with other businesses and the rest of the professional world in an ever-changing economy. Additional lesson topics: Business Analysis – Introduction; What Is Data Analysis and How Can You Start Learning It Today?
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Course Introduction and Goals
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: Data Analysis Terminology

10 Points
Data analysis can be a rather complex activity that may seem like it operates within a completely different world compared to other parts of the business world. Part of this is because the field itself is constantly evolving, even though the mathematics and sciences it uses remain the same. Additional lesson topics: Terminology in Data Analytics; Several Big Data Terms Everyone Should Know
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: Usage of Data Analysis in the Business World

10 Points
Businesses often implement data analysis practices and integrate them into their normal operations. This can cause a business and its employees to not really think about data analysis and how it is being used in tandem with the rest of their work. Additional lesson topics: 5 Real-World Examples of How Brands are Using Big Data Analytics; Why Every Business Needs A Data and Analytics Strategy
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Why You Should Use Data Analysis

10 Points
This lesson will look at some of the reasons why a business should use, or at least consider the usage, of data analysis. Several different benefits and advantages that it can provide when the process is used successfully and correctly will be discussed, as will some additional positive effects that can be potentially generated as a result of those benefits. Additional lesson topics: Several reasons why you should learn data analytics; Why Your Company Needs Data Analytics
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: A History of Data Analysis

10 Points
Understanding something involves learning as much as you can about it. This usually involves taking a closer look at not just the key aspects of it, but all of the aspects that have ever been a part of it and have influenced it into what it is now. Additional lesson topics: A Brief History of Data Analysis; Data Analytics Is No Longer A Nice Option -- It's The Core Of The Enterprise
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: The Use of Information in Data Analysis

10 Points
This lesson will look at the information used in data analysis. Topics include the different types of data that businesses use and the associated methodology for each type. Additional lesson topics: How to Use Data Analytics to Drive Better Business Insights; Data Science vs. Data Analytics – What’s the Difference?
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: The Information Life Cycle

10 Points
Data and information is not immortal, although it technically never goes away. The lifespan that a single piece of data has is often tied to the value it has as something that is useable or meaningful, not the actual length of its existence. Additional lesson topics: Exploit the Product Life Cycle; Information life cycle management ILM ; Data Maintenance
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: Issues with Data Analysis

10 Points
This lesson will look at some of the more common issues that can arise in regards to data analysis. The potential sources and causes of these issues will be discussed, as well as the effects that they can have on a business' data analysis efforts if left unchecked. Additional lesson topics: The Hawthorne effect and its impact on team productivity; Several Challenges of Data Analytics and How to Fix Them; What Is Confirmation Bias?
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Rules of Data Collection

9 Points
This lesson will look at the different rules in place for data analysis, specifically regarding data collection. Some of those that will be discussed are set by the business world or by individual businesses-via standards of how things are and/or should be done, while others are set according to formal laws. Additional lesson topics: The Hard and Fast Rules of Data Collection; Data Collection Forms and Rules
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Big Data

10 Points
This lesson will look at Big Data, a concept in data analysis that has become increasingly common in the business world. An explanation of what Big Data is and its relationship to data analysis will be included in this lesson, as will the circumstances that cause it to occur in normal data analysis practices. Additional lesson topics: Big data analytics; What is big data analytics?; Several Big Data Tools in ; How companies are using big data and analytics
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11: An Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

10 Points
This lesson will look at the programming language SQL, or structured query language, and how it is used in business for data analytics purposes. An explanation of SQL and the ways it is used in a business setting will be discussed, as will some of the basic commands and terminology associated with it. Additional lesson topics: Introduction to Structured Query Language SQL ; The SQL Tutorial for Data Analysis
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12: Advantages and Disadvantages of SQL

10 Points
This lesson will look at some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with the SQL programming language. The information listed in this lesson is based off of what most users of SQL have discovered, and applies to its proper and correct usage. Additional lesson topics: Advantages and Disadvantages of SQL
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13: Options for Data Analysis Software and Tools

10 Points
This lesson will look at some of the options available for software, programming, and other related tools needed for data analysis. This will include the different processes that software can do in the analysis process, what to consider in your search for digital tools, and some of the more popular options currently on the market for businesses. Additional lesson topics: To SQL or not to SQL; Comparing the leading big data analytics software options; The Several Best Data Analytics Software Tools for
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14: Data Storage Options

10 Points
This lesson will look at what data storage options are available and what parameters need to be addressed when choosing one for your data analysis purposes. Topics will include the parameters to consider in making your choice, an exploration of the Cloud and other popular storage options used by businesses today, and the need for a back-up. Additional lesson topics: Choosing the Best Data Storage Solution
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15: Business Intelligence vs. Data Analysis

68 Points
This final lesson will look at the concept of business intelligence and what it can do for data analysis practices. What business intelligence is, how it differs from standard analytics, and the ways in which it can be used will be discussed.
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
207
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what data analysis means for business.
  • Define data analysis terminology.
  • Describe why you should use data analysis.
  • Summarize a history of data analysis.
  • Describe the usage of information in data analysis.
  • Determine the information life cycle.
  • Summarize issues with data analysis.
  • Describe rules of data collection.
  • Define big data.
  • Describe options for data analysis software and tools.
  • Describe data storage options.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Data Analysis for Business
Course Number: 9770512
Lessons Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars (432 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: You can take this course online in every U.S. state including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. International availability includes English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: February 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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