OVERVIEW
Professionals from all sectors are identifying, analyzing, preparing and leveraging data to make smarter decisions on a daily basis. In this course, participants discover the basics of data science through data insights and visualization.
Gain real-time guidance, feedback and professional insights from professors and experts from Google, Amadeus and McKinsey. With their help, students apply statistical concepts underlying data analytics to create meaningful displays that improve decision-making.
Date
On demand
SCHEDULE
8 hours of study per week
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WHY THIS PROGRAM?
- 01.
VISUALIZING DATA TECHNIQUES
Demonstrate the key design principles and techniques for visualizing data.
- 02.
STATISTICAL CONCEPTS
Appraise the fundamental statistical concepts required for effective data summary and presentation.
- 03.
DATA VISUALIZATION TOOLS
Develop competency in the use of several available software tools for data visualization.
- 04.
PROJECT-BASED VISUALIZATIONS
Produce project-based opportunities to identify, understand, analyze, prepare and present visualizations on a variety of topics.
- 05.
CLEANING AND TRANSFORMING DATA TECHNIQUES
Apply techniques in acquiring, cleaning, transforming and visualizing data.
- 06.
DASHBOARDING
Create and publish basic dashboards to track, analyze and display key performance indicators (KPIs).
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