Data Analytics

Foundations

Understanding and using data to inform decision-making is an essential skill in both our personal and professional lives. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of data analytics, acquire practical skills, and explore its many applications.

Application Deadline

TBD

Start
Date

February 12, 2024

Course
Length

4

Weekly
Schedule

Monday-Friday
9 am – 4 pm

Program
Delivery

Live, online instruction

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About This Course

Using realistic scenarios, you will learn and follow the six basic steps of data analytics: (1) asking a question, (2) collecting data, (3) preparing the data, (4) analyzing the data, (5) creating data visualizations, and (6) sharing your findings. By the end of this course, you will be able to create and communicate meaningful representations of data findings.

Learning Outcomes

Explain how the data analytics process leads to informed decision-making in a variety of domains;
Discuss data collection methods for real-world scenarios;
Evaluate and prepare a dataset from real-world scenarios;
Analyze a dataset using common software tools;
Construct data visualizations; and
Communicate data findings.

You'll Gain

Knowledge of five career areas in tech and the digital skills required for each.

You'll Need to Have

An internet connection and basic computer skills including laptop operation and maintenance, video conferencing, and experience with Microsoft Office.

Job Outlook

Common job titles are database analyst, database architect, database administrator, and more. There are approximately 4,600 people working in this field in BC, earning between $20.19 and $56.41 an hour. The job outlook is good for this position as the economy expands and professionals retire.