About this Course
Nowadays data is essential in the business environment to be gain a global view of an organization's situation and to be able to make better decisions. Against this background, Big Data is a booming sector in multiple areas that opens up different job opportunities, such as the role of Data Analyst. This course is an introduction to data analytics from a business perspective, focusing on the relevance of basing strategic decision-making on the knowledge provided by data. You will discover the phases of the lifecycle of a data-based project, as well as the importance of ensuring its quality in organizations. You will learn the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics that every data analyst should know. Finally, you will learn some strategies to share information by getting the most out of data visualizations. Our overall goal will be to create an impact on organizations through the generation of more effective dashboards and the use of storytelling from data. Will you join us?
What You'll Learn
- Understand the phases of a data-driven project and related professional roles
- Apply best practices to analyze and share results effectively
- Learn essential descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysts
- Recognize the importance of data quality assurance in organizations
- Use data visualization strategies to communicate information
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities
Instructors
Campus BBVA