Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

Embark on a transformative learning journey with the "Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations" course. Gain expertise in data analysis and visualization using Excel spreadsheets and Cognos Analytics. Dive into the modern data ecosystem, learning to navigate spreadsheets, conduct data wrangling, and create a variety of visualizations, including interactive dashboards. Whether you're venturing into a career in Data or Business Analytics or seeking to augment your existing skill set, this Specialization offers the fundamental knowledge and hands-on practice required to communicate data insights effectively.

Throughout the course, you will explore the core principles of data analysis and visualization, understand different data roles, and delve into the data analysis process encompassing collection, wrangling, mining, and visualization. Excel basics for data analysis will be covered extensively, enabling you to perform tasks such as data entry, formula usage, data quality techniques, filtering, sorting, and pivot table creation.

Furthermore, you'll immerse yourself in the art of data visualization, mastering the creation of various visualizations like line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts, as well as advanced visualizations including Treemaps, Sparklines, Histograms, Scatter Plots, and Filled Map Charts. The course culminates in an assessment that evaluates your readiness to perform foundational data analysis and visualization tasks, ensuring you are equipped with the essential skills to thrive in the data-driven landscape.