About this program
Rice University - Data Analysis and Visualization
Develop data analysis and visualization skills to drive decision-making.
Earn an official certificate of professional achievement from Rice University.
As the increase in data changes the way in which organizations operate, professionals with a hybrid blend of analytical skills and domain-specific expertise are required to propel data-driven business decisions. In the Rice University Data Analysis and Visualization online short course, youll develop the skills and knowledge to effectively analyze, visualize and communicate data insights within your organization.
Guided by industry experts, youll discover how to navigate technical tools such as Tableau, SQL, and VBA. Learn to harness the fundamentals of data analysis such as advanced Excel functions, databases, and practical statistics. Through data-driven insights and effective visualization techniques, youll learn to communicate effectively with stakeholders through data storytelling.
Admission requirements
Is this course for you?
This course is designed for professionals in data-driven roles, for decision makers who need to leverage data effectively, and for those interested in moving into these spaces. Functional analysts will further their ability to inform specific functions and business decisions, while managers will benefit from the ability to use analytics tools in their decision-making. Any professional interested in taking the first steps towards an analytical role will also benefit from a new understanding of data analysis and visualization.
A basic proficiency in Excel is recommended, and while there are no prerequisites for this course, its recommended that students have a basic understanding of SQL before registering.
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Course curriculum
Learn about the fundamentals of data analysis and discover the tools needed to effectively communicate data findings within your organization as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Data analysis and visualization tools
Module 2
Answering practical business questions
Module 3
SQL and relational databases
Module 4
Practical statistics
Module 5
Predictive analytics
Module 6
Data communication, ethics, and regulations
Module 7
Tableau and data storytelling
Module 8
Automating data analysis tasks using VBA
Program delivery
Duration
- 8 weeks Excluding orientation
- 7–10 hours per week Self-paced learning online
Tuition
Total Tuition Fee :£1464
Qualification
About the certificate
Develop the skills to successfully analyze, process, visualize, and extract value from data and earn an official certificate of professional achievement from Rice Universitys Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, youll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the course, as per the stipulated requirements.
What will set you apart
On completion of this course, youll walk away with:
- The ability to apply the fundamentals of data analysis and effectively visualize data.
- The knowledge needed to communicate the results of your data analyses to business stakeholders through storytelling.
- An understanding of sophisticated and in-demand tools such as Tableau, SQL, and VBA.
- The skills needed to identify methods to automate data analysis tasks.
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