Introduction to Data Analytics

Catalog description

The course provides students with the opportunity to learn data processing skills needed to execute business and professional functionalities using Microsoft Excel. It also prepares students to master more advanced, data analytics skills in Excel. Emphasis is placed on how to efficiently navigate big datasets and use the keyboard to access commands for finance and other business scenarios. Students will also learn the basis for conceptualizing and designing data analytics projects with the highest level of integrity. Data visualization skills are also introduced and reinforced throughout the course. At the end of the course students are expected to pass the exam and earn the Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Excel.