Data Analyst

Office, Digital & Business Skills · Introductory · Self-paced

A practical introduction to data analysis — collecting, cleaning, exploring and visualising data, and communicating insights using spreadsheets, SQL and dashboards.

What you'll learn

• Understand the scope and key ideas of data analysis
• Recognise the main concepts, terms and methods
• Engage with curated lectures, notes and videos
• Apply your learning through short assignments
• Be ready to study the field in greater depth

Course modules

• Module 1: What is Data Analysis?
• Module 2: Types of Data
• Module 3: Spreadsheets
• Module 4: Cleaning Data
• Module 5: Exploratory Analysis
• Module 6: SQL & Databases
• Module 7: Data Visualisation
• Module 8: Dashboards & BI Tools
• Module 9: Statistics for Analysts
• Module 10: Communicating Insights
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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