Data Analysis: Essential Skills

Please note on June 30, 2020, this program will be retiring and no longer available on edX. If you are interested in earning the Professional Certificate you must complete the program by June 30, 2020, in order to earn the certificate.

Data Analysis: Essential Skills teaches core analytics principles, including how to manipulate and query large data sets. Students will work with T-SQL and use pivot tables for data visualization.

This program consists of three highly focused courses that you can take at your own pace.

Our approach combines self-directed online learning with hands-on labs, using the latest tools so you can hit the ground running. By enrolling in a shorter program, you can more quickly gain a standalone Professional Certificate and the valuable analytics skills that employers are looking for

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Querying Data with Transact-SQL

From querying and modifying data in SQL Server or Azure SQL to programming with Transact-SQL, learn essential skills that employers need.

Course 2: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Excel

Develop your skills with Excel, one of the common tools that data scientists depend on to gather, transform, analyze, and visualize data.

Course 3: Introduction to Data Analysis using Excel

Learn the basics of Excel, one of the most popular data analysis tools, to help visualize and gain insights from your data.