(Coming Soon) Data Analytics: Transforming Data into Business Insights for Smarter Decision-Making Building a Strong Foundation in Excel and Quantitative Tools

Overview

This course serves as an ideal introduction to Data Analytics, providing a strong foundation before moving on to more advanced tools. Excel is a powerful starting point for data analysis, making this course a valuable prerequisite for anyone looking to develop their analytical skills.

Designed for individuals seeking to leverage Excel in a business context, this course will equip you with essential skills and quantitative tools to analyze, interpret, and transform data into actionable insights—empowering you to make confident, data-driven decisions.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:
✅ Individuals looking to enhance their analytical skills
✅ Anyone who wants to make data-driven decisions
✅ Anyone interested in using Excel to analyze trends and improve performance

What You’ll Learn

Through hands-on exercises and real-world business scenarios, you’ll gain proficiency in:

📊 Data Management in Excel – Organizing, cleaning, and structuring data for analysis

📈 Data Visualization – Using charts, pivot tables, and dashboards to present business insights

📉 The Four Phases of Analytics:

·        Descriptive Analytics – Understanding what happened through data trends

·        Diagnostic Analytics – Identifying the reasons behind data patterns

·        Predictive Analytics – Forecasting future trends using data models

·        Prescriptive Analytics – Recommending data-driven actions for decision-making

🔍 Quantitative Tools for Decision-Making – Applying data-driven methods to support strategic planning

📂 Case Study Application – Analyzing business performance through a guided project

Case Study

Apply your learning by working on a real-world business case! You’ll analyze sales or operational data, create visual reports, and present insights that drive strategic decisions.