About this course: Welcome to Data-driven Decision Making. In this course you'll get an introduction to Data Analytics and its role in business decisions. You'll learn why data is important and how it has evolved. You'll be introduced to “Big Data” and how it is used. You'll also be introduced to a framework for conducting Data Analysis and what tools and techniques are commonly used. Finally, you'll have a chance to put your knowledge to work in a simulated business setting. This course was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.
Created by: PwC
Taught by: Alex Mannella, Principal
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Course 1 of 5 in the
Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization.
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| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction to Data Analytics
In this module you'll learn the basics of data analytics and how businesses use to solve problems. You'll learn the value data analytics brings to business decision-making processes. We’ll introduce you to a framework for data analysis and tools used in data a...
12 videos, 8 readings
Graded: Week 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Technology and types of data
This module is an introductory look at big data and big data analytics where you will learn the about different types of data. We’ll also introduce you to PwC's perspective on big data and explain the impact of big data on businesses. Finally we will name som...
7 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Week 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Data analysis techniques and tools
In this module we will describe some of the tools for data analytics and some of the key technologies for data analysis. We will talk about how visualization is important to the practice of data analytics. Finally we will identify a variety of tools and langua...
9 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Week 3 quiz
WEEK 4
Data-driven decision making project
The course project will give you an opportunity to practice what you have learned. You will participate in a simulated business situation in which you will select the best course of action. You will then prepare a final deliverable which will be evaluated by...
2 videos, 2 readings
Graded: Final course simulation quiz
Graded: Final Project and Peer Review with Feedback
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Ratings and Reviews
One of the best course offered by PWC, for beginners who aspire for Data Analytics.
Overall this is a good primer course that outlines to the top over-arching ways in which you can use a structured approach to solving big and small business problems and opportunities. I would highly recommend.
It was a nice introduction into Data Analytics b
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The coursework of this particular course acts as a door to the new data oriented world which is fraught with lucrative opportunities.