Data Analytics Bootcamp (Downtown LA)

About this class

This intensive single day bootcamp will run through the analytical workflow -- from collecting, cleaning, analyzing and presenting insights from small and big data sets.

Goals:

• Introduce concepts and practice using and managing data
• Transform data for predictive analytics and business intelligence decision-making
• Develop compelling visualizations that articulate the value of data assets

Takeaways

• Learn about the value of data in everyday decision making
• Understand the analytics workflow
• Be introduced to tools for data analysis
• Formulate research questions that can be informed with data
• Clean and analyze data in Excel to improve decision making
• Master shortcuts to streamline workflow in Excel
• Learn advanced Excel tools to manage and explore data

Prereqs & Preparation

Who is this for? Professionals seeking advice on where to turn for new market research or leverage open data assets. Participants will be tasked with installing softwares on a laptop computer in advance of course instruction (please bring computer with Excel to class).