Data Analytics Bootcamp | In Person | Online

About this workshop

This single day bootcamp will run through the analytical workflow -- from collecting, cleaning, analyzing and presenting insights from public data sets. We will introduce important tools used in this process such as Google Sheets and Tableau.

Goals:

• Introduce concepts and practice using and managing data
• Transform data for descriptive 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 Google Sheets to improve decision making
• Learn advanced features of spreadsheet technology, such as pivot tables, to manage and explore data
• Explore Tableau Public to visualize the results of your analysis
• Develop presentations that articulate key findings to various audiences

Prereqs & Preparation

Who is this for? Professionals seeking to explore the tools and workflow of a data analyst.

Participants should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer, but no previous experience in data analysis, Google Sheets, or Tableau is required.

A laptop computer is required for this workshop, along with the following software:

• Google Sheets: https://www.google.com/sheets/about/
• Tableau Public: https://public.tableau.com/en-us/s/download

Regulatory Information:

General Assembly’s workshops are for recreational purposes and are not regulated by the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision.