Introduction to Data Analytics (Online) | Online

About this class

Learn how data drives better business.

Step into the world of data analytics with General Assembly. During our introductory workshop, you’ll join the data conversation and see how analytics drives decision making across industries. Learn to understand, analyze, and interpret data as you:

• Walk through the fundamentals of data analysis.
• Survey key tools and techniques for distilling actionable insights from data sets.
• See how data analysts translate their findings into compelling business narratives.
• Perform an exploratory analysis using real-world data.

Chart your own career path. Pick up where this workshop leaves off. Learn the fundamentals of data tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau in 10 weeks in our part-time, on-campus Data Analytics course or online in our mentor-driven Data Analysis Circuit.

Takeaways

• Learn more about GA's Data Analytics programs.
• Explain the relevance of data analysis across industries and job functions.
• Evaluate the quality and structure of a dataset.
• Use Excel to perform descriptive and exploratory analysis on datasets.
  
• Use data to tell a compelling business narrative.

Prereqs & Preparation

• This class is live and is taken completely online.
• We will provide login information and a link to the platform on the day of each session.
• You will need a computer, a strong internet connection, and an open mind to join.
• This class is taking place in Eastern Time.