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Data Analysis
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Overview

Formulate research questions, use Microsoft Excel to sort and interpret data, and learn how to present your findings

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8 weeks

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Total fee

78,281

Mode of learning

Online

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Certificate

Data Analysis
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Data Analysis
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from University of Cape Town
  • Unlimited access to edX’s career engagement network
  • Fee can be paid in instalments
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Data Analysis
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Course details

Who should do this course?

For professionals with a background in data analysis or related fields who want to leverage data more effectively to achieve desired outcomes and drive advancement

What are the course deliverables?
An understanding of how data analysis can be used to address a wide variety of business needs
A theoretical grasp of databases, and familiarity with a range of different data analysis techniques
The practical skills to sort, manipulate, analyse, visualise, and interpret data using Microsoft Excel
More about this course

This course, introduces you to the fundamentals of data analysis and the broader potential of analytics in business

Through eight modules in this data analysis short course, you will learn about data collection, storage, organisation, analysis, and interpretation, as well as have the chance to apply data analysis techniques to real data sets

Ultimately, the data analysis course will equip you with practical skills that can be immediately applied to address specific business needs in finance, sales, marketing, operational management, and human resources.

Data Analysis
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Curriculum

Module 1

Fundamentals of data-driven decision-making

 
Module 2
Research questions for data analysis
 
Module 3
Organising data in Microsoft Excel
 

Module 4

Statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel

 

Module 5

Introduction to databases and SQL

 

Module 6

Interpretation of outcomes

 

Module 7

Data presentation and visualisation

 

Module 8

Looking towards the future

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Data Analysis
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Faculty details

Dr Irwin Brown
Head, Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Commerce, UCT
Dr Leanne Scott
Associate Professor, Department of Statistical Sciences, UCT

Data Analysis
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Jun 2, 2025
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