Business and Data Analysis Skills

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Business and Data Analysis Skills provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3 weeks long, 3-4 hours a week. Business and Data Analysis Skills is taught by Jim Pautz. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. The course is taught in Englishand is Paid Course. Visit the course page at edX for detailed price information.

Overview
  • In the modern workplace, it’s crucial to know how to analyze, synthesize, and tell stories with data. This self-paced career development course will help you learn how to use a spreadsheet application (like Microsoft Excel) as a powerful analytical and communication tool. You will perform real-world market and financial analyses and practice presenting your findings visually for maximum impact. By the end of the course, you will be able to make data-driven decisions that help your organization grow and prosper.

    This is the fourth course in Fullbridge’s four-part Career Development XSeries, designed to prepare you to succeed in the modern workplace.

Syllabus
  • This is a self-paced course and can be completed according to your own schedule. Our recommendation is to complete the course over four weeks, with one to two hours of time spent working through the course per week. After the Course Introduction, each section should take approximately one to two hours to complete.

    Section 0: Course Introduction
    Review course logistics, including the course overview, schedule, components, grading, and support.

    Section 1: Spreadsheet Basics with Excel
    Learn strategies and techniques that will enable you to effectively use spreadsheet applications like Excel to perform basic analyses.

    Section 2: Market Analysis
    Familiarize yourself with market analysis and learn how to visualize data in a persuasive, honest way.

    Section 3: Financial Analysis
    Master how to plan and execute effective financial analyses, including how to evaluate investments.

    Section 4: Final Assessment and Course Recap
    Demonstrate your mastery of the course content in the final assessment.