Gain the data analysis and visualisation skills required to drive better business decisions.
6 weeks,
excluding orientation
4-7 hours per week,
self-paced learning online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
1
Key data visualisation and analysis skills that enable you to better communicate insights and drive data-backed business decisions.
2
Proficiency in Tableau and Microsoft Excel, preparing you to confidently work with these tools in your own context.
3
The expertise to critically interpret, critique, and improve data visualisations and analysis outputs.
4
An understanding of econometric and statistical modelling methods, including multiple linear regression, forecasting, and Monte Carlo simulations.
This Applied Data Visualisation and Analysis for Business online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 54 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points
Over the duration of this online certificate course, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 Connecting to and preparing data in Tableau
Learn how to prepare your data in Tableau for creating effective visualisations.
Module 2 Exploring and analysing data in Tableau
Explore how to create visualisations in Tableau to depict relationships in data and identify avenues for further analysis.
Module 3 Storytelling with data
Learn how to fine-tune dashboards in Tableau and use these as a tool to communicate data-based insights to guide decision-making.
Module 4 Exploratory data analysis in Excel
Delve into data management and preliminary data analysis in Excel.
Module 5 Econometric modelling
Explore econometric modelling, including the analytical issues and concepts that impact the accuracy and interpretation of multiple linear regression models.
Module 6 Forecasting, optimisation, and Monte Carlo simulation models
Learn about various modelling techniques that can be used to inform decision-making in a business context.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Dr James Abdey
Associate Professor (Education), Department of Statistics, LSE
James is an associate professor (education) in statistics having gained his PhD in 2010 from LSE, asking "To p, or not to p?"! He teaches the department's large service-level undergraduate courses in mathematical statistics and quantitative methods, as well as elective courses in market research. His research interests include market research techniques and forensic statistics – the interplay of statistics and the law. James has been closely involved with LSE's Summer School and the University of London International Programmes for a number of years. Outside of academia, he has also worked on various quantitative-based consultancy projects in areas including the art market and the World Gold Council. He is also author of Business Analytics: Applied Modelling and Prediction, published by SAGE.
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