# Data Analytics Foundations Course Online (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

**Build a Strong Foundation in Data Analytics** This beginner-level course introduces the key stages of the data analytics process, covering essential topics such as descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as data distribution concepts.

**Discover How Data Drives Decisions** Explore how organizations leverage predictive and prescriptive analytics to guide strategic decisions. Learn about the tools commonly used in industry and the growing role of Big Data in business operations.

**Dive Into Statistical Analysis and Modeling** Examine core statistical methods, including foundational algorithms, theorems, and models used for data analysis and forecasting.

## What you'll learn

- Understand core statistical concepts including measures of central tendency, data dispersion, and the normal curve
- Explore descriptive and inferential statistics, including probability distributions like binomial and Poisson
- Learn to analyze and forecast data using correlation, linear regression, and multiple regression techniques
- Apply predictive analytics with tools like trendlines, moving averages, and scenario modeling
- Create clear data visualizations using charts, histograms, icon sets, color scales, sparklines, and pivot tables
- Discover prescriptive analytics techniques such as Solver and linear programming to optimize decision-making

## Prerequisites

Students should feel comfortable using Excel at a basic level. Experience equal to our [Excel Level II: Intermediate](https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/intermediate-excel-classes) class is strongly recommended, but not required.

## Curriculum

### Basic Data Analysis

- Measures of Central Tendency
- Measures of Position
- Measures of Dispersion
- The Normal Curve
- Descriptive Statistics

### Predictive Analytics I

- Forecasting
- Series Forecast

### Data Visualization I

- Charts
- Icon Sets
- Histograms
- Moving Average

### Predictive Analytics

- Correlation
- Regression - overview
- Regression - analysis
- Linear regression
- Multiple regression

### Probability

- Probability I
- Probability II
- Binomial Probability
- Poisson Probability

### Prescriptive Analytics I

- What If Analysis
- Data Table (3 variables)
- Scenario Manager
- Scenario Manager - Pivot

### Data Visualization II

- Sparklines
- Color Scales
- Drawing Shapes
- Pivot Tables
- Pivot Charts

### Prescriptive Analytics II

- Solver - overview
- Linear Programming
- The Solver model
- Non-Linear Programming
- Evolutionary Solver

## FAQ

### Is this course open to beginners?

Students should feel comfortable using Excel at a basic level. Experience equal to our Excel Level II: Intermediate class is strongly recommended, but not required.

### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

### What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

### What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

### Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

### Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses. Take this course as part of a certificate program and save: Data Analytics & AI Certificate (Self-Paced) Price: $6,995 | Hours: 210 Hours

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $595