# Data Analytics Foundations

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## Overview

#### Learn the Fundamentals of Data Analytics

In This Beginner-friendly Course, You’ll Learn the Fundamentals of the Data Analytics Process, Including The basics of Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, and Data Distributions. 

#### Use Data for Decision-Making

Institutions Use Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics for Forecasting and Decision-making. Find Out How Different Industries and Organizations Apply Data, What Tools Are Used, and How Big Data Factors into the Modern Business World.

#### Explore Statistical Analysis & Modeling

Learn About Statistical Algorithms, Theorems, and Models.

## What you'll learn

- Fundamentals of data analytics
- How to use descriptive and inferential statistics
- How to use data for forecasting & decision-making
- Role of Big Data in today’s world

## 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

## Schedule
- Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026 — NYC
- Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026 — NYC
- Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026 — NYC
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 — NYC
- Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026 — NYC
- Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 — NYC

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $595