Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
IBM-0029
Organization's ID:
N/A
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
8-12 weeks (depending upon how colleges choose to deploy the program) and 60 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Data Analytics I
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Statistics
Description

Objective:

In today’s data-driven world, being able to extract meaningful insights from data is an invaluable skill. Every industry is now finding itself in need of skilled data analytics professionals. Whether you are a beginner exploring the field or an experienced professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in using data to help drive informed decision making. You will delve into key concepts, terminology, and essential principles, explore real-world scenarios, navigate through multiples data sets, and craft compelling visual narratives to help you apply and practice what you’re learning.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze data based on its source and type
  • Manipulate data for usability given organizational requirements
  • Use statistics to make data-driven recommendations or decisions
  • Complete the five steps of the data analysis process
  • Prepare multiple data sets for analysis
  • Use visuals to communicate data trends and insights

General Topics:

  • Learners develop advanced technical skills in data analytics: data analysis, data manipulation for usability, introductory statistics, the data analysis process, data set preparation, and data visualizations for storytelling
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Simulated exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Capstone projects, and a capstone challenge led by industry experts

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials