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Welcome to Data-driven Decision Making. In this course, you'll get an introduction to Data Analytics and its role in business decisions. You'll learn why data is important and how it has evolved. You'll be introduced to “Big Data” and how it is used. You'll also be introduced to a framework for conducting Data Analysis and what tools and techniques are commonly used. Finally, you'll have a chance to put your knowledge to work in a simulated business setting.
This course was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

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Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Data-Informed Decision-Making
Big Data
Data Analysis
Data Visualization (DataViz)

Flexible deadlines

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Course 1 of 5 in the

Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Alex Mannella

Alumni / Former Principal

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Introduction to Data Analytics

In this module, you'll learn the basics of data analytics and how businesses use to solve problems. You'll learn the value data analytics brings to business decision-making processes. We’ll introduce you to a framework for data analysis and tools used in data analytics. Finally, we’re going to talk about careers and roles in data analytics and data science. Note: Video transcripts are auto generated and may contain spelling and punctuation errors.

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 57 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

11 videos

Specialization overview7mWelcome to Data Driven Decision Making2mWhat is Data Analytics?7mSolving business problems using data analytics4mMaking business-defining decisions using data analytics4mWhy do you need a data and analytics framework?3mThe 4 aspects of the data and analytics framework3mData and analytics framework: tools and techniques12mMake better and faster decisions with data and analytics4mData and analytics at PwC5mWeek 1 recap with Amity and Mike1m

8 readings

Course overview and syllabus10mUpdating your profile10mThe value delivered by analytics10mPwC's Global Data and Analytics Survey 201610mThe data and analytics framework10mTypes of analytics10mCareers and roles in a professional services firm20mLearn more about PwC and our career opportunities10m

1 practice exercise

Week 1 Quiz15m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Technology and types of data

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 53 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

The marketplace and emerging trends in big data analytics10mBusiness impacts of technology advancements and data trends9mWhat is Big Data?12mPwC's perspective on big data5mData and analytics examples at PwC5mIdentifying, organizing and processing data7mWeek 2 recap with Amity and Mike1m

3 readings

"Structured", "Semi-Structured", and "Unstructured" data10mImplications of unstructured data - Case studies20mData tools and technologies10m

1 practice exercise

Week 2 Quiz15m

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Data analysis techniques and tools

1 hour to complete

8 videos (Total 38 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Data-driven decision making project

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 5 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

by CEMay 9, 2018

Great high-level introduction into what big data is, how data & analytics is impacting business decision making, and how PwC uses data & analytics to improve the quality of work delivered to clients.

by DBMay 29, 2020

Great course for anyone who wants to learn the frameworks for problem solving with data, and for those who want to learn about the use cases of tools like Python, R, SAS, and many other tools

by ASep 19, 2018

It was an amazing course, learning from the top officials of PWC. I had a great experience. Anand sir had an amazing level of explanation. I would definitely recommend this course to all.

by HAug 26, 2020

I gained a lot of experience by studying this course.

'How to solve our business problem and build our model using with data'. What I learned was how important a business's data Analysis is.

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About the Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization

If you are a PwC Employee, gain access to the PwC Specialization and Courses for free using the instructions on Vantage.

This Specialization will help you get practical with data analysis, turning business intelligence into real-world outcomes. We'll explore how a combination of better understanding, filtering, and application of data can help you solve problems faster - leading to smarter and more effective decision-making. You’ll learn how to use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other common data analysis and communication tools, and perhaps most importantly, we'll help you to present data to others in a way that gets them engaged in your story and motivated to act. Please note: If you'd like to audit the courses in this Specialization, you'll need to enroll in each course separately and then you will see the audit option. This specialization was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

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