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 is part of the Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization
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Skills you will gain
Data-Informed Decision-MakingBig DataData AnalysisData Visualization (DataViz)
Learner Career Outcomes
30%
started a new career after completing these courses
26%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 5 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 9 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Japanese
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PwC
With offices in 157 countries and more than 208,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the world. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for, by delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
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
12 videos (Total 57 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz
12 videos
Welcome to Data Driven Decision Making2m
What is Data Analytics?7m
Solving business problems using data analytics4m
Making business-defining decisions using data analytics4m
A Message from our Chief People Officer at PwC41s
Why do you need a data and analytics framework?3m
The 4 aspects of the data and analytics framework3m
Data and analytics framework: tools and techniques12m
Make better and faster decisions with data and analytics4m
Data and analytics at PwC5m
Week 1 recap with Amity and Mike1m
8 readings
Course overview and syllabus10m
Updating your profile10m
The value delivered by analytics10m
PwC's Global Data and Analytics Survey 201610m
The data and analytics framework10m
Types of analytics10m
Careers and roles in a professional services firm20m
Learn more about PwC and our career opportunities10m
1 practice exercise
Week 1 Quiz15m
2 hours to complete
Technology and types of data
This module is an introductory look at big data and big data analytics where you will learn the about different types of data. We’ll also introduce you to PwC's perspective on big data and explain the impact of big data on businesses. Finally we will name some of the different types of tools and technologies used to gather data.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 53 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Business impacts of technology advancements and data trends9m
What is Big Data?12m
PwC's perspective on big data5m
Data and analytics examples at PwC5m
Identifying, organizing and processing data7m
Week 2 recap with Amity and Mike1m
3 readings
"Structured", "Semi-Structured", and "Unstructured" data10m
Implications of unstructured data - Case studies20m
Data tools and technologies10m
1 practice exercise
Week 2 Quiz15m
1 hour to complete
Data analysis techniques and tools
In this module we will describe some of the tools for data analytics and some of the key technologies for data analysis. We will talk about how visualization is important to the practice of data analytics. Finally we will identify a variety of tools and languages used and consider when those tools are best used.
1 hour to complete
8 videos (Total 38 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
8 videos
The role of Excel3m
The role of SAS2m
The role of R6m
The role of Python5m
The Power of Visualization3m
The role of QlikView4m
Week 3 recap with Amity and Mike2m
2 readings
Data analysis approaches and techniques10m
A Business Example of Data Visualization Tools10m
1 practice exercise
Week 3 quiz15m
2 hours to complete
Data-driven decision making project
The course project will give you an opportunity to practice what you have learned. You will participate in a simulated business situation in which you will select the best course of action. You will then prepare a final deliverable which will be evaluated by your peers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on your peer's submissions.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 5 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
2 readings
Final course simulation10m
Learn more about PwC and our career opportunities10m
1 practice exercise
Final course simulation quiz30m
Reviews
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by JQMay 26, 2017
Congratulation is a great course, a Professional level. Thank you PwC for share the experience of the HUMAN TALENT.\n\nThank to the instructors a really great course.\n\nThank you and God bless you
by BHApr 22, 2020
An excellent course journey for this subject - Data Driven Decison Making, very good content with relevant case assignment and they are paced comfortably to allow me as learner to grasp the knowledge.
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 IAJul 12, 2020
I can't wait to do more courses and dive into Data Analysis World more and more. This course by PwC was an excellent experience and helped me to have a high level understanding of Data and Analytics.
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