This course introduces several tools for processing business data to obtain actionable insight. The most important tool is the mind of the data analyst. Accordingly, in this course, you will explore what it means to have an analytic mindset. You will also practice identifying business problems that can be answered using data analytics. You will then be introduced to various software platforms to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data into tools for conducting exploratory data analytics (EDA). Specifically, you will practice using PowerBI, Alteryx, and RStudio to conduct the ETL and EDA processes.
This course is part of the Business Analytics Specialization

About this Course
Some prior experience using data in a business setting is helpful.
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Try Coursera for BusinessWhat you will learn
Development of an analytic mindset for approaching business problems.
The ability to appraise the value of datasets for addressing business problems using summary statistics and data visualizations.
Competence in operating business analytic software applications for exploratory data analysis.
Skills you will gain
- R and RStudio
- Data Cleansing and Exploration
- Alteryx
- Analytic Mindset
- PowerBI
Some prior experience using data in a business setting is helpful.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Course Orientation and Module 1: Analytics Mindset
Module 2: ETL and EDA Using PowerBI
Module 3: ETL and EDA Using RStudio
Module 4: ETL and EDA Using Alteryx
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TOP REVIEWS FROM TOOLS FOR EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS IN BUSINESS
Great course, I appreciate both instructors for this informative course! Thank you
Brilliant stuff from the team. Thanks for Alteryx tool explanation. Unfortunately cannot pay for the course as have funds invested in other courses. Cheers!
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