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Data-driven Decision Making

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PwC

Data-driven Decision Making

2559 ratings

Course 1 of 5 in the Specialization Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

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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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.

Specialization overview7:20

Welcome to Data Driven Decision Making2:38

Meet the Instructors

Alex Mannella
Alumni / Former Principal

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Welcome to Data Driven Decision Making, the first course in Data Analysis and

Presentation Skills, the PWC approach.

I'm Mike Fenlon and I serve as the global talent leader at PWC.

>> And I'm Amity Millhiser, and I'm the chief clients officer for PWC.

In this first course,

you'll engage in a high level exploration of the field of data and analytics.

You'll hear from some of our PWC leaders in the area and

learn how they applied data and analytics to solve real client issues.

Through a series of videos, readings, assessments, a practice simulation and

a course project, you'll explore key topic areas in data and analytics.

>> In week one, you'll learn how organizations use the data and

analytics framework to solve problems.

We'll talk about the different careers and

roles in the field and you'll begin to explore some of the technology and

tools that are impacting how we capture and use data.

>> Week two focuses on the different types of data available that are used to solve

problems.

You'll learn more about emerging trends in data and we'll get into

the differences between structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data.

In week three, the focus shifts to how data is analyzed.

We'll talk about the different types of analysis you can perform.

And then we'll go into a high level introduction to some of the tools

that are used like R, Python, Tableau, QlikView, Excel, and SAS.

Finally, you'll find out how to create visualizations that let your data and

insights tell a story.

You'll also have the opportunity to apply what you have learned

in an interactive course simulation and course project.

These tools and skills will enable you to extract insight from data and

communicate those insights with simplicity and clarity.

>> We're sure you'll find this course an insightful introduction to data and

analytics that will encourage you to continue on in data analysis and

presentation skills.

The PWC approach specialization, where you will have an opportunity to

further develop and apply data and analytic skills to solve problems.

At the end of each week, Mike and

I will be back to give you a recap of what you learned and share our perspectives.

Thanks for joining us.

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