In this 1-hour 30-mins long project-based course, you will learn the responsibilities of a Business Analyst such as Learn the basic concepts of data analysis and descriptive statistics. Learn how to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data in Google Sheets using functions, aggregation functions, and logical aggregation functions. and present data using different types of charts.
Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics
Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics
Instructor: Omnya Khaled
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1 hour 30 minutes
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What you'll learn
Apply the basics of google sheets and Mathematical Functions.
Apply how to clean the data, and visualize quantities and categorical data.
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Apply the basics of the spreadsheet software using google sheets and learn how to use a formula.
Apply math operations and do Mathematical Functions.
Apply how to clean the data as deleting the duplicates, split the column into two columns .
Apply logical and aggregation functions such as IF, AND, OR, and SUM.
Build data visualization for quantities and categorical data using: Pie, Bar, and Line or column charts, and analyze data using logical aggregation functions such as SUMIF and COUNTIF.
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TK
5
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
Very basic course on excel functions, charts and graphs, explained very well by the instructor. Rhyme tool used for cloud work space is lagging too much.
AC
4
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2021
The Data for the course was sufficient and helpful for a career with the beginner's knowledge.
ZE
5
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2022
Have been able to calculate summary statistics, build charts and tables and data visualizing depending on data and task type.
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