Name: Data Analysis Basic Course Online
Price: 649.0 USD
Availability: InStock

This course includes

6 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution

Data Analysis Basic gives you a practical intro to the core concepts and workflows that turn raw data into information you can actually use to analyze situations and make smart decisions. The course walks through foundational topics like data structures and types, data quality, visualization, databases, governance, and reporting tools, along with guidance on how to communicate insights through data storytelling.

You'll also dig into where data actually comes from, including internal and external sources, how analytical systems stack up against transactional systems, and why clear definitions, privacy standards, and compliance requirements really matter when you're working with real world data. Hands-on work in Excel and case studies built around real examples reinforce techniques like sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and the kinds of analytics patterns that show up in audit, operations, and business settings.

Full Tuition

$649
Due before the class starts

This course includes

6 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution

Why Learn at VDCI?

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Work on projects proven to boost retention

Time-tested curriculum

Refined over many years for an optimal learning experience

This training will definitely help my career. I was able to show my supervisor and co-workers what the software programs have to offer and what I'm capable of when the time comes for creating that construction design team in the future. I was able to provide documentation to my employer that the money spent was well worth it. The training I received at VDCI will become an asset moving forward.
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24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects.
Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
Participate in VDCI online discussion forums — share ideas and receive additional support.
Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.

Expert Instructors

Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.

Garfield Stinvil

Instructor

Colin Jaffe

Instructor

Brian McClain

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Data Analysis Basic Course Online Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Explain why data analytics matters and how it backs decision-making in business and audit settings
Tell structured and unstructured data apart, and describe the common internal and external data sources you'll run into
Compare transactional systems and analytical systems, covering the purpose of data marts, data warehouses, and ETL processes
Spot common data quality issues and put basic normalization concepts to work to keep things consistent when you're joining datasets
Describe the core data governance concepts, including data definitions and stewardship, and explain why they matter
Recognize privacy and compliance considerations, including how to handle PII and PHI the right way
Use basic data visualization principles to get your insights across clearly and pick out trends or outliers
Put foundational Excel techniques to work for analysis, including sorting, filtering, common functions, and pivot tables and charts

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Introduction to Data Analytics

Understand the role of data analytics in modern organizations.
Differentiate between data and information and recognize the importance of context.
Identify how questions and data availability shape analytical approaches.

Module 2: Data Structures & Types

Distinguish between structured and unstructured data.
Understand tables, databases, rows, and columns.
Recognize challenges in analyzing emails, images, PDFs, and other unstructured formats.

Module 3: Internal & External Data Sources

Identify common internal systems (ERP, HR, POS, financial systems).
Explore external data sources including government and partner data.
Evaluate privacy, quality, and legal considerations when using external data.

Module 4: Transactional vs. Analytical Systems

Compare transactional systems with data warehouses and data marts.
Understand ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) concepts.
Recognize how combining systems supports strategic decision-making.

Module 5: Data Quality & Governance

Identify common data mismatches and transformation challenges.
Understand data definitions, stewardship, and governance principles.
Learn how poor governance can lead to operational failures.

Module 6: Data Privacy & Compliance

Differentiate PII and PHI data types.
Review major privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Apply best practices for handling sensitive data responsibly.

Module 7: Data Visualization

Understand why visualization enhances learning and insight discovery.
Differentiate between static and dynamic visualizations.
Use visualization techniques to identify trends and outliers.

Module 8: Reporting & Analytics Tools

Survey common tools such as Excel, Access, Tableau, and Power BI.
Understand when to use visualization, statistical, or audit-specific tools.
Recognize strengths and limitations of different analytics platforms.

Module 9: Excel for Data Analysis

Apply sorting, filtering, and common math functions.
Create pivot tables and pivot charts.
Use Excel to answer basic business and audit questions.

Module 10: Analytical Techniques & Case Studies

Perform stratification, duplicate detection, and normalization.
Analyze vendor, employee, and transaction data.
Apply techniques such as Benford’s Law, sampling, and date comparisons.

Module 11: AI & Emerging Trends in Data

Understand the growth of big data and AI-driven analytics.
Compare search engines and AI chat systems.
Apply AI best practices and prompt fundamentals responsibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Options FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

This course is available for 30 days.
You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
The confidence of learning at an accredited institution

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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