Introduction to data analytics

Introduction to data analytics takes you through the key stages of the data analytics process and uses a blended learning approach to enrich your understanding of what happens at each stage. The micro course includes activities to help you apply the process to a business problem in your own organisation, to see how you could apply the process to gain new insights. 

This micro course introduces the steps and key concepts in data analysis and by attending, you’ll be able to: 

• Walk through the data analytics process with readings, videos, and interactive learning 
• Apply what you’re learning to your own business problem, to see how data analytics can help you.

This course provides the flexibility to access the online content at any time and study at your own pace. The time it takes you to complete the digital learning component will depend on your level of prior knowledge, competency level and pace of study. 

This course does not have a mandatory assessment component. However, you are encouraged to attempt online quizzes to challenge yourself and validate your understanding of the course topics. 

By completing this micro course, you’ll be able to: 

• Demonstrate familiarity with key terms and principles in the field of data analytics  
• Describe the data analysis process 
• Identify the opportunities available to their organisation through data analytics  
• Identify the risks to their organisation if they fail to engage in data analytics  
• Articulate the ethical considerations when using data.