The Delft University of Technology is offering a free online course on Data Analysis: Take It to the MAX. The goal of this course is to help you to overcome data analysis challenges in your work, research or studies
In this 8 week course, applicants will enhance their data analysis skills using spreadsheets and data visualization.
Course At A Glance
Length: 8 weeks
Effort: 4-6 hours pw
Subject: Data Analysis and Statistics
Institution: Delft University of Technology and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $ 50
Session: Self-Paced
Providers’ Details
The Delft University of Technology is the largest and oldest technological university in the Netherlands. Our research is inspired by the desire to increase fundamental understanding, as well as by societal challenges. We encourage our students to be independent thinkers so they will become engineers capable of solving complex problems. Our students have chosen the Delft University of Technology because of our reputation for quality education and research.
About This Course
EX101x is for all of those struggling with data analysis. That crazy data collection from your boss? Megabytes of sensor data to analyze? Looking for a smart way visualize your data in order to make sense out of it? We’ve got you covered!
Using video lectures and hands-on exercises, we will teach you cutting-edge techniques and best practices that will boost your data analysis and visualization skills.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts in English. Applicants can get a verified certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Overcome data analysis challenges in your work and research
- Increase your productivity and make better business decisions
- Enhance your data analysis skills using spreadsheets
- Learn about advanced spreadsheet possibilities like array formulas and pivottables
- Learn about Excel 2013 features like PowerPivot & PowerMap
- Learn to organize and test your spreadsheets
Instructors
Felienne Hermans
Felienne Hermans is an assistant professor at Delft University of Technology. Her team at the Spreadsheet Lab works on making spreadsheets better by designing tools to test and improve them.
Requirements
Some experience in working with spreadsheets (with software such as Excel, OpenOffice Calc, Google Spreadsheets and etc.).
How To Join This Course
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