Data Analytics

Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of data in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision making. Learn more about data analytics and career opportunities with these resources.

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[Featured Image} A man working in information technology is looking at the closeness centrality in the company's network.

What Is Closeness Centrality?

When working with computer systems, you may need to find the most important nodes in the network. Closeness centrality helps. Learn more about closeness centrality, including how it’s calculated and real-world examples.

September 26, 2024

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[Featured Image] An instructor helps a learner become familiar with business intelligence tools.

A Guide to Business Intelligence Tools

Business intelligence tools can empower companies and leaders to make better decisions. Explore what they are, how to use them, and the different business intelligence tools available to help you choose the best options.

September 26, 2024

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[Featured image] Woman sits at her desk using the Array Formula in Google Sheets.

How to Use the Array Formula in Google Sheets

Explore how to use the ARRAYFORMULA function in Google Sheets, discover example formulas to try, and learn what common errors to avoid.

September 23, 2024

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[Featured Image} A man working in information technology is looking at the closeness centrality in the company's network.

What Is Closeness Centrality?

When working with computer systems, you may need to find the most important nodes in the network. Closeness centrality helps. Learn more about closeness centrality, including how it’s calculated and real-world examples.

September 26, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] An instructor helps a learner become familiar with business intelligence tools.

A Guide to Business Intelligence Tools

Business intelligence tools can empower companies and leaders to make better decisions. Explore what they are, how to use them, and the different business intelligence tools available to help you choose the best options.

September 26, 2024

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Discover courses in data analytics

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Google

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Sampling (Statistics), Analytics, Stakeholder Management

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Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

IBM

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Mart, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, Apache Spark, Data Cleansing, Data Lakes, Data Visualization Software, SQL

4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
18K reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Architecture, Correlation Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Database Design

4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
34 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured image] Woman wearing green top sits across her laptop and writes down steps to add columns in Google Sheets for future reference.

How to Add Columns in Google Sheets

Learn how to add columns in Google Sheets with this step-by-step guide. Plus, explore common errors and how to avoid them.

September 23, 2024

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[Featured image] Woman wearing yellow top and black headphones sits on the ground and converts Excel into Google Sheets in her laptop.

How to Convert Excel to Google Sheets

Learn how to convert an Excel file to a Google Sheets file within Google Drive.

September 23, 2024

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[Featured image] Woman wearing headphones adds custom error bars on Google Sheets in her laptop.

How to Create Custom Error Bars in Google Sheets

Learn how to create custom error bars in Google Sheets in this step-by-step tutorial. Plus, discover alternatives to custom error bars and how to build your data analytics skills.

September 20, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two marketing professionals meet to discuss their company's customer analytics.

Customer Analytics: Types, Tools, and Benefits

Discover how customer analytics can benefit your business and how to start collecting and analyzing customer data.

September 20, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Woman sits on her couch as she uses her laptop to hide columns in Google Sheets.

How to Hide Columns in Google Sheets

Learn how to hide columns in Google Sheets with this step-by-step tutorial.

September 18, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A business spreadsheet that was generated using AI analytics is displayed on a tablet.

AI in Analytics: Examples, Benefits, and Real-World Use Cases

AI is quickly changing how we work. Learn about AI analytics and how it may help set your organization up for success.

August 16, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A medical professional dressed in blue scrubs studies interval data displayed on computer monitors in a hospital.

Interval Data: Defined and Explained

Learning how to use interval data correctly can open new types of statistical analysis with variables you encounter in your everyday life. Explore what interval data is, how it differs from ratio data, and how you might see it across industries.

August 7, 2024

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[Featured Image] A data analyst looks at her computer monitor and holds a graph as she studies data using logistic regression.

Logistic Regression: An Overview

Learn what logistic regression is, what types of logistic regression you can perform, and how it differs from linear regression.

August 6, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two data analysts confer about data analysis methods in front of a laptop while sitting in a boardroom that has a large display of various types of graphs on a screen in the background.

7 Data Analysis Methods to Learn

Learning to harness the power of data analysis can expand your professional insights and improve your decision-making process. Explore data analysis and the different methods you can use to extract insights from data in more detail.

August 6, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Woman sits at her desk using the Array Formula in Google Sheets.

How to Use the Array Formula in Google Sheets

Explore how to use the ARRAYFORMULA function in Google Sheets, discover example formulas to try, and learn what common errors to avoid.

September 23, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Woman wearing green top sits across her laptop and writes down steps to add columns in Google Sheets for future reference.

How to Add Columns in Google Sheets

Learn how to add columns in Google Sheets with this step-by-step guide. Plus, explore common errors and how to avoid them.

September 23, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Woman wearing yellow top and black headphones sits on the ground and converts Excel into Google Sheets in her laptop.

How to Convert Excel to Google Sheets

Learn how to convert an Excel file to a Google Sheets file within Google Drive.

September 23, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Woman wearing headphones adds custom error bars on Google Sheets in her laptop.

How to Create Custom Error Bars in Google Sheets

Learn how to create custom error bars in Google Sheets in this step-by-step tutorial. Plus, discover alternatives to custom error bars and how to build your data analytics skills.

September 20, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two marketing professionals meet to discuss their company's customer analytics.

Customer Analytics: Types, Tools, and Benefits

Discover how customer analytics can benefit your business and how to start collecting and analyzing customer data.

September 20, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Woman sits on her couch as she uses her laptop to hide columns in Google Sheets.

How to Hide Columns in Google Sheets

Learn how to hide columns in Google Sheets with this step-by-step tutorial.

September 18, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A business spreadsheet that was generated using AI analytics is displayed on a tablet.

AI in Analytics: Examples, Benefits, and Real-World Use Cases

AI is quickly changing how we work. Learn about AI analytics and how it may help set your organization up for success.

August 16, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A medical professional dressed in blue scrubs studies interval data displayed on computer monitors in a hospital.

Interval Data: Defined and Explained

Learning how to use interval data correctly can open new types of statistical analysis with variables you encounter in your everyday life. Explore what interval data is, how it differs from ratio data, and how you might see it across industries.

August 7, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A data analyst looks at her computer monitor and holds a graph as she studies data using logistic regression.

Logistic Regression: An Overview

Learn what logistic regression is, what types of logistic regression you can perform, and how it differs from linear regression.

August 6, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two data analysts confer about data analysis methods in front of a laptop while sitting in a boardroom that has a large display of various types of graphs on a screen in the background.

7 Data Analysis Methods to Learn

Learning to harness the power of data analysis can expand your professional insights and improve your decision-making process. Explore data analysis and the different methods you can use to extract insights from data in more detail.

August 6, 2024

Article

Every day, data analytics powers business decisions and product innovations around the world. Data analysts are in high demand across many industries.

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  • AI and machine learning

  • Data basics

  • Data engineering

  • Data science

  • Generative AI and ChatGPT

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