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Welcome to Data-driven Decision Making. In this course, you'll get an introduction to Data Analytics and its role in business decisions. You'll learn why data is important and how it has evolved. You'll be introduced to “Big Data” and how it is used. You'll also be introduced to a framework for conducting Data Analysis and what tools and techniques are commonly used. Finally, you'll have a chance to put your knowledge to work in a simulated business setting.
This course was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Japanese

Skills you will gain

Data-Informed Decision-Making
Big Data
Data Analysis
Data Visualization (DataViz)

Flexible deadlines

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Course 1 of 5 in the

Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Japanese

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Alex Mannella

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PwC

With offices in 157 countries and more than 208,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the world. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for, by delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Introduction to Data Analytics

In this module, you'll learn the basics of data analytics and how businesses use to solve problems. You'll learn the value data analytics brings to business decision-making processes. We’ll introduce you to a framework for data analysis and tools used in data analytics. Finally, we’re going to talk about careers and roles in data analytics and data science. Note: Video transcripts are auto generated and may contain spelling and punctuation errors.

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 57 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

11 videos

Specialization overview7m

Welcome to Data Driven Decision Making2m

What is Data Analytics?7m

Solving business problems using data analytics4m

Making business-defining decisions using data analytics4m

Why do you need a data and analytics framework?3m

The 4 aspects of the data and analytics framework3m

Data and analytics framework: tools and techniques12m

Make better and faster decisions with data and analytics4m

Data and analytics at PwC5m

Week 1 recap with Amity and Mike1m

8 readings

Course overview and syllabus10m

Updating your profile10m

The value delivered by analytics10m

PwC's Global Data and Analytics Survey 201610m

The data and analytics framework10m

Types of analytics10m

Careers and roles in a professional services firm20m

Learn more about PwC and our career opportunities10m

1 practice exercise

Week 1 Quiz15m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Technology and types of data

This module is an introductory look at big data and big data analytics where you will learn the about different types of data. We’ll also introduce you to PwC's perspective on big data and explain the impact of big data on businesses. Finally we will name some of the different types of tools and technologies used to gather data.

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 53 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

The marketplace and emerging trends in big data analytics10m

Business impacts of technology advancements and data trends9m

What is Big Data?12m

PwC's perspective on big data5m

Data and analytics examples at PwC5m

Identifying, organizing and processing data7m

Week 2 recap with Amity and Mike1m

3 readings

"Structured", "Semi-Structured", and "Unstructured" data10m

Implications of unstructured data - Case studies20m

Data tools and technologies10m

1 practice exercise

Week 2 Quiz15m

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Data analysis techniques and tools

In this module we will describe some of the tools for data analytics and some of the key technologies for data analysis. We will talk about how visualization is important to the practice of data analytics. Finally we will identify a variety of tools and languages used and consider when those tools are best used.

1 hour to complete

8 videos (Total 38 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Data-driven decision making project

The course project will give you an opportunity to practice what you have learned. You will participate in a simulated business situation in which you will select the best course of action. You will then prepare a final deliverable which will be evaluated by your peers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on your peer's submissions.

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 5 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

by AFAug 15, 2018

This is a great course in data and analytics for the every day professional. It gives great insight into how data and analytics can support decision making. The mode of delivery of the course is e

by JJNov 13, 2018

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by RFOct 13, 2019

Great course for would be management analyst or those wanting to have a deeper look into the profession. PwC offers a concise and practical methodology useful in today's fast and data rich world.

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About the Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization

If you are a PwC Employee, gain access to the PwC Specialization and Courses for free using the instructions on Vantage.

This Specialization will help you get practical with data analysis, turning business intelligence into real-world outcomes. We'll explore how a combination of better understanding, filtering, and application of data can help you solve problems faster - leading to smarter and more effective decision-making. You’ll learn how to use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other common data analysis and communication tools, and perhaps most importantly, we'll help you to present data to others in a way that gets them engaged in your story and motivated to act. Please note: If you'd like to audit the courses in this Specialization, you'll need to enroll in each course separately and then you will see the audit option. This specialization was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

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