Data Analytics in the Workplace

Unlock the Power of Data: Elevate Your Career with Analytics!

Are you currently looking to take your skills to the next level? Do you want to harness the power of data to make informed decisions and drive growth in your organization? If so, Lasell University's Data Analytics in the Workplace course is the perfect opportunity.

Data is increasing exponentially, doubling every two years. There are not enough professional analysts and programmers to handle this. The solution is the Citizen Data Analysts.

Rise of Citizen Analysts: Understanding data analytics is now a critical skill and job openings are increasing more than traditional analysts. Citizen Analysts are key players in the democratization of data in marketing, finance, HR, education, medicine, and many other professions.
Practical Application: Learn to apply data analytics concepts directly in your workplace using Microsoft Power BI, enhancing decision-making and driving improvements across your organization.
Time-Efficient Schedule: With just 2 sessions per week for 5 weeks, you'll gain valuable data analytics skills without disrupting your job responsibilities.
Data Governance and Quality: Understand how to automate data gathering and implement data governance strategies to ensure reliable and future-proof data for your analyses.
Diverse Visualization Techniques: Master various chart types and visualization tools like column charts, scatter charts, tree maps, and more, to present insights effectively.
Create Your Own Portfolio: Use your creativity to develop a career portfolio anchored in real world requirements and datasets that provide useful insights to make successful business decisions.

Overview

Our 5-week course will take you from the foundational concepts of data analytics to real-world implementation using the Microsoft Power BI visualization tool. We know your time is valuable, so we have structured the course to run two weekly sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, on Mondays and Thursdays for a total of 15 hours of comprehensive training over 5 weeks.

What You'll Learn

Streamlining Data Gathering: Most analysts spend a significant amount of their time collecting, cleaning, and preparing data. This course will show you to automate data gathering, implement data governance strategies to ensure quality data, and safeguard your organization's future success.
Power BI: Gain a comprehensive understanding of this industry-leading data self service data visualization tool. Learn how to model your data effectively, a key skill for all self-service tools that enables you to report on multiple sources.
Create Visuals and Dashboards: Using Edward Tufte’s Visual Design principles, you will learn more effective ways to communicate your data’s story.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Balanced Scorecards: promote data-driven improvements in your organization, whether a university or any other type of business.
Power BI languages, SQL, and Python: provides strategies for learning M Query Language and DAX, Data Analysis Expression Language, two formula languages in Power BI that do not require programming. We show you how to use Power BI’s built-in tools for learning these by generating and reviewing solutions. Discover how ChatGPT can help you master these tools and languages.
Develop a Portfolio: Create your own portfolio to show off your data talent and attract the right career opportunities. Explore datasets using creativity that will provide the insights you need to make the right business decisions.

Why Choose Lasell University

At Lasell University, we take pride in our practical and hands-on approach to education. Our instructors are industry experts who bring their real-world experience into the classroom, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge that are directly applicable in your job.

Impact Your Career and Your Organization

Learning data analytics will not only impact your career by making decisions using data but will also benefit your employer.

More efficient and agile decision-making
Significant cost savings
Use tools that foster collaboration
Continuous learning derived from data insights

Dates Offered:

June 3 - July 6, 2023

Meeting Times:

Monday & Thursdays 7:00-8:30 PM

Credits: 1.5
Course Code: PS922
Cost: $399

We are happy to accommodate groups that would like to take this class or organizations that would like to be invoiced for the course. Email us at profstudies@lasell.edu.

Who should take this course?

This class is ideal for a wide range of professionals interested in harnessing the power of data analytics to improve decision-making and drive growth in their workplace.

Specifically, this course could be beneficial for:

Business Professionals
Technical Managers
Educators/Teachers
Human Resource Managers
Marketers
Researchers

Regardless of your current role or industry, if you're eager to transform data into actionable insights and drive positive organizational change, this course is for you.

Enroll today and unlock the potential of data analytics to drive success in your workplace!

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About the instructor

Chester King

Chester King has enjoyed a 35-year career in data analysis, software development, database design, and project management. He started out with the Harvard School of Public Health, managing databases for both operations and research, and then became a product manager for a report generator sold to system developers. He managed a 4-year project developing a Medical Lab system using agile development methods. He was a Senior Program Manager for the US Air Force on various development and analytical projects. He is passionate about data, its patterns, and how you prepare, manage, and use it.

Data Analytics in the Workplace

Unlock the Power of Data: Elevate Your Career with Analytics!

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