Professional Data Analytics & GenAI
Tools: Excel with Power Query, Python, Power BI, Generative AI
This program is designed to equip learners with professional skills in data analytics and AI. Through hands-on exercises, projects, and practical tools, participants will gain the ability to clean, analyze, visualize, and interpret data effectively while leveraging Generative AI for enhanced insights.
Week 1: Excel Foundations
Excel interface, data types, formatting, shortcuts | 2. Data cleaning basics: removing duplicates, blanks, errors, validation | Assignment: Clean a messy HR dataset
Week 2: Excel and Power Query
Pivot Tables and Data Summarization | 2. Power Query basics: importing, transforming, and cleaning data | Assignment: Build a dashboard showing sales and profit analysis
Week 3: Power BI Foundations
Power BI setup and interface overview | 2. Power Query in Power BI: connecting and cleaning data | Assignment: Design and submit a simple Power BI report
Week 4: Power BI Dashboards
Building data relationships and calculated fields with DAX | 2. Creating dynamic dashboards with slicers, KPIs, and visuals | Assignment: Build a professional Power BI dashboard
Week 5: Python Basics
Python setup and environment | 2. Core syntax: variables, conditionals, loops, and functions | Assignment: Write Python scripts to explore and summarize data
Week 6: Python Data Handling
Using Pandas for filtering, grouping, and merging data | 2. NumPy for numerical operations and aggregations | Assignment: Analyze a dataset to identify top-performing items
Week 7: Python Data Cleaning
Handling missing values, duplicates, and inconsistent data types | 2. Working with strings and dates in datasets | Assignment: Clean and document transformations on a raw dataset
Week 8: Python Visualization
Basic charts with Matplotlib: line, bar, scatter | 2. Advanced visualizations with Seaborn: heatmaps, boxplots, correlations | Assignment: Create visual insights from a dataset
Week 9: Generative AI in Analytics
Using Generative AI (ChatGPT, Copilot) to assist with analytics | 2. Automating data analysis and reporting tasks using AI | Assignment: Draft automated analytical summaries using AI tools
Week 10: Capstone Project
Capstone guidance: planning, execution, and presentation | 2. Integration of Excel, Python, Power BI, and AI into one project | Capstone Assignment: Develop and submit a complete analytics solution
In this lesson, students will explore the Excel interface and ribbon to understand how to navigate and utilize key features effectively. They will learn how to customize the ribbon, access essential tools, and create well-organized, professional spreadsheets that enhance productivity and presentation. By the end, learners will be confident in designing content that is both functional and visually appealing.
In this lesson, students will learn how to create and use essential formulas and functions in Excel, empowering them to perform calculations efficiently. Through hands-on examples, you'll master basic operations like addition, subtraction, and averages, as well as key functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and IF. By the end, you'll be equipped to confidently manage and analyze data using foundaational Excel formulas.
Understanding if, ifs, and logical functions is essential for mastering decision-making in spreadsheets. These functions enable users to perform complex evaluations, apply conditional logic, and automate processes efficiently. Learn how to utilize these powerful tools to enhance data analysis and streamline your workflow effectively.
In this lesson, students will learn how to efficiently use cell references and ranges to create dynamic and accurate spreadsheets. They will explore absolute, relative, and mixed references, as well as how to select and manage ranges to streamline data analysis and formula application. By mastering these skills, students will enhance their ability to build powerful, error-free spreadsheets.
This document introduces essential spreadsheet functions for efficient data analysis and management. It explains how to reference cells, link sheets, and use functions like LOOKUP, SORT, FILTER, and UNIQUE to organize, clean, and extract meaningful insights from datasets effectively.
In this lesson, students will learn how to apply and customize conditional formatting in Excel to visualize data patterns and highlight key information effectively. They will explore practical techniques to enhance spreadsheet readability, such as using color scales, data bars, and icon sets, empowering them to analyze data more efficiently. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to create dynamic, visually compelling spreadsheets that communicate insights clearly.
In this lesson, students will learn how to use conditional formatting in Google Sheets to highlight and organize data effectively. Through practical examples, you'll discover how to apply rules that automatically change cell formatting based on specific criteria, enhancing your data analysis and visualization skills. By the end, you'll be able to create dynamic, visually appealing sheets that communicate information clearly and efficiently.
In this lesson, students will learn how to create and customize various charts and data visualizations in Excel to effectively interpret and present data. They will explore different chart types, enhance their visual storytelling skills, and develop the ability to choose the right visualization for diverse datasets. By the end, learners will be equipped to transform raw data into compelling, easy-to-understand visual insights.
In this lesson, students will discover essential Excel shortcuts that significantly increase their efficiency and productivity when working with spreadsheets. Through hands-on practice, they'll learn how to quickly navigate, edit, and format data, transforming the way they approach Excel tasks. By mastering these shortcuts, you'll become a more confident and faster Excel user.
In this lesson, students will learn how to leverage PivotTables and Power Query in Excel to analyze and organize data efficiently. They will discover how to create dynamic summaries, automate data transformations, and streamline their data analysis process for better insights. By the end, you'll be able to handle complex datasets with confidence and ease.
In this comprehensive lesson, students will learn how to create and customize pivot tables in Excel, transforming raw data into insightful summaries. Through step-by-step guidance, you'll master data conversion, aggregation options, formatting, filtering with slicers, and layout adjustments—empowering you to analyze data efficiently and make informed decisions with confidence.
Discover how to harness the power of PowerQuery in Excel with this beginner's guide. Students will learn how to import, transform, and clean data efficiently, enabling them to automate repetitive tasks and enhance their data analysis skills. By the end of the lesson, you'll be able to simplify data management and streamline your workflows with confidence.
In this lesson, students will learn how to efficiently transform and shape data using Power Query, gaining hands-on skills to clean, reshape, and prepare datasets for analysis. Through practical examples, you'll master key techniques such as filtering, merging, adding columns, and reshaping data to streamline your data processing workflows. By the end, you'll be equipped to confidently manipulate data for accurate and insightful analysis.
In this lesson, students will learn how to build a dynamic task management dashboard in Excel that streamlines project organization and tracking. They'll explore techniques for creating interactive features, automated updates, and visualizations to efficiently monitor task progress. By the end, you'll have a functional and customizable dashboard to enhance your productivity and project oversight skills.
In this lesson, students will discover the key principles of designing effective and engaging dashboards, including best practices for layout, data visualization, and user experience. They will learn how to select the right metrics, organize information clearly, and create interactive features that enhance decision-making. By the end, you'll be equipped with the skills to build dashboards that inform, inspire, and drive action.
In this lesson, students will learn how to install Power BI on their devices step-by-step, ensuring a smooth setup process. They will understand system requirements, download procedures, and initial configuration tips to start creating insightful data visualizations with Power BI. By the end, learners will confidently install and prepare Power BI for their data analysis projects.
In this comprehensive lesson, students will learn how to harness the full potential of Power Query within Power BI to efficiently import, transform, and clean data for insightful analysis. Through step-by-step instructions, you'll master techniques to connect multiple data sources, reshape datasets, and automate data preparation processes, empowering you to create dynamic and accurate reports with ease.
In this lesson, students will learn how to effectively create and manage relationships in Power BI to connect datasets seamlessly. They will explore techniques for establishing, editing, and optimizing relationships to enhance data modeling and visualization accuracy. By the end, learners will be equipped to build robust data models that support insightful and dynamic reports.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to harness the power of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to build dynamic and insightful calculations in Power BI. You'll discover how to create calculated columns, measures, and advanced formulas that enhance your data analysis skills. By the end, you'll be equipped to unlock the full potential of DAX for interactive and meaningful data visualizations.
In this lesson, students will learn how to effectively utilize the Drill Down feature in Power BI to explore data hierarchies and uncover deeper insights. Through step-by-step instructions, you'll master creating interactive reports that allow users to navigate seamlessly through different data levels, enhancing your data analysis and visualization skills.
In this lesson, students will learn how to apply and customize conditional formatting in Power BI to enhance data visualization and storytelling. Through step-by-step instructions, you'll discover how to highlight key insights, create dynamic visuals, and effectively communicate data trends using conditional formatting techniques. By the end, you'll be able to elevate your Power BI reports with professional and impactful formatting.
In this lesson, students will learn how to effectively use Bins and Lists in Power BI to organize and analyze data more efficiently. Through step-by-step guidance, you'll discover how to create and customize bins and lists, enabling more insightful visualizations and data segmentation. By the end, you'll be able to enhance your Power BI reports with advanced data grouping techniques.
In this lesson, students will explore the most popular visualizations in Power BI and learn how to effectively create and customize them to represent data insights clearly. By the end of the session, you'll understand how to choose the right visuals for different data scenarios and enhance your reports with engaging and impactful visualizations.
In this comprehensive tutorial, students will master the Dashbod guide in Power BI, learning how to effectively design, customize, and utilize dashboards to visualize data insights. By the end of the lesson, you'll be equipped to create interactive, professional dashboards that enhance data storytelling and decision-making.
In this lesson, students will learn how to set up their Python environment using Anaconda and Jupyter Notebook, enabling an efficient and user-friendly coding experience. They will explore installation steps, basic configuration, and how to create and run their first Python scripts within Jupyter. By the end, learners will be prepared to start coding and conducting data analysis with confidence.
In this lesson, students will learn how to understand and craft effective if-else statements to control program flow. Through hands-on exercises, they will practice creating conditions that make their code more dynamic and responsive. By the end, learners will be able to confidently write and troubleshoot if-else logic in their programs.
Utilizing functions in Python enhances code organization, reusability, and efficiency. Functions allow developers to encapsulate logic, perform specific tasks, and simplify complex programming challenges, making Python programming more manageable and scalable.
Lists enable efficient data management, allow dynamic modification, and are essential for writing clean, organized code. Mastering list creation enhances your programming productivity and problem-solving capabilities.
In this lesson, students will master the fundamentals of for loops in Python, learning how to efficiently iterate over data structures and automate repetitive tasks. Through engaging examples and real-world applications, you'll develop the skills to write concise, powerful code that simplifies complex programming challenges. By the end, you'll confidently utilize for loops to enhance your Python programming toolkit.
Discover the fundamentals of while loops and the break statement in programming. Learn how to control iterative processes efficiently, enhance code readability, and manage loop execution with these essential control flow tools for optimal performance.
In this lesson, students will explore how to create, access, and manipulate dictionaries in Python, understanding their role as powerful data structures for organizing information. Through practical examples, you'll learn how to store key-value pairs, update data, and utilize dictionaries to write efficient and readable code. By the end, you'll be able to confidently use dictionaries to solve real-world programming challenges.
In this lesson, students will explore how to use Boolean values in Python to control program flow and perform logical operations. They will learn how to implement and evaluate True and False conditions, and understand their practical applications in decision-making and coding logic. By the end, learners will be able to utilize Boolean values effectively to write more dynamic and efficient Python programs.
In this lesson, students will discover how to use list comprehensions to write more concise and efficient Python code. They will learn the fundamental syntax and practical applications of list comprehensions, enabling them to create and manipulate lists with ease and clarity. By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to transform traditional loops into elegant, one-line list expressions.
In this lesson, students will explore the fundamentals of using sets in Python, learning how to create, manipulate, and perform operations on sets for efficient data handling. By the end, you'll be able to leverage sets to eliminate duplicates, perform intersections, unions, and differences, and optimize your data processing skills for real-world programming challenges.
In this comprehensive lesson, students will learn how to efficiently read and import various types of data files into Python using the Pandas library. Through practical examples, you'll master techniques for loading CSV, Excel, and other data formats, enabling seamless data analysis and manipulation for real-world applications.
In this lesson, students will learn how to efficiently manipulate and analyze data using Pandas DataFrames, including creating, selecting, and transforming data. They will gain practical skills for cleaning and organizing datasets, enabling more insightful data analysis. By the end, students will confidently harness Pandas to unlock valuable insights from complex data collections.
In this lesson, students will explore the fundamentals of indexing in Pandas to efficiently select and manipulate data within DataFrames and Series. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how to set, reset, and utilize different types of indexes to streamline data analysis tasks in Python. By the end, you'll be confident in mastering data selection techniques essential for effective data manipulation.
In this lesson, students will learn how to efficiently organize and analyze data using Pandas' GroupBy and aggregate functions. They will explore methods to group data based on specific criteria and apply various aggregates to summarize information, enhancing their data manipulation skills for real-world applications. By the end of the lesson, you'll be able to perform complex data aggregations with confidence.
In this lesson, students will learn how to effectively create and prepare content for merging DataFrames using Pandas. They will explore key techniques to combine datasets seamlessly, ensuring accurate and meaningful data integration. By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to confidently merge DataFrames to enhance their data analysis workflows.
In this lesson, students will learn how to create simple and effective charts using Matplotlib, a powerful Python visualization library. They will explore how to plot different types of charts, customize their appearance, and interpret visual data representations to enhance their data analysis skills. By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to produce clear, informative charts to communicate data insights effectively.
In this lesson, students will learn how to create clear and effective data cleaning content using Pandas in Python, enabling them to efficiently identify and handle inconsistencies, missing values, and duplicates in datasets. By the end, you'll be able to write understandable, practical data cleaning code that prepares your data for analysis and insights.
In this lesson, students will learn how to effectively perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) using Pandas, gaining skills in data cleaning, visualization, and summary techniques. Through clear explanations and practical exercises, you'll develop the ability to uncover insights and prepare data for modeling, making your analysis both thorough and efficient.
Join our 10-week Data Analytics & AI Program designed to develop professional skills in data analysis, visualization, and artificial intelligence. This comprehensive course combines Excel, Python, Power BI, and Generative AI tools through interactive sessions, hands-on projects, and assignments. Enhance your ability to clean, analyze, and visualize data effectively while leveraging the latest AI capabilities for insightful decision-making. Enroll now to advance your data expertise and stay competitive in today's data-driven world.
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