Course description
Data Analysis Fundamentals: A Hands-on Workshop
Are you tired of being under constant pressure to make the right number-based decisions for your organization? Are you too often overwhelmed by an out-of-control flood of data, much of it conflicting and confusing?
Designed for those who have a basic familiarity with MS Excel and want to develop their ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently, this course goes beyond the qualitative side of data analysis to explore proven quantitative tools and methods for analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing data, so that more informed and reliable business decisions can be made. Take this chance to add value to your organization by increasing your productivity in handling all the information and reports that pile up in the inbox every day—and lose the angst that goes with it!
How You Will Benefit
- Learn the best practices for organizing, summarizing and interpreting quantitative data
- Create a repeatable process for analyzing your data
- Bring out patterns in data that were not apparent at first glance
- Identify and apply tools for data analysis
- Shorten the time between analysis and action to avoid “analysis paralysis”
- Recognize the value of using data to address business questions and inform decision-making
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Business professionals who need the basic tools to quantitatively and accurately analyze the mountains of data that come across their desk each minute of every day to help make data-driven decisions.
Training content
- Recognizing the context and the need for information
- Using the Data as a Strategic Model (DASA) as a framing tool when approaching data analysis
- Framing the right questions to ensure the best results
- Collecting and organizing the “right” data for the questions being posed
- Selecting the right tools and techniques to analyze the data
- Identifying the relevancy of the data you can access
- Interpreting and translating data into actionable insights
- Applying analytical tools to your business questions
Costs
Course price for:
- Non Members: $2595
- AMA Members: $2345
Certification / Credits
CEU: 1.2
Reviews
Average rating 5
Sean Donnellan was awesome. Should I ever need to take more courses or a refresher on data analysis; he will definitely be the teacher I will look for.
Mr. Donnellan was extremely knowledgeable and took time to answer questions and provided great demonstrations. The class pace was also great and I felt that Mr. Donnellan cared ...
American Management Association Company Info
The American Management Association, International (AMA) is the global leader in talent development. Founded in 1923, AMA supports the goals of individuals and organizations through a complete range of educational products and services, including instructor-led classroom and virtual seminars, webinars,...
Kevin was a great instructor and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot. Thanks!