**Module 1: Introduction to Data Analysis**
- What is Data Analysis and its Importance
- Types of Data Analysis: Descriptive, Predictive, Prescriptive
- Data Analysis Process: Steps and Framework
- Role of Data Analysts in Decision-Making
**Module 2: Data Collection and Preparing**
- Data Collection Methods and Sources
- Data Cleaning and Quality Assurance
- Data Transformation and Feature Engineering
- Handling Missing Data and Outliers
**Module 3: Excel for Data Analytics**
- Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis
- Data Cleaning and Formatting in Excel
- Data Visualization with Excel Charts and Graphs
- Using Excel for Basic Statistical Analysis
**Module 4: SQL Fundamentals**
- Introduction to Databases and SQL
- Querying Data with SELECT, WHERE, GROUP BY, JOIN
- Aggregation Functions and Subqueries
- Working with Multiple Tables and Complex Queries
**Module 5: Python Programming for Data Analysis**
- Introduction to Python and its Data Analytics Libraries
- Data Manipulation and Analysis with Pandas
- Data Visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn
- Basic Statistical Analysis with Python
**Module 6: Power BI Essentials**
- Introduction to Power BI and its Capabilities
- Data Importing and Transformation in Power BI
- Creating Interactive Visualizations: Charts, Graphs, Maps
- Building Dashboards and Reports for Data Insights
**Module 7: Data Visualization and Storytelling**
- Principles of Effective Data Visualization
- Advanced Visualization Techniques: Heatmaps, Treemaps, etc.
- Using Data Visualizations to Convey Insights and Tell a Story
- Designing Engaging and Informative Data Dashboards
**Module 8: Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning**
- Introduction to Predictive Modeling
- Regression Analysis: Linear, Multiple, Polynomial
- Classification Algorithms: Decision Trees, Random Forests, etc.
- Model Evaluation and Selection
**Module 9: Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing (NLP)**
- Processing Text Data: Tokenization, Lemmatization
- Sentiment Analysis and Text Classification
- Introduction to NLP Libraries: NLTK, spaCy
- Extracting Insights from Textual Data
**Module 10: Real-world Data Analytics Projects**
- Applying Data Analytics to Real-world Scenarios
- Project Planning, Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Visualization
- Presenting Findings and Insights
- Peer Review and Feedback on Projects
Feel free to adjust the content and duration of each module based on your course goals and schedule. This expanded syllabus plan covers a wide range of data analytics topics, from foundational concepts to advanced techniques and practical applications.
- Basic computer literacy and mathematics understanding are recommended.
- No prior data analytics experience is necessary.
- Access to a computer with internet connectivity is required.
- Openness to learn software tools like Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI.
- Average English language proficiency for course materials and communication.
- Suitable for students, professionals, and data enthusiasts seeking practical data skills.