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Introduction

The Certified Data Analysis Professional is a first level, hands-on training course aimed at equipping you with the necessary concepts and tools needed to perform basic statistical and analytics reporting activities, in order to generate value out of the existing data.

The course will provide you with the knowledge required for understanding distinct methods used in the interpretation of statistical data. Also, by attending this certification program, you will be able to understand the basic methodology used in statistical interpretation of quantitative data and become proficient in using key Microsoft Excel features, histograms and Pareto Charts.

The course presents an overview of the basic data analysis concepts, such as data accuracy, preparation and comparability. Furthermore, the course provides both a general understanding upon basic analysis tools, such as mean, median and mode, as well as advanced operations, such as hypothesis testing or tentative sensitivity analysis.

 3 Key business benefits

  • Achieve processes clarity and strategy optimization by implementing data analysis frameworks; 
  • Optimize the performance reporting processes by closing the gaps found in the data analysis tools used within your own business; 
  • Attain superior results by implementing data analysis procedures, which improve the achievement of your company's objectives. 

 5 Benefits

  •  Improve the organization's decision making process by gaining knowledge on data analysis and interpretation; 
  • Obtain the most relevant data you need by setting up a customized data analysis process; 
  • Achieve the management's buy-in, by understanding the utility of implementing customized data analysis methodology in daily business activities; 
  • Provide a logical framework for understanding data analysis instruments; 
  • Obtain premium recognition as a Certified Data Analysis Professional, by completing a unique learning program. 

 Learning objectives

  • Develop a hands-on, practical overview of data analysis and connected topics; 
  • Integrate statistical concepts and analysis tools that are widely used in corporate analytics environments; 
  • Analyze examples of practical applications for statistical methods used in solving real-life business issues; 
  • Acquire mastery of basic MS Excel and statistical techniques though practical examples; 
  • Solve complex problems, using intermediate and advanced Excel techniques. 

Evaluation

The certification process is finalized only when you complete all of the 3 stages of the learning experience. You will receive the Certified Data Analysis Professional diploma after you have successfully completed all of the 3 stages of the learning experience. This certifies the skills and knowledge related to performance measurement field.

Updated on 17 September, 2019

About The KPI Institute

The KPI Institute is the global authority on performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) research and education, providing through its publications and training courses insights on how to measure and learn with KPIs!
It developed the first KPI Management Framework and operates several research programs dedicated to performance management, strategy, Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators. It operates smartKPIs.com, an online portal containing the largest collection of well documented KPI examples, supported by a community of tens of thousands of members.

It is dedicated to identifying best practices, trends and challenges impacting the field of performance management today and therefore operates globally on three main pillars: Research, Publications and Education.
The KPI Institute specializes and offers training courses and advisory services on the following topics:

  • Strategy Management and the Balanced Scorecard System
  • Performance Measurement and KPIs
  • Performance Improvement
  • Employee Performance and bonus systems
  • Benchmarking
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Analysis
  • Supplier Performance
  • Customer Service Performance
  • Strategy Dynamics
  • Performance and productivity in life outside the office

Over the last years, the team has:

  • Documented 7,000+ KPIs from 16 functional areas and 25 industries;
  • Developed over 150 KPI Dashboards and Balanced Scorecards;
  • Assisted over 28,000 organizations in finding solutions for their KPI needs;
  • Reviewed 1,000+ performance reports from 125 countries;
  • Trained over 2,500 participants from 40 countries on how to work with KPIs;
  • Referenced 30,000+ resources (books, articles, performance reports).
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