Data Analytics

Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of data in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision making. Learn more about data analytics and career opportunities with these resources.

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[Featured image] A data scientist works on cleaning some unstructured data at her workstation with a laptop and computer monitor.

What Is Unstructured Data?

Unstructured data comes in many different forms and depends on specialized tools and expertise to transform it into usable information.

May 30, 2023

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[Featured Image] Woman in interview

14 Common Business Analyst Interview Questions

Review the role of a business analyst and possible business analyst interview questions to prepare for an upcoming job interview.

April 26, 2023

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[Featured image] A data analyst works with a database on a desktop computer in an office with big windows.

What Is a Database?

Learn about the basics of databases, how they work, and their role in storing and managing information efficiently.

March 21, 2023

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[Featured image] A data scientist works on cleaning some unstructured data at her workstation with a laptop and computer monitor.

What Is Unstructured Data?

Unstructured data comes in many different forms and depends on specialized tools and expertise to transform it into usable information.

May 30, 2023

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[Featured Image] Woman in interview

14 Common Business Analyst Interview Questions

Review the role of a business analyst and possible business analyst interview questions to prepare for an upcoming job interview.

April 26, 2023

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Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Databases, Human Resources, Planning, SQL, Data Management, Data Mining, Data Science, General Statistics, NoSQL, R Programming, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Regression

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

IBM

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Databases, Python Programming, SQL, Data Management, Data Mining, Data Science, Data Visualization, NoSQL, R Programming, Big Data, Microsoft Excel

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Business Analysis, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Management, Risk Management

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured image] A business analyst stands in front of a screen showing a dashboard.

What Is a Dashboard?

Explore the essentials of data analytics dashboards—what they are, how they work, and their importance in visualizing data for informed decision-making.

March 21, 2023

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[Featured image] A database engineer examines metadata for a database they're working on.

What Is Metadata?

Learn how metadata is used to organize, manage, and make sense of vast amounts of information in different industries.

March 21, 2023

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[Featured image] A person in a white shirt works on a project in Google sheets on their laptop.

How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets

Learn to find duplicate data and format cells to make navigating your spreadsheet easier.

March 1, 2023

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[Featured Image] An overhead view of a person typing on a laptop, sitting at a desk.

How to Use Conditional Formatting in Google Sheets

Conditional formatting adds a selective formatting to your spreadsheet, so it’s easier to visually scan. Learn how in this tutorial.

March 1, 2023

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[Featured Image] Two hands type on a desktop keyboard.

How to Use VLOOKUP in Google Sheets

Learn to answer questions and locate information in your spreadsheets with the VLOOKUP function.

March 1, 2023

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[Featured image] Students learn how to concatenate in Google Sheets.

How to Concatenate in Google Sheets (Combine Cells without Losing Data)

Learn how to use CONCATENATE to combine cells in Google Sheets without losing data.

March 1, 2023

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[Featured image] Two co-workers troubleshoot a formula parse error in Google Sheets.

How to Fix Formula Parse Error: Google Sheets

Learn about common formula parse errors, why they occur, and how to resolve them.

March 1, 2023

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[Featured image] A person in a blue shirt reviews a Google sheet and works on data visualizations.

How to Add in Google Sheets: SUM and MINUS Formulas

Using the add and subtract functions in Google Sheets can save you and your organization time. Discover how to use the SUM and MINUS functions to perform a variety of actions in your Sheets.

March 1, 2023

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[Featured Image] A woman works at a desktop computer.

How to Use SUMIF in Google Sheets

Use the SUMIF function in Google Sheets to add up specific cells of data.

March 1, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A data analyst works with a database on a desktop computer in an office with big windows.

What Is a Database?

Learn about the basics of databases, how they work, and their role in storing and managing information efficiently.

March 21, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A business analyst stands in front of a screen showing a dashboard.

What Is a Dashboard?

Explore the essentials of data analytics dashboards—what they are, how they work, and their importance in visualizing data for informed decision-making.

March 21, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A database engineer examines metadata for a database they're working on.

What Is Metadata?

Learn how metadata is used to organize, manage, and make sense of vast amounts of information in different industries.

March 21, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A person in a white shirt works on a project in Google sheets on their laptop.

How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets

Learn to find duplicate data and format cells to make navigating your spreadsheet easier.

March 1, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] An overhead view of a person typing on a laptop, sitting at a desk.

How to Use Conditional Formatting in Google Sheets

Conditional formatting adds a selective formatting to your spreadsheet, so it’s easier to visually scan. Learn how in this tutorial.

March 1, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] Two hands type on a desktop keyboard.

How to Use VLOOKUP in Google Sheets

Learn to answer questions and locate information in your spreadsheets with the VLOOKUP function.

March 1, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Students learn how to concatenate in Google Sheets.

How to Concatenate in Google Sheets (Combine Cells without Losing Data)

Learn how to use CONCATENATE to combine cells in Google Sheets without losing data.

March 1, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Two co-workers troubleshoot a formula parse error in Google Sheets.

How to Fix Formula Parse Error: Google Sheets

Learn about common formula parse errors, why they occur, and how to resolve them.

March 1, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A person in a blue shirt reviews a Google sheet and works on data visualizations.

How to Add in Google Sheets: SUM and MINUS Formulas

Using the add and subtract functions in Google Sheets can save you and your organization time. Discover how to use the SUM and MINUS functions to perform a variety of actions in your Sheets.

March 1, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A woman works at a desktop computer.

How to Use SUMIF in Google Sheets

Use the SUMIF function in Google Sheets to add up specific cells of data.

March 1, 2023

Article

Every day, data analytics powers business decisions and product innovations around the world. Data analysts are in high demand across many industries.

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