# Data Analytics Foundations Course Online (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

Build a foundation in data analytics and the statistical ideas used to interpret data. Study measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability distributions, and descriptive and inferential statistics.

Explore correlation, regression, trendlines, moving averages, and scenario modeling. Practice visualizing data and examine prescriptive methods such as Solver and linear programming.

## What you'll learn

- Understand core statistical concepts including measures of central tendency, data dispersion, and the normal curve
- Explore descriptive and inferential statistics, including probability distributions like binomial and Poisson
- Learn to analyze and forecast data using correlation, linear regression, and multiple regression techniques
- Apply predictive analytics with tools like trendlines, moving averages, and scenario modeling
- Create clear data visualizations using charts, histograms, icon sets, color scales, sparklines, and pivot tables
- Discover prescriptive analytics techniques such as Solver and linear programming to optimize decision-making

## Prerequisites

Students should feel comfortable using Excel at a basic level. Experience equal to our [Intermediate Excel for Business](/courses/intermediate-excel) class is strongly recommended, but not required.

## FAQ

### Is this course open to beginners?

Students should feel comfortable using Excel at a basic level. Experience equal to our Intermediate Excel for Business class is strongly recommended, but not required.

### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

### What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

### What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

### Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

### Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save: Data Analytics & AI Certificate Online (Self-Paced) Price: $6,995 | Hours: 210 Hours

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $595