Synopsis of the Data Analyst Bootcamp

Data Analyst BootCamp is an intensive education program designed to equip intending software developers and students with the skills required by industry employers. A university degree today is not the only way to get training in data analytics. With the growing number of data, skilled Data Analysts are needed to fill the gaps.

This course will teach predictive analytics in business environments and give you an edge in your career and everyday life. Data analysis uses different toolkits like Google Data Studio and PowerBI to turn data into informative, easy to read reports.  After this course, you will develop an analytical mindset and be familiar with these analytics tools and techniques.

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Knowledge 

Course Objectives: 

By the end of this masterclass, you’ll be able to confidently: 

  • Explain who is a Data Analyst
  • Identify the Data Analyst toolkits
  • Understand typical Data analysis project lifecycle
  • Google Data Studio and  Power BI, and techniques used in analysis using these tools 
  • Explain the concepts behind essential techniques in data analytics, including Controls, aggregation of data, and visualization

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to make sense out of their organization’s or public data in order to gain actionable insights that can aid business decision making as well as anyone looking forward to a career in Data Analytics such as Graduates, Analysts, Business Owners, Managers, Decision Makers etc.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Who is a Data Analyst?

    • Aim of the Data Analyst Masterclass - take home

    • Introducing the two Problem Cases (Data) for GDS and PowerBI

    • Data Analyst Toolkit

    • The Data Analyst toolkit

    • Typical Data analysis project lifecycle

    • Download: Data Analyst Bootcamp Slide Course Material

  • 2

    Module 1: Basics

    • Who is a Data Analyst

    • Aim of the Data Analyst BootCamp

  • 3

    Module 2: Tables

    • Tables

    • Sorting and Formatting

  • 4

    Module 3: In-report Data Formatting

    • In-Report Data Formatting

  • 5

    Module 4: Pivot Tables and Card Visualization

    • Pivot Tables and Card Visualization

  • 6

    Module 8: Other Visualizations

    • Other Visualizations

    • Visualization (Continuation)

  • 7

    Module 9: Data Blending

    • Data Blending

  • 8

    Module 10: Publishing/Sharing Interactive Dashboard

    • Publishing and Sharing Interactive Dashboard

  • 9

    Module 1: Introduction to PowerBI

    • Introduction

    • Data Source

    • Overview of PowerBI

    • The Typical PowerBI Workflow

    • Quick Tour of PowerBI Desktop

    • Datasources and Datasource setting

    • Practical Activity - Creating the Project File & Recommended Settings

  • 10

    Module 2: Power Query

    • Power Query

    • Joining Data

    • Introduction to Power Query

    • Appending Queries

    • Transform Data

    • How we Use the Star Schema in our Project

    • Working with Columns - customised columns using M formula language

    • Applied Steps

    • Theory Time: The Star Schema & Understanding "Joins"

    • Joining Data

    • Performance Optimization

    • Practical Activity

  • 11

    Module 3: Data Models & Relationship View

    • Data Models and Relationships View

    • Active Vs Non-Active Relationships - differences and use cases

    • Reviewing the Star Schema

    • Understanding Relationships

    • Cardinality: Many-to-One and One-to-One

    • Cross Filter Direction & Many-to-Many

    • Active Vs Non-Active Relationships - differences and use cases

    • Practical Activity

  • 12

    Module 4: Time Intelligence

    • Time Intelligence

    • Introduction to Time Intelligence

    • Creating a Date Table

    • Time Calculations and Functions

    • Advanced Time Calculations

    • Bonus: Time Forecasting

    • Practical Activity

  • 13

    Module 5: DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

    • DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

    • Understanding and Applying CALCULATE and CALCULATETABLE

    • Understanding and Applying CALCULATE and CALCULATETABLE (Continued)

    • M vs DAX - Use cases

    • Understanding the DAX Basics

    • The DAX Syntax

    • Supported DAX Data Types

    • DAX Operators

    • DAX Functions - An Overview

    • Using Table Functions - EVALUATE, FILTER, VALUES, DISTINCT, ALL

    • Understanding and applying CALCULATE & CALCULATETABLE

    • Using CALCULATE modifiers such as USER RELATIONSHIP

    • Introducing Variables in DAX syntax

    • Calculated Columns vs Measures (Quick Measures)

    • Creating our First Measures

    • Practical Activity

  • 14

    Module 6: Data visualization

    • Creating your First Visuals in PowerBI

    • Understanding Bookmarks, Tooltips & Interactions

    • Hierarchies & Drill Mode

    • Conditional Formatting

    • Formatting Report Pages and Visuals

    • Slicers Vs Filters

    • Default and App Visuals

    • Time to Practice - Visualizations

  • 15

    Module 7: PowerBI Service (online)

    • Exploring the Power BI Service Interface

    • Publishing Data and Data Refresh

    • Understanding Workspaces

    • Understanding Collaboration Workspaces

    • Workspaces vs Apps vs Content Packs

    • Creating Dashboards

    • Publishing an App

    • Working with Power BI Mobile

  • 16

    Module 8: Bonus Track

    • Creating and Using templates

    • AI Visuals - Decomposition Tree and Key Influencers

    • Template Apps

    • DirectQuery with DataFlows

    • External Tools

    • Download: Data Analyst BootCamp Course Material with Instructor Notes

    • Bonus Track - Template Apps

    • Resource

    • More Details

Program Fees

Due to global pandemic, we have reduced the pricing for the this Data Analyst BootCamp by 60% to encourage more graduates who want to participate in the program. Instead of $499, we are currently offering at the discounted price of $199. There is also an option to pay in two monthly instalments of $109 each. Please contact us on [email protected] to arrange a payment plan.

Additional Benefits for Participants

We are set to help as many of our candidates to success and secure new career opportunities and therefore data analyst bootcamp participants will get the following additional benefits.

  • Lifetime access to training videos & digital community of practice

    $100 value

    Candidates will have lifetime access to the Data Analyst Bootcamp videos on the WayMaker Digital learning portal. At no extra costs, participants will have access to the WayMaker Digital online community on the learning portal. This allows for ongoing engagement, questions, tips and career support.

  • CV review & Interview preparation

    $200 value

    Our coaches will also review your CV at no extra cost and provide valuable feedback that will ensure you are putting your best foot forward. You will be able get support for interview preparation from our community of practice. Your digital footprint including LinkedIn profile will be analysed for comment / feedback.

  • Portfolio development and work references

    $300 value

    Many clients and hiring managers are always looking for a portfolio in order to assess the potentials of a candidate. Participating in the Data Analyst Bootcamp will ensure you have access to our coaches to support as you build your digital footprint and portfolio. Participants are able to get a professional reference from WayMaker Digital in order to support their job applications.

Analytics is about gaining actionable insights to solve business problems.

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Noelyn Onah

Instructor & Coach

Noelyn has over eight years of experience as a Data Analyst in government agencies such as Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Department of Education in Manchester, Banking, Insurance and IT sector. She has grown in her career from Data Analyst Internship in NBS through to as an Independent Consultant. She has delivered teaching and training courses at the University of Manchester, where she is also obtaining her PhD in Data Analytics and Society. Some of her toolkits include PowerBI, Google Data Studio, SQL, Excel and SAS. As a Data Analytics PhD Researcher, she is also a keen user of programming tools such as Python and R for machine learning models and customized visualizations. In this masterclass, she will expose you to a typical data analysis project lifecycle, implementing this using PowerBI and Google Data Studio through interactive laboratory sessions and discussions. After this, you should be ready to build and deploy customized reports using GDS and PowerBI.

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