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Course overview

This one-day, hands-on training is designed to equip participants with the practical skills to interpret data, avoid common pitfalls, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, they will learn how to extract insights from data using Excel-based analysis techniques.

Learning outcomes

 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

 

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Understand the significance of the DIKW Pyramid and its role in data analysis.
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Differentiate between intuitive and analytical thinking systems and apply them to decision-making.
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Recognise biases in data, cognitive biases, and misleading visualisations.
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Identify and apply appropriate types of data analysis techniques.
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Visualise data distributions effectively and interpret summary statistics.
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Apply descriptive data analysis techniques through practical exercises.
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Utilise Pivot Tables and Scatter Plots to explore data relationships.
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Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and trends.
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Apply predictive data analysis techniques, including time-series analysis and linear regression.


By the end of the course, participants will possess the essential skills and knowledge to proficiently interpret, analyse, and engage with data. Equipped with these abilities, they will be able to make informed decisions, critically evaluate data visualisations, and actively contribute to their organisation’s data-driven success.

Intended Audience

 

This course is ideal for professionals across all functions who work with data in their roles but may not have formal training in data analysis. It is particularly suitable for business users, analysts, team leads, and decision-makers who want to improve their ability to interpret data accurately, spot misleading insights, and communicate findings effectively.

 

Delivery

 

This course is offered privately for groups of around 10–12 participants. Delivered either onsite or remotely by our experienced consultants, it can be tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs.

 

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Upcoming public training

For a selection of our most popular courses, we offer public training sessions - perfect for individuals or small teams who don’t have enough participants for a private course.

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Client testimonials

Highly recommend!

"Julia conducted the Data Visualisation session at the highest professional level. I broadened my knowledge a lot during the training. Highly recommend!"

Marat Tolgambayev

Data Engineer, BUPA

Engaging presenter

"Julia was a engaging presenter and clearly explained the topic. I walked away with a clearer understanding of dimension models and the process to work through to build them."

Lorenzo Fazio

Department For Child Protection ICT

Kept us interactive

"The training was just the right level of content, kept us interactive and didn't feel overwhelming. Looking forward to intermediate course. Thank you."

Gemma Hicks

Hunter Water

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