1. Introduction to Data Analysis
- The role of a data analyst
- Data analysis process overview
- Types of data and data sources
2. Statistics Fundamentals
- Descriptive statistics
- Probability basics
- Inferential statistics
- Hypothesis testing
3. Data Collection and Cleaning
- Data collection methods
- Data quality assessment
- Data cleaning techniques
- Handling missing data
4. Data Visualization
- Principles of data visualization
- Chart types and their uses
- Tools: Tableau, Power BI
5. Spreadsheet Skills (Excel)
- Advanced functions and formulas
- Pivot tables and charts
- Data modeling in spreadsheets
6. Databases and SQL
- Database basics
- SQL queries for data extraction
- Joins and subqueries
7. Programming for Data Analysis
- Python basics
- Data manipulation with pandas
- Creating scripts for data analysis
8. Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
- Techniques for exploring datasets
- Pattern recognition
- Outlier detection
9. Advanced Analytics Techniques
- Regression analysis
- Cluster analysis
- Time series analysis
10. Big Data Fundamentals
- Introduction to big data concepts
- Overview of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
11. Data Ethics and Privacy
- Ethical considerations in data analysis
- Data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
12. Project Work and Case Studies
- Applying learned skills to real-world datasets
- Developing a portfolio project
13. Business Intelligence and Reporting
- Creating dashboards
- Report writing and presentation skills
14. AI & Machine Learning Basics
- Introduction to machine learning concepts
- Simple classification and regression models