Business and Data Analysis Skills
Master business management fundamentals alongside powerful data analysis tools and results presentation techniques for more effective decision-making.
Master business management fundamentals alongside powerful data analysis tools and results presentation techniques for more effective decision-making.
This self-paced career development course addresses the critical workplace need to analyze, synthesize, and communicate effectively with data. Students learn to leverage spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel as powerful analytical and communication tools to perform real-world market and financial analyses. The curriculum emphasizes not only technical skills but also the ability to present findings visually for maximum impact. Participants will practice determining appropriate Excel functions for different analytical tasks, calculating and analyzing market metrics like size and share, creating effective data visualizations through charts and graphs, critically interpreting visualized data, and communicating various revenue, cost, and profitability metrics. By completing this course, students will develop the data-driven decision-making skills that help organizations grow and prosper in today's business environment. As the fourth course in Fullbridge's comprehensive Career Development XSeries, this program completes the preparation sequence designed to equip students with essential skills for success in the modern workplace, with particular emphasis on the increasingly important ability to extract actionable insights from business data.
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What you'll learn
Use spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel to execute various business analyses Determine and apply the most appropriate Excel functions for different analytical tasks Calculate and analyze important business metrics including market size and market share Create effective visualizations to communicate data insights through charts and graphs Critically evaluate and interpret visualized data to extract meaningful insights Communicate different types of revenue, cost, and key profitability metrics clearly Develop data-driven decision-making skills to support organizational growth Apply financial analysis techniques to evaluate investment opportunities
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course develops essential business and data analysis skills for professional success in today's data-driven workplace. The curriculum is structured into four main sections, beginning with an introduction to course logistics and expectations. The first core section focuses on spreadsheet fundamentals using Microsoft Excel, teaching students effective strategies and techniques for performing basic analyses. Students learn to select appropriate Excel functions for different analytical tasks and build a foundation for more advanced data work. The second section covers market analysis, helping students understand how to calculate and analyze key metrics like market size and market share. This section also emphasizes data visualization techniques to present findings in persuasive yet honest ways through effective charts and graphs. The third section focuses on financial analysis, teaching students how to plan and execute effective financial assessments, including investment evaluation methods. Students learn to communicate different types of revenue, cost, and key profitability metrics to support business decision-making. Throughout the course, participants apply these concepts to real-world scenarios, building their ability to make data-driven decisions that help organizations grow and prosper.
Course Introduction
Module 1
Spreadsheet Basics with Excel
Module 2
Market Analysis
Module 3
Financial Analysis
Module 4
Final Assessment and Course Recap
Module 5
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Instructor
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Educational Leader Bridging Admissions, Career Development, and Business Coaching
Jim Pautz is a multifaceted educational professional currently serving as a coach at Fullbridge, where he leverages his diverse background to guide participants in their career development. His experience spans across higher education admissions, career advising, and business coaching. Prior to his role at Fullbridge, Pautz held the position of senior admissions officer for Harvard College, gaining valuable insights into the college admissions process. Concurrently, he serves as a resident tutor at Currier House, one of Harvard College's upper-class residential communities, where he focuses on providing career advice to students. Pautz's educational background is deeply rooted in Harvard, holding an AB, EdM, and MBA from the institution. This unique combination of academic achievements and professional experiences in admissions, career counseling, and coaching positions Pautz as a valuable resource for students and professionals navigating their educational and career paths. Through his work, Pautz aims to bridge the gap between academic achievement and professional success, helping individuals develop the skills and strategies needed to thrive in their chosen fields
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