Data analytics for business decisions and practical skills

Define the decision before the dashboard

Identify who will use the report and what decision it should support. Define each measure, the period it covers and how often information changes. A clear sales or operations question is more useful than a request to display every available number.

Prepare data responsibly

Describe the source, format and approximate size of your data in your first enquiry. Do not submit customer records, passwords or confidential files through the general contact form. Agree on access permissions and a suitable transfer method before sharing sensitive information.

What should good data analytics training include?

Look for practice in checking data quality, organising information, choosing suitable charts and explaining conclusions. Ask how exercises are reviewed and which tools are taught. A useful learning project explains its assumptions and limitations as well as its result.

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