Effective Data Analysis Techniques

Data analysis is very important in every business. Many processes can be enhanced, and many risks can be avoided by simply correctly analyze the available data with the most suitable tool. Analysing data helps to make meaningful business decisions, improve efficiency and profits. Appropriate interpretation of numerical data will strengthen the ability to make a significant impact in providing, using or evaluating data for improved business performance.

This Data Analysis Techniques workshop introduces statistical techniques. It explains and builds upon the fundamentals of statistical analysis, including probability, the normal distribution, and standard deviation. Graphical tools such as the histogram, scatter plot and regression charts are introduced. The workshop also describes important terminology and includes examples which illustrate the use of key tests such as the F and Z tests. Attendance to this course would enable delegates to apply data analysis knowledge and skills to result better understanding of the business situation of their organization.

• Understand some of the key terminology used in statistical analysis
• Understand the meaning of variable data, and the difference between common and special causes of variation
• Explain and give examples of the data validation, grouping and graphing
• Explain what is meant by dashboards
• Explain what is meant by qualitative data analysis
• Understand the KPI concepts
• Understand the benefits of control charts
• Summarise the five stages of DMAIC

• Engineers, technologists, and professionals whose jobs involve the manipulation, representation, interpretation and analysis of data
• Professionals who need to use data analysis in their job role, including strategists, business analysts, etc.
• Professionals who wish to gain knowledge of Data Analysis in order to improve their analytical skills and understanding of data
• Personnel moving into roles where they will need to produce data and/or use data to make decisions
• All professionals & leaders who need to have in-depth knowledge of data interpretation and finding trends in data.
• Key data officers who are interested in maintaining organization data and enhance the business processes through data analysis.

This practical and results-oriented Data Analysis training course is based on adult learning concept. It incorporates short inspiring lectures with structured lessons from the learning manual; captivating PowerPoint slides with videos to enhance learning; ongoing discussions with action planning; ample time for Q&A; training activities based on Excel and data mining tools to reinforce key concepts within a fun learning environment.

The Data Analysis Techniques workshop is hands-on. Therefore, participants need to bring their own laptop for practical exercises and are expected to be familiar with Excel ® and working with numerical data on a computer. Software familiarity or previous data analysis experience is not required.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training and measure the skill and ability of participants.