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Course Description

Data analysis is one of the most in-demand skills in today’s workplace. As organizations generate more data than ever before, the ability to interpret that information and make data-driven decisions is a critical asset.

This course provides a practical introduction to data analysis in a business context. You’ll start with the fundamentals of analyzing data, then explore how to compare groups to identify meaningful differences. Finally, you'll learn how to conduct relevant business inquiries and clearly communicate your findings through visualizations and written reports.

Whether you’re part of a large organization or running a home-based business, this certificate will equip you with valuable skills to support informed decision-making and drive success.

This Badge requires completion of three courses: Introduction to Data Analysis, Intermediate Data Analysis and Advanced Data Analysis. These courses may also be taken individually.

Course Outline

About Your Instructors:

With over 25 years’ experience in the IT field, John Rutledge has a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Computer Programming as well as having received numerous certifications and awards. John was the Manager of a Technical Support Desk for a multinational for several years. Prior to that, he held roles as Project Lead on a national software implementation project, Systems Analyst and Programmer Analyst. Currently the owner of an IT Consultancy firm, John works regularly with businesses of all sizes to assist them in understanding and managing their data.

Mary I. Dereshiwsky, Ph.D., COI, is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Research at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Mary has been developing and teaching online courses in research methods and statistics since 1994. She holds a doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Jeff Kritzer has many years of experience as a Special Education Resource Teacher and has assessed thousands of students during his long career. He has studied applied statistics at the graduate level and has attended the Summer Program in Quantitative Research at the University of Michigan. He has a Ph.D. in Education and is currently a Professor in Teacher Education at a leading Midwestern University.

Notes

Students need to have Microsoft Excel to complete this certificate.

 

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Section Title
Data Analysis Badge
Type
Online-Self Paced
Dates
Feb 02, 2026 to May 01, 2026
Contact Hours
48.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $495.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
4.8 CEUs
Section Notes

For further information on this Badge, please contact dlanpher@harpercollege.edu.

 

 

 

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