Course overview
As the world becomes increasingly data-driven, upskilling in data visualisation and data analysis has never been more crucial.
By building your proficiency in a system such as Tableau, you’ll develop the ability to represent and communicate insights behind various types of data.
Want to position yourself with sought-after skills in data and business analytics? This short, online course could be the perfect fit. You’ll have the opportunity to investigate a series of case studies while learning how to identify and manage multiple sources of data.
The strong, practical foundation of this course means you’ll build the confidence to transform raw data into actionable insights. Upon completing the course, you’ll be able to confidently visualise, interpret and communicate various data sets to support effective decision-making.
Who's It For?
- Emerging and mid-career professionals seeking to develop skills in data analysis and data interpretation
- Individuals wanting to establish a career in data or business analytics
- Professionals who wish to enhance their data visualisation capabilities
- Individuals seeking career progression and promotion in a broad range of fields
- A graduate wishing to enter a professional role by upskilling in quantitative data management, visualisation techniques and predictive modelling
- Those working in the public and private sector
Job outcomes
- Design and develop effective, accessible visualisations and dashboards
- Develop strategies to deploy operational dashboards that improve the decision-making capability in an organisation
- Create and visualise predictive models and forecasts
- Articulate best practice for working with data, and highlight ethical considerations
What you'll learn
- Design and develop effective, accessible visualisations and dashboards
- Develop strategies to deploy operational dashboards that improve the decision-making capability in an organisation
- Create and visualise predictive models and forecasts
- Articulate best practice for working with data, and highlight ethical considerations
Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- 6 weeks (8-10 hours per week)
Delivery
- Online, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm
Course features
UC Endorsed
- Backed by the reputation of one of Australia’s top 10 universities (THE World University Rankings 2021).
Industry-ready
- University expertise with practical workforce skills. Taught by industry experts.
Fast and flexible
- Short courses that fit in with your busy lifestyle.
Testimonials
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Thomas Wyatt"This course taught me relevant skills for my work, and at a pace I was able to fit into a full-time job and busy routine. I really enjoyed the opportunity to develop my skills and particularly having Felipe as the subject matter expert delivering the course."
Additional information
As technology has advanced, so has the demand for data visualisation and analysis skills. Data analytics is deemed as a critical component to drive efficacy and new business models in the fourth industrial revolution*.
If you want to secure meaningful career progression, this Data Visualisation and Storytelling course will help you achieve your goals. Built and designed to address the industry’s requirements today, the skills developed will equip you with the confidence to implement solutions in a range of real-world contexts of tomorrow.
*McKinsey Analytics, 2018
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About University of Canberra
The University of Canberra is an ambitious university for ambitious people. Our practical, supported and accelerated online courses are designed to deliver outcomes that create real impact and inspire real change in the world around us.
Our postgraduate courses are not only delivered online – they are career-relevant and designed-for-demand, so you can apply what you learn faster.
Through its online studies, UC is committed to making sure you enjoy a truly flexible and inclusive learning experience that works for you and with you – no matter who or where you are. When you’re connected to UC, you’re connected to an inspiring community of teachers and learners in our nation’s capital.
