Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0380
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
BCE 3010V
Location:
Online
Length:
16 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Data Visualization
Description

Objective:

The course objective focuses on data as the new oil of the 21st century, fueling decision-making and innovation across industries. In the digital age, the ability to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets is a highly valued skill. This course is meticulously designed to equip students, professionals, and enthusiasts with the essential techniques and tools to transform raw data into compelling visual narratives and actionable analytics. In this course, learners explore the full data journey—from data collection and cleaning to analysis and the creation of interactive dashboards—using both RStudio and Microsoft Power BI. This course leaves learners with a robust understanding of how to apply data analytics and data visualization to develop a cost estimate.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze cost insights using the Power BI.
  • Communicate cost insights using Power BI.
  • Combine data analysis tools to create a cost estimating report.
  • Model data using Power BI.
  • Create new dashboard based on RStudio and Power BI products.

General Topics:

  • Business Intelligence (BI)
  • Data Connectivity
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • Security and Access Control
  • BI Analysis
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Work-based Learning
  • Simulation

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Simulation
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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