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The Data Analytics Comprehensive Curriculum is a 14-week program designed to teach intermediate-level data analytics skills using tools like Python, SQL, Advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power BI. The curriculum includes hands-on projects, assessments, and covers topics from data manipulation to advanced analytics techniques and career preparation. By the end of the course, students will have developed a professional portfolio and gained proficiency in various data analytics tools and methodologies.

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The Data Analytics Comprehensive Curriculum is a 14-week program designed to teach intermediate-level data analytics skills using tools like Python, SQL, Advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power BI. The curriculum includes hands-on projects, assessments, and covers topics from data manipulation to advanced analytics techniques and career preparation. By the end of the course, students will have developed a professional portfolio and gained proficiency in various data analytics tools and methodologies.

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# Data Analytics Comprehensive Curriculum

## Course Overview

This 14-week intensive program is designed to equip students with


intermediate-level skills in data analytics, covering essential tools and
technologies including Python, SQL, Advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.

## Curriculum Breakdown

### Week 1-2: Python Fundamentals for Data Analytics

#### Week 1: Python Basics and Data Structures

- Python installation and development environment setup

- Basic syntax, variables, and data types

- Control structures (if-else, loops)

- Data structures: lists, dictionaries, tuples, sets

- Basic file handling and error management

- Hands-on project: Simple data manipulation script

#### Week 2: Data Analysis with Python

- NumPy for numerical computing

- Pandas library for data manipulation

- Data cleaning techniques

- Data preprocessing and transformation

- Basic statistical analysis

- Practical exercises with real-world datasets

- Project: Comprehensive data cleaning and analysis script


### Week 3-4: SQL and Database Management

#### Week 3: SQL Fundamentals

- Database concepts and relational database design

- SQL installation (MySQL or PostgreSQL)

- Basic SQL queries (SELECT, WHERE, JOIN)

- Filtering and sorting data

- Aggregate functions

- Grouping and filtering with GROUP BY and HAVING

- Hands-on database creation and querying

#### Week 4: Advanced SQL Techniques

- Complex JOIN operations

- Subqueries and nested queries

- Window functions

- Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

- Database optimization techniques

- Project: Complex data analysis using SQL

- Introduction to database design principles

### Week 5-6: Advanced Excel for Data Analytics

#### Week 5: Excel Data Management

- Advanced Excel functions

- Pivot tables and pivot charts

- VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH

- Data validation and protection

- Conditional formatting

- Practical spreadsheet design


#### Week 6: Excel Data Analysis and Visualization

- Advanced charting techniques

- What-if analysis and goal seeking

- Scenario manager

- Regression analysis in Excel

- Macros and basic VBA introduction

- Project: Complex financial and business analysis workbook

### Week 7-8: Tableau for Data Visualization

#### Week 7: Tableau Fundamentals

- Tableau Desktop installation

- Connecting to different data sources

- Basic and calculated fields

- Creating fundamental visualizations

- Filtering and interactive dashboards

- Hands-on data visualization exercises

#### Week 8: Advanced Tableau Techniques

- Advanced calculations

- Complex dashboard design

- Storytelling with data

- Geographic visualizations

- Performance optimization

- Project: Comprehensive business intelligence dashboard

### Week 9-10: Power BI for Business Intelligence


#### Week 9: Power BI Basics

- Power BI Desktop installation

- Data import and transformation with Power Query

- Data modeling

- Creating basic visualizations

- DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) fundamentals

- Hands-on data preparation exercises

#### Week 10: Advanced Power BI

- Advanced DAX calculations

- Complex data modeling

- Creating interactive reports

- Row-level security

- Publishing and sharing reports

- Project: Interactive business performance dashboard

### Week 11-12: Integrated Project and Advanced Techniques

#### Week 11: Integrated Data Analytics Project Preparation

- Project scoping

- Data collection strategies

- Integrated analysis using multiple tools

- Project methodology and best practices

- Data storytelling techniques

#### Week 12: Comprehensive Data Analytics Project

- End-to-end data analytics project

- Using Python for data cleaning


- SQL for data extraction

- Excel for initial analysis

- Tableau and Power BI for visualization

- Presentation of findings

### Week 13-14: Advanced Topics and Career Preparation

#### Week 13: Advanced Analytics Techniques

- Introduction to machine learning with Python

- Basic predictive analytics

- Data ethics and privacy

- Version control with Git

- Collaborative data analysis techniques

#### Week 14: Career Preparation and Final Project

- Portfolio development

- Interview preparation for data analytics roles

- Final comprehensive project presentation

- Industry best practices

- Emerging trends in data analytics

## Assessment and Certification

- Weekly quizzes and practical assignments

- Mid-course project

- Final comprehensive project

- Certificate of completion

## Recommended Tools
- Python (Anaconda Distribution)

- SQL (MySQL or PostgreSQL)

- Microsoft Excel

- Tableau Desktop

- Power BI Desktop

- Git and GitHub

- Jupyter Notebook

## Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:

- Have intermediate proficiency in Python for data analysis

- Understand advanced SQL querying and database management

- Create complex Excel analyses and visualizations

- Design interactive dashboards in Tableau

- Develop business intelligence reports in Power BI

- Understand end-to-end data analytics workflow

- Build a professional portfolio of data analytics projects

## Additional Resources

- Recommended online learning platforms

- Industry blogs and publications

- Professional networking tips

- Continuous learning pathways

**Note:** Course duration can be adjusted between 12-14 weeks based on


student's prior knowledge and learning pace. Practical, hands-on projects are
integrated throughout the curriculum to ensure real-world skill development.

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