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Statistics Essentials
When
December 9, 2024 - December 22, 2024
Course Tuition
$1,950
No Up-front Payment
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Who Is This For?
This is a beginner course aimed at non-data professionals that are interested in building a foundational understanding of statistics to help in performing data analysis.
Any prerequisites?
- Familiar with data fundamentals, such as the difference between qualitative and quantitative data.
- Familiar with data preparation and collection processes.
- Familiar with different types of data analysis, including techniques and use cases.
- Familiar with how to perform basic exploratory data analysis on a dataset in Excel.
What will I be able to do after this Course?
Identify characteristics of a dataset using statistical measurements.
A Typical Week
Monday
Self Study
Kick-off new topic with self-study & online learning
- Coaches support learners hitting roadblocks
- Manager check-in to bring learning into company context
Tuesday
Wednesday
Labs
Learning material leads into practice environment & labs
- Coaches support learners hitting roadblocks
- Pair programming to bring learning into company context
- Community allows students to help each other
Thursday
Live Event
Interactive live session hosted by Coaches
- Community allows students to help each other
- Community Groups host expert AMAs & guided community discussions
Friday
Projects
Work on a weekly project
- Community allows students to help each other
- Group projects
- Coaches support learners hitting roadblocks
Saturday
sunday
Work at your own pace
Expert coaching and actionable feedback from Coaches
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Course Schedule
Learning Path: Data-Driven Decision Making
This course is part of Modal's Data-Driven Decision Making Learning Path. Take this course individually or enroll in all three courses and take on a Capstone Project.
Course 1: Data Analysis Fundamentals
Learn how data analysis produces meaningful insights. You'll explore different types of analysis and tools, review a data plan to select the right analysis method, and perform basic exploratory data analysis.
This Course: Statistics Essentials
Learn about the fundamental concepts of statistics used to describe data. You will build a foundation in statistical thinking by exploring research methods and concepts like measures of center, normal distribution, sampling and visualizing data.
Course 3: Data Analysis with Spreadsheets
Combine your knowledge of statistics with built-in spreadsheet tools to visualize and analyze a dataset. You’ll practice calculating measures of spread, visualizing one or more variables, creating a random sample of a dataset, and more, all using a range of advanced spreadsheet formulas designed to enable rapid data analysis.
Capstone Project
Apply the skills you acquired on this Learning Path to solve a real-world data analysis challenge and earn your certificate.
Why Modal?
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Projects & Practice
Real world exercises contextualize learning in real-world context.
On-Demand Coach Support
You are never alone. Coaches are always present and can help you!
Live Sessions
Hear from guest speakers and expert instructors through engaging lectures.
Technical Labs
Hands-on labs allow you to play with new tools and concepts to build real skills.
Community of Peers
You will be part of a learning community were support is abundant.
Asynchronous Learning
Self-paced learning is scheduled for each learner, with a dashboard to help you keep on track.
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“I love the quantity & quality of learning materials, the interactivity, the live sessions, the coaches, are invaluable. I can really feel the difference in the level of engagement that Modal has to every participant compared to an ordinary course."
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- Veselina Stoyanova - Reporting Analyst, EMAG
Learn more about FlexEd
We are excited that Modal now offers a deferred direct bill payment option for Booz Allen employees.
The deferred direct bill payment option enables employees to enroll in learning opportunities with no upfront costs. This payment option will require the employee to sign a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) agreement with Modal to release grades/completion to Booz Allen to satisfy the FlexEd Program completion requirement.
Note, Modal may also be used for the FlexEd Program reimbursement payment option. See the full FlexEd Program Policy & FAQs.
Learn more about FlexEdThe deferred direct bill payment option enables employees to enroll in learning opportunities with no upfront costs. This payment option will require the employee to sign a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) agreement with Modal to release grades/completion to Booz Allen to satisfy the FlexEd Program completion requirement.
Note, Modal may also be used for the FlexEd Program reimbursement payment option. See the full FlexEd Program Policy & FAQs.
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