Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No, this is not a university specialization.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

Upon completing this specialization, you'll understand the concepts and tools used in a data analytics career.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

Understand the technologies behind data analysis. Master techniques and terminology used in Data Science

Instructor: Erik Herman

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4 course series

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.0

(57 reviews)

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1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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What you'll learn

This specialization aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. The first course is Fundamentals of Data Analysis. You’ll be introduced to core concepts and you’ll learn about the tools and skills required to conduct data analysis.

The second course, Fundamentals of Cloud Computing, will introduce you to core concepts of cloud computing and the primary deployment and service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. In Fundamentals of Data Warehousing, you will learn core concepts of data warehousing. You will learn about the primary components and architectures of data warehousing. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure cloud storage options. In Fundamentals of Big Data, you will be introduced to concepts, systems and life cycles of big data. The hands on material offers you the opportunity to load data into your cloud account.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Fundamentals of Data Analysis

Course 118 hours3.7 (32 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Explain the primary types of data analysis
Define the phases of the data analysis process
Identify tools and skills required to conduct data analysis

Skills you'll gain

Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Analytics, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, and R (Software)

Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

Course 214 hours3.7 (41 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

This course is the second of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you will be introduced to many of the core concepts of cloud computing. You will learn about the primary deployment models. We’ll go through the common cloud computing service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding cloud computing and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Private Cloud, Virtualization, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, and Cloud Platforms

Fundamentals of Data Warehousing

Course 314 hours3.8 (65 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Welcome to Fundamentals of Data Warehousing, the third course of the Key Technologies of Data Analytics specialization. By enrolling in this course, you are taking the next step in your career in data analytics. This course is the third of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you will be introduced to many of the core concepts of data warehousing. You will learn about the primary components of data warehousing. We’ll go through the common data warehousing architectures. The hands-on material offers to add storage to your cloud environment and configure a database. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding data warehousing and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

Skills you'll gain

Data Warehousing, Star Schema, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Query Languages, and Data Mart

Fundamentals of Big Data

Course 412 hours3.9 (30 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Welcome to Fundamentals of Big Data, the fourth course of the Key Technologies of Data Analytics specialization. By enrolling in this course, you are taking the next step in your career in data analytics. This course is the fourth of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you will be introduced to many of the core concepts of big data. You will learn about the primary systems used in big data. We’ll go through phases of a common big data life cycle. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding big data and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

Skills you'll gain

Big Data, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Real Time Data, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Capture, Data Infrastructure, Unstructured Data, Data Strategy, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Analytics, and Data Processing

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Frequently asked questions

To complete the specialization, you should expect to spend 3-5 hours per week for 13 weeks.

Only a basic knowledge of computers and the internet are necessary to take this specialization. It starts from the beginning and will explain concepts in detail.

Because the courses build on one another, it is recommended that you take them in order.

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