Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

BY
IBM via Coursera

Learn data visualization tools and create interactive dashboards with this certification course on Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

4 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The IBM curriculum developed Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos online course helps the candidates to learn data visualization and dashboard creation using tools such as Excel and Cognos Analytics. The programme is planned to run for four weeks with a final hands-on project in the last week of planning. The Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos syllabus is planned for a duration of 15 hours with a beginner level difficulty. The programme helps the candidates who do not have a strong foundation in data analysis, programming or coding to learn data visualization and dashboard formation in an easy hands-on way. The candidate pursuing Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos by Coursera will be instructed by three seasoned experts from IBM and SkillUp Technologies in the area of data analytics and visualization. The candidates who complete the programme successfully will be awarded a verified certificate from Coursera medium.

The highlights

  • Part of IBM professional data certification programme. 
  • Verified certificate credential
  • Flexible coursework and deadlines
  • Four-week programme duration
  • English medium of instruction
  • Beginner level of difficulty
  • Completely online programme
  • Programme subtitles in English and 5 more languages. 
  • Course duration spanning 15 hours
  • Hands-on final project

Program offerings

  • Project
  • Reading materials
  • Graded assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Video lectures
  • Online
  • Self paced.

Course and certificate fees

The fees for the course Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos is -

HeadAmount in INR
1 monthRs. 4,115
3 monthRs. 8,230
6 monthRs. 12,345

 

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

Eligibility criteria

Education

Candidates willing to pursue Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos certification must have basic computer literacy, knowledge of high school level maths and understanding of MS - Excel spreadsheets.  

Certification Qualification Details

Students must pay the amount of the fee as well as complete the entire program successfully to get Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos certification.

What you will learn

Data science knowledge Knowledge of data visualization Knowledge of excel

The Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos programme is designed for the candidates in the following ways. 

  • The Data Visualization course syllabus will help the candidates gain skills in the areas of data analysis and data visualization using MS Excel.
  • The candidates will learn to use IBM Cognos Analytics for creating dashboards after data visualization. 
  • The course will teach the process of visualizing data using Excel spreadsheets where the candidates will use functions and charts in Excel.
  • The candidates will learn to manipulate information to transform visualizations into a data-driven story. 
  • The candidate will learn to create dashboards along with visualizations in spreadsheets using advanced forms of charts and visualizations with the basics of dashboards using spreadsheets formulas to present data results but it will also 
  • With Cognos Analytics serving as a database solution, the candidate will learn to utilize its capabilities for dashboard creation and navigating through its advanced features. 
  • The candidate will learn a hands-on project in which they will learn to use sample data for data visualization in Excel as soon as dashboard creation in Cognos Analytics.

The syllabus

Module 1: Visualizing Data Using Spreadsheets

Videos
  • Course Intro Video
  • Introduction to Charts
  • Interview: Using Visualizations to Tell a Data Story
  • Creating Basic Charts in Excel (Line, Pie, and Bar Charts)
  • Using the Excel PivotChart Feature 
Readings
  • Optional Hands-on Labs
  • Summary and Highlights
  • Syllabus
  • Helpful Tips for Course Completion
Quiz
  • Graded Quiz : Visualizing Data using Spreadsheets
Assignment
  • Practice Quiz: Visualizing Data using Spreadsheets
Plugins
  • Reading: Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Hands-on Lab 1: Creating Basic Charts

Module 2: Creating Visualizations and Dashboards with Spreadsheets

Videos
  • Creating Treemaps, Scatter Charts, and Histograms
  • Creating Filled Map Charts and Sparklines 
  • Introduction to Dashboarding
  • Interview: Using Dashboards to Present Data Results
  • Creating a Simple Dashboard using Excel
Readings
  • Summary and Highlights
  • Summary and Highlights
Assignments
  • Graded Quiz: Creating Dashboards using Spreadsheets
  • Practice Quiz: Creating Advanced Charts
  • Practice Quiz: Creating Dashboards using Spreadsheets
Quiz
  • Graded Quiz: Updating Advanced Charts
Plugins
  • Hands-on Lab 2: Creating Advanced Charts
  • Hands-on Lab 3: Creating a Simple Dashboard with Excel

Module 3: Creating Visualizations and Dashboards with Cognos Analytics

Videos
  • Cognos Analytics: Introduction and How to Sign Up
  • Navigating in Cognos Analytics
  • Creating a Simple Dashboard in Cognos
  • Advanced Capabilities in Cognos Analytics Dashboards
Readings
  • Summary and Highlights
  • Summary and Highlights
  • About this optional lesson with Looker Studio
  • (Optional) : Getting Started with Google Looker Studio
  • Creating Visualizations in Reports using Looker Studio
  • Summary and Highlights
Assignments
  • Graded Quiz: Creating Visualizations and Dashboards with Cognos Analytics
  • Practice Quiz: Getting Started with IBM Cognos Analytics
  • Practice Quiz: Creating Dashboards with Cognos Analytics
  • Practice Quiz: Creating and Configuring Visualizations with Google Looker Studio
Plugins
  • Hands-on Lab: Getting Started with Cognos Analytics
  • Hands-on Lab: Different Methods for Creating Dashboard Visualizations with Cognos Analytics
  • Hands-on Lab: Advanced Dashboard Capabilities in Cognos Analytics
  • (Optional):Hands-on Lab: Getting Started with Google Looker Studio
  • (Optional): Hands-on Lab: Creating and Configuring Visualizations in Reports with Google Looker Studio
  • (Optional) Hands-on Lab: Advanced charts in Looker Studio

Module 4: Final Project

Readings
  • Congratulations and Next Steps
  • Course Credits and Acknowledgements
Peer Review
  • Final Assignment-Part 3: Peer-graded Assignment
Plugins
  • Final Project Overview
  • Final Assignment - Part 1: Creating Visualizations Using Excel
  • Final Assignment - Part 2a: Creating Visualizations Using Cognos Analytics
  • Final Assignment - Part 2b: Creating Visualizations Using Google Looker Studio

Admission details


Filling the form

In this Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos online program, the candidates will need to follow the procedure below as a step-by-step process to complete the certification.

Step 1: Students must go to the official course website for the program details listed.

Step 2: Students need to click on the “Enroll” button from the bottom menu and click on the “Next” option

Step 3: The candidate must then fill out the necessary portions along with details to complete the form for enrollment. 

Step 4:  To gain admission to the course materials and lectures, the candidate must first pay the course fee as the last step and gain access.

Scholarship Details

Candidates can enrol in the programme and seek financial aid from Coursera through an application. If the application is approved, the candidate will need to complete the certification coursework within 180 days of approval.

How it helps

The Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos certification benefit the candidate who does not have any educational background in the area of data analytics and programming. The candidate will gain hands-on skills in both Excel spreadsheets as well as Cognos analytics which is one of the essential requirements in the industry for recruitment. The course is planned and instructed by three different instructors from IBM and Skillup Technologies who are one of the best practitioners in the industry. 

The certificate offered by Coursera is signed and verified by these instructors in the Coursera platform and that itself acts as a big value-adding credential for the candidate in his or her profile. The candidate will be able to showcase the credential across several recruiting platforms and networking events to potential recruiters and hiring professionals who seek candidates with the much-required hands-on skills in data analytics and dashboard creation. 

The candidate can also update her portfolio by adding the certificate to the resume or CV and it gives the weightage for the candidate to seek better employment opportunities within his or her organization. The candidate will also be able to negotiate for a better pay raise or promotion to the desired position of choice. The candidate will be in a much better position to get an edge over his or her peers with the credential gained.

Instructors

Mr Sandip Saha Joy
Data Scientist
IBM

Other Bachelors

Mr Steve Ryan

Mr Steve Ryan
Content Developer
IBM

FAQs

What is the possibility of financial aid being provided in this programme?

Financial aid is available for candidates seeking to learn the modules in the Data Visualization certification course.

What is the prerequisite skill or knowledge required for the students to possess in order to complete this certification easily?

There are no Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos certification prerequisites required for the candidate to know so as to be comfortable to learn.

What is the medium of instruction used in this programme?

This course is taught in the English language with subtitles offered in 6 languages including English.

What is the procedure to be followed for enrollment into the programme of study?

The candidate must apply for the program at the official course URL below to enroll.

What kind of access is provided to students auditing this course?

Students auditing the Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos programme will be able to access all course materials available for free but will not get any assignments graded. 

What is the trial period offered for the students in Coursera for learning?

The candidates are offered a trial period of 7 days for learning for a specific course they are enrolled in. 

What is the advantage of a verified certificate provided in this programme?

The Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos online course certificate can be utilized as a value-adding credential in resume or CVs as well as shared across many online platforms for professional networking.

What is the total planned duration for the programme?

The coursework is split into 4 modules which takes a total duration of 15 hours to complete in order to gain the verified certificate. 

What is the advantage of flexible deadlines offered in this course?

The Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos certification benefits the students in such a way that it allows the students to learn and submit the assessments required in a very flexible manner.

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