Data Skills Foundation

Course Content
Introduction to Data
Learn the fundamentals of data, including types, sources, and how it is used to generate insights. This beginner-friendly course builds a strong foundation for careers in data analytics, engineering, and data science.
What is Data?
Types of Data: Structured vs Unstructured
Real-World Examples: Structured vs Unstructured Data
SQL Basics
Learn the fundamentals of SQL, including how to query, filter, and analyze data stored in databases. This beginner-friendly module builds the foundation needed to work with real-world datasets and perform data analysis efficiently.
What is SQL?
SQL Basics: SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY
Simple Data Filtering in SQL
Data Analysis Concepts
Learn the core concepts of data analysis, including how to clean, explore, and interpret data to generate meaningful insights. This module builds the foundation for making data-driven decisions using real-world scenarios.
What is Data Analysis?
Basic Metrics in Data Analysis: COUNT, SUM, AVERAGE
Business Understanding
Data Visualization Basics
Learn the core concepts of data analysis, including how to clean, explore, and interpret data to generate meaningful insights. This module builds the foundation for making data-driven decisions using real-world scenarios.
Why Data Visualization Matters
Types of Charts
Common Mistakes Beginners Make in Data
Modern Data Tools Overview
Get an introduction to modern data tools used in the industry, including cloud platforms and analytics technologies. This module helps you understand how tools like Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks work together in real-world data workflows.
Modern Data Tools
What is Power BI?
What is Azure Data Factory (ADF)?
What is Snowflake?
What is Databricks?
How Modern Data Tools Work Together
Mini Project
Apply your learning by working on a hands-on mini project that simulates a real-world data scenario. This module helps you combine SQL, data analysis, and visualization concepts to solve practical problems and build confidence.
Mini Project: Analyze a Small Sales Dataset
Practice Queries – Sales Dataset
Sales Analysis Report