BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3-815@shannonchamberskillnet.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210531T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20210823T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T191133Z URL: SUMMARY:QQI Business Data Analysis (Level 7) (fully booked) DESCRIPTION:This course is being delivered under the Skills Connect Initia tive. It is one of a series of programmes which Shannon Chamber Skillnet w ill deliver to assist:\n\n Individuals who are currently in receipt of PU P or TWSS payments\n Individuals currently unemployed or who became unemp loyed as a result of COVID-19\n Individuals who are not in employment and not in receipt of welfare payments.\n\nIf you fall under one of the param eters above you are eligible to apply for this course free of charge.\n\nP lease note when completing the online application form please enter ‘Un employed’ under the Company Field.\n\n \;\n\nQQI Business Data Anal ysis (Level 7 – 10ECTS) Micro -Credential\n\nWhat is data analysis?\n\nD ata analysis is the process of collecting and organizing data in order to draw helpful conclusions from it. The process of data analysis uses analyt ical and logical reasoning to gain information from the data.\n\nYou’ll analyse the strategic importance of business data analytical techniques us ed in a modern business environment. You’ll analyse data arising from a variety of channels such as marketing\, digital marketing\, sales\, human resources (HR)\, customer relationship management (CRM)\, finance and rese arch and development (R&\;D).\n\n \;\n\nOverview of Programme:\n\nT he aim of this programme is to introduce the learner to the importance of the analysis of business data as a skill which can be developed to solve b usiness problems across all segments business. It is aimed at both novices in the area or those who are already beginning to engage with data in the ir current roles and will provide functional literacy and allow learners t o be competent in the analysis of data as part of their existing or future employment positions.\n\nLearners will analyse data arising from marketin g\, digital marketing\, sales\, human resources (HR)\, customer relationsh ip management (CRM) and research and development (R&\;D). Through the a nalysis of different data sets learners will acquire analytical skills and be able to evaluate different options\, demonstrate quantitative and stat istical methodologies applied to predicting and forecasting and be able to visualise data through charts and graphs for effective communication with peers and managers creating value for the business. The learner will be a ble to demonstrate how data is created\, stored\, and accessed and help cr eate a data driven culture where the analysis of data can flourish. It als o develops problem solving and decision-making skills by building and stre ngthening analytical capabilities.\n\n \;\n\nHow is data analysis used in Business:\n\nData analytics is used in business to help organizations make better business decisions. Whether it’s market research\, product r esearch\, positioning\, customer reviews\, segment analysis\, or any othe r issue for which data exists\, analysing data will provide insights that organizations need in order to make the right choices.\n\nData-driven busi nesses make decisions based on data\, which means they can be more confide nt that their actions will bring success since there is data to support th em.\n\n \;\n\nAims and objectives: \n\n Extract critical information from large data sets and interpret data to inform business decisions.\n Assess and aggregate available data sources to keep businesses agile and i nnovative.\n Document and visualise the findings to inform the business d ecision making processes.\n Utilise industry standard methodologies for d ata mining\, ensuring a robust process is created.\n Know where precisely analysis\, numbers and data can add value to the company’s overall stra tegy.\n\nOur course supports employee development by providing further edu cation and training in a flexible\, high quality\, accessible and relevant to the changing needs of employees\, the economy and industry.\n\n \; \n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nOn successful completion of this module\, you wi ll be able to:\n\n Evaluate and apply appropriate software tools and inst ruments required for business data analysis\n Demonstrate the use of quan titative and statistical methodologies applied in prediction and forecasti ng\n Visualize and communicate data analysis with charts and graphs\n De monstrate how data is created\, stored\, accessed\, and how a business org anization works with data\n\nThe following software applications will be u sed during this Business Data Analysis Module:\nMicrosoft Power BI : Power BI is a business analytics service by Microsoft. It aims to provide inter active visualizations and business intelligence capabilities with an inter face simple enough for end users to create their own reports and dashboard s.\nTableau Software : Tableau is business intelligence software that help s people see and understand their data.\nMicrosoft Excel : Microsoft Excel is one of the top tools for data analysis. In this course\, you will lear n how to perform data analysis using Excel's most popular features.\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nWho should attend:\n\nIn the modern workplace\, it’s crucial to know how to analyse\, synthesize\, and tell stories with data. This cours e if for you if:\n\n You are interested in understanding the actions that help managers make strategic decisions\n You want to understand how to a chieve major goals and solve complex problems in business environment\n Y ou are looking to develop transferable skills for the workplace\n You wan t to make data-driven decisions that help your organisation grow and prosp er.\n Eligible under the Skills Connect initiative.\n\n \;\n\nEntry R equirements:\n\nThis course is free for eligible individuals under the Ski ll Connect initiative.\n\nApplicants under 23 need a Leaving Certificate w ith 5 passes or a QQI Level 6 equivalent. Applicants over the age of 23 ca n apply on the basis of age and experience.\n\nAn up to date CV must be su bmitted also to cquinn@shannonchamber.ie \n\nDelivery:\n\nOnline Delivery through E-Learning Platform Moodle/Zoom.\n\nThe course will commence Mond ay 31 of May to  Monday 23rd August.\n\nDuration: 13 weeks\, one evening per week for 2 hours.\n\nTime: 18.30 - 20.30.\n\n \;\n\nAssessment:\n\ nContinuous Assessment &\; Exam\n\n \;\n\nAccreditation:\n\nQuality and Qualifications Ireland\n\nSpecial Purpose Award\n\n \;\n\nPlease book online\n\nFor more information please contact Claire at 086 0679838 o r  cquinn@shannonchamber.ie \n\nThe link to join this online training wi ll be sent to all registrants 24 hours before scheduled time. \n\nShannon Chamber Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies. S killnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Depa rtment of Education and Skills.\n\nFor further information please visit w ww.skillnetireland.ie\n\n \;\n\n LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Ireland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, Online\, Ireland;X -APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210328T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR