# Data Analytics Comprehensive Curriculum
## Course Overview
This 14-week intensive program is designed to equip students with
intermediate-level skills in data analytics, covering essential tools and
technologies including Python, SQL, Advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.
## Curriculum Breakdown
### Week 1-2: Python Fundamentals for Data Analytics
#### Week 1: Python Basics and Data Structures
- Python installation and development environment setup
- Basic syntax, variables, and data types
- Control structures (if-else, loops)
- Data structures: lists, dictionaries, tuples, sets
- Basic file handling and error management
- Hands-on project: Simple data manipulation script
#### Week 2: Data Analysis with Python
- NumPy for numerical computing
- Pandas library for data manipulation
- Data cleaning techniques
- Data preprocessing and transformation
- Basic statistical analysis
- Practical exercises with real-world datasets
- Project: Comprehensive data cleaning and analysis script
### Week 3-4: SQL and Database Management
#### Week 3: SQL Fundamentals
- Database concepts and relational database design
- SQL installation (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
- Basic SQL queries (SELECT, WHERE, JOIN)
- Filtering and sorting data
- Aggregate functions
- Grouping and filtering with GROUP BY and HAVING
- Hands-on database creation and querying
#### Week 4: Advanced SQL Techniques
- Complex JOIN operations
- Subqueries and nested queries
- Window functions
- Common Table Expressions (CTEs)
- Database optimization techniques
- Project: Complex data analysis using SQL
- Introduction to database design principles
### Week 5-6: Advanced Excel for Data Analytics
#### Week 5: Excel Data Management
- Advanced Excel functions
- Pivot tables and pivot charts
- VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH
- Data validation and protection
- Conditional formatting
- Practical spreadsheet design
#### Week 6: Excel Data Analysis and Visualization
- Advanced charting techniques
- What-if analysis and goal seeking
- Scenario manager
- Regression analysis in Excel
- Macros and basic VBA introduction
- Project: Complex financial and business analysis workbook
### Week 7-8: Tableau for Data Visualization
#### Week 7: Tableau Fundamentals
- Tableau Desktop installation
- Connecting to different data sources
- Basic and calculated fields
- Creating fundamental visualizations
- Filtering and interactive dashboards
- Hands-on data visualization exercises
#### Week 8: Advanced Tableau Techniques
- Advanced calculations
- Complex dashboard design
- Storytelling with data
- Geographic visualizations
- Performance optimization
- Project: Comprehensive business intelligence dashboard
### Week 9-10: Power BI for Business Intelligence
#### Week 9: Power BI Basics
- Power BI Desktop installation
- Data import and transformation with Power Query
- Data modeling
- Creating basic visualizations
- DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) fundamentals
- Hands-on data preparation exercises
#### Week 10: Advanced Power BI
- Advanced DAX calculations
- Complex data modeling
- Creating interactive reports
- Row-level security
- Publishing and sharing reports
- Project: Interactive business performance dashboard
### Week 11-12: Integrated Project and Advanced Techniques
#### Week 11: Integrated Data Analytics Project Preparation
- Project scoping
- Data collection strategies
- Integrated analysis using multiple tools
- Project methodology and best practices
- Data storytelling techniques
#### Week 12: Comprehensive Data Analytics Project
- End-to-end data analytics project
- Using Python for data cleaning
- SQL for data extraction
- Excel for initial analysis
- Tableau and Power BI for visualization
- Presentation of findings
### Week 13-14: Advanced Topics and Career Preparation
#### Week 13: Advanced Analytics Techniques
- Introduction to machine learning with Python
- Basic predictive analytics
- Data ethics and privacy
- Version control with Git
- Collaborative data analysis techniques
#### Week 14: Career Preparation and Final Project
- Portfolio development
- Interview preparation for data analytics roles
- Final comprehensive project presentation
- Industry best practices
- Emerging trends in data analytics
## Assessment and Certification
- Weekly quizzes and practical assignments
- Mid-course project
- Final comprehensive project
- Certificate of completion
## Recommended Tools
- Python (Anaconda Distribution)
- SQL (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
- Microsoft Excel
- Tableau Desktop
- Power BI Desktop
- Git and GitHub
- Jupyter Notebook
## Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
- Have intermediate proficiency in Python for data analysis
- Understand advanced SQL querying and database management
- Create complex Excel analyses and visualizations
- Design interactive dashboards in Tableau
- Develop business intelligence reports in Power BI
- Understand end-to-end data analytics workflow
- Build a professional portfolio of data analytics projects
## Additional Resources
- Recommended online learning platforms
- Industry blogs and publications
- Professional networking tips
- Continuous learning pathways
**Note:** Course duration can be adjusted between 12-14 weeks based on
student's prior knowledge and learning pace. Practical, hands-on projects are
integrated throughout the curriculum to ensure real-world skill development.
