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This Specialization will help you get practical with data analysis, turning business intelligence into
real-world outcomes. We'll explore how a combination of better understanding, filtering, and
application of data can help you solve problems faster - leading to smarter and more effective
decision-making. Youll learn how to use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other common data
analysis and communication tools, and perhaps most importantly, we'll help you to present data to
others in a way that gets them engaged in your story and motivated to act.

What's more, should you enroll in these courses, you will be invited to join PwC's talent
network.Those who opt into this talent network will receive information about PwC career
opportunities, thought leadership, and happenings in the PwC global network.

Please note: If you'd like to audit the courses in this Specialization, you'll need to enroll in each
course separately and then you will see the audit option.

This specialization was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison
Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

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Projects Overview
This specialization will include a project at the end of each module and a capstone project at the end
of the specialization. Each project will provide you the chance to apply the skills of that lesson. In the
first module you'll plan an analysis approach, in the second and third modules you will analyze sets
of data using the Excel skills you learn. In the fourth module you will prepare a business
presentation.

In the final Capstone Project, you'll apply the skills youve learned by working through a mock client
business problem. You'll analyze a set of data, looking for the business insights. Then you'll create
and visualize your findings, before recording a video to present your recommendations to the client.

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1. COURSE 1

Data-driven Decision Making

Upcoming session: Aug 7 Sep 11.

Subtitles
English, Japanese
About the Course
Welcome to Data-driven Decision Making. In this course you'll get an introduction to Data Analytics
and its role in business decisions. You'll learn why data is important and how it has evolved. You'll be
introduced to Big Data and how it is used. You'll also be introduced to a framework for conducting
Data Analysis and what tools and techniques are commonly used. Finally, you'll have a chance to
put your knowledge to work in a simulated business setting. This course was created by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

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WEEK 1

Introduction to Data Analytics

In this module you'll learn the basics of data analytics and how businesses use to solve problems.
You'll learn the value data analytics brings to business decision-making processes. Well introduce
you to a framework for data analysis and tools used in data analytics. Finally, were going to talk
about careers and roles in data analytics and data science.

Video Specialization overview

Video Welcome to Data Driven Decision Making

Reading Course overview and syllabus

Reading Updating your profile

Other Get to know your classmates and share your goals

Video What is Data Analytics?

Video Solving business problems using data analytics

Reading The value delivered by analytics

Video Making business-defining decisions using data analytics

Reading PwC's Global Data and Analytics Survey 2016

Video A Message from our Chief People Officer at PwC

Video Why do you need a data and analytics framework?

Video The 4 aspects of the data and analytics framework

Reading The data and analytics framework

Video Data and analytics framework: tools and techniques

Reading Types of analytics

Video Make better and faster decisions with data and analytics

Other Making better and faster decisions

Video Data and analytics at PwC

Reading Careers and roles in a professional services firm

Quiz Week 1 Quiz

Video Week 1 recap with Amity and Mike

Reading Learn more about PwC and our career opportunities

WEEK 2

Technology and types of data

This module is an introductory look at big data and big data analytics where you will learn the about
different types of data. Well also introduce you to PwC's perspective on big data and explain the
impact of big data on businesses. Finally we will name some of the different types of tools and
technologies used to gather data.
Video The marketplace and emerging trends in big data analytics

Other Predicting the implications of technology advancements

Video Business impacts of technology advancements and data trends

Other What technology advacements have changed your behaviors?

Video What is Big Data?

Reading "Structured", "Semi-Structured", and "Unstructured" data

Reading Implications of unstructured data - Case studies

Video PwC's perspective on big data

Video Data and analytics examples at PwC

Other Data in action discussion

Video Identifying, organizing and processing data

Reading Data tools and technologies

Other What is the value you can expect from emerging trends in big data?

Quiz Week 2 Quiz

Video Week 2 recap with Amity and Mike

WEEK 3

Data analysis techniques and tools

In this module we will describe some of the tools for data analytics and some of the key technologies
for data analysis. We will talk about how visualization is important to the practice of data analytics.
Finally we will identify a variety of tools and languages used and consider when those tools are best
used.

Video Types of data analysis techniques

Reading Data analysis approaches and techniques

Video The role of Excel

Video The role of SAS

Video The role of R

Video The role of Python

Video The Power of Visualization

Video The role of Tableau

Video The role of QlikView

Other What tools have you used?

Quiz Week 3 quiz

Video Week 3 recap with Amity and Mike

WEEK 4

Data-driven decision making project

The course project will give you an opportunity to practice what you have learned. You will
participate in a simulated business situation in which you will select the best course of action. You
 will then prepare a final deliverable which will be evaluated by your peers. Additionally, you will have
the opportunity to provide feedback on your peer's submissions.

Video Intro to Week 4 and Course Project

Reading Final course simulation

Quiz Final course simulation quiz

Peer Review Final Project and Peer Review with Feedback

Video Course recap with Amity and Mike

Reading Learn more about PwC and our career opportunities

2. COURSE 2

Problem Solving with Excel

Upcoming session: Jul 31 Sep 4.

Commitment
Approximately 4 weeks to complete. Expect to spend 3 hours a week completing the
course content.
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course explores Excel as a tool for solving business problems. In this course you will learn the
basic functions of excel through guided demonstration. Each week you will build on your excel skills
and be provided an opportunity to practice what youve learned. Finally, you will have a chance to
put your knowledge to work in a final project. Please note, the content in this course was developed
using a Windows version of Excel 2013. This course was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

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WEEK 1

Overview of Excel

In this module you will learn the basics of Excel navigation and Excel basic functionality. You will
learn how to navigate the basic Excel screen including using formulas, subtotals and text formatting.
We will provide you an opportunity to perform a problem solving exercise using the basic Excel skills.

Video Welcome to Problem Solving with Excel

Reading Course Overview and Syllabus

Reading Meet the PwC Content Developers

Other Meet Your Classmates

Video Tao of Excel

Reading Guiding Principles for Using Excel

Video Week 1 Welcome

Reading Excel Basics Workbook

Video Excel Basics and Navigation Part 1

Video Excel Basics and Navigation Part 2

Reading Excel Basics and Navigation Handout

Quiz Excel Basics and Navigation Quiz

Video A Message from our Chief People Officer at PwC

Reading Basic Functionality Workbook

Video Paste Special - Part 1

Video Paste Special - Part 2

Video Cell Locking - Part 1

Video Cell Locking - Part 2

Video Named Ranges

Reading Basic Functionality Handout

Quiz Basic Functionality Quiz

Reading Subtotal Excel Workbook

Video Subtotal - Part 1

Video Subtotal - Part 2

Reading Subtotal Handout

Quiz Subtotal Quiz

Reading Week 1 Project

Quiz Week 1 project quiz

WEEK 2

vLookups and Data Cleansing

In this module you will learn about VLookup, value cleansing and text functions. We will also
introduce you to PwC's perspective on the value in cleansing data and using the appropriate
functions. Finally, we will provide you an opportunity to perform a problem solving exercise using
VLookup, value cleansing and text function.

Video Welcome to Week 2

Reading VLookup Workbook

Video VLookup

Video Use VLOOKUP, data validation and multiple VLOOKUPs together

Video HLOOKUP

Video Nesting

Reading VLookup Handout

Quiz VLookup

Reading Data Cleansing: Values Workbook

Video Data Cleansing: Values - CLEAN- 1a

Video Values - CLEAN -1b

Video Values - TRIM

Video Values - SUBSTITUTE

Video Values - VALUE

Video Values - TEXT

Video Values - Stored as Text

Reading Data Cleansing: Values Handout

Quiz Data Cleanse - Values Quiz

Reading Data Cleansing: Text Workbook

Video Data Cleansing: Text Functions

Video Text - LEN

Video Text - CONCATENATE

Video Text - Data Validation

Reading Data Cleansing: Text Handout

Quiz Data Cleanse - Text Quiz

Reading Week 2 Project

Quiz Week 2 Quiz

Reading Hints for Week 2 Project

WEEK 3

Logical Functions & Pivot Tables

In this module you will learn about logical functions and pivot tables. We will show you how to create
and use pivot tables to solve business problems. We will give you an opportunity to practice creating
and using a pivot table to solve a business problem. Finally, we will share some insight on PwCs
perspectives on the impact of Excel on your career and work.

Video Welcome to Week 3

Reading Logical Functions Workbook

Video Logical Functions: Introduction

Video Logical Functions - COUNTIFS

Video Logical Functions - COUNTIFS Part 2

Video Logical Functions - SUMIFS

Video Logical Functions - SUMIFS Part 2

Video Logical Functions - IF + THEN

Video Logical Functions - IF + AND

Video Logical Functions - IF + OR

Video Logical Functions - Nesting

Reading Logical Functions Handout

Quiz Logical Functions Quiz

Video Bringing Value with Excel

Other How will you bring value by using Excel?

Reading Pivot Tables Workbook

Video Pivot Tables

Video Navigate a Pivot Table

Video Sort a Pivot Table

Video Advanced Filtering

Video Calculated Fields

Video Slicers
Reading Pivot Tables Handout

Quiz Pivot Tables Quiz

Reading Week 3 Project

Quiz Week 3 Project Quiz

WEEK 4

More Advanced Formulas

In this module you will learn more advanced Excel formulas. We will show you how to create
statistical formulas, perform an index match, and lastly, build financial formulas. We will provide you
with an opportunity to problem solve using statistical formulas. Finally, we will give you an
opportunity to practice what you have learned through a final project.

Video Welcome to Week 4

Reading Statistical Forecasting Workbook

Video Intro to Statistical Forcasting

Video Statistical Forecasting - Part 1

Video Statistical Forecasting - Part 2

Reading Statistical Forecasting Handout

Quiz Statistical Forecasting Quiz

Reading Index Match Workbook

Video Index Match

Video Index Match: MATCH Formula

 Video x and y Variables

Video 2 Variable Lookup

Reading Index Match Handout

Quiz Index Match Quiz

Reading Financial Function Workbook

Video Financial Function - NPV and IRR

Video Financial Function - Calculating Payment Schedule

Video Financial Function - Calculating Payment Period

Reading Financial Function Handout

Quiz Financial Functions

Reading Week 4 Project

Quiz Week 4 Project Quiz

Video Course Wrap-up

Reading Learn more about PwC and our career opportunities

3. COURSE 3

Data Visualization with Advanced Excel

Upcoming session: Jul 31 Sep 4.

Commitment
4 weeks of study, 3-4 hours per week
 Subtitles
English
About the Course
In this course, you will get hands-on instruction of advanced Excel 2013 functions. Youll learn to use
PowerPivot to build databases and data models. Well show you how to perform different types of
scenario and simulation analysis and youll have an opportunity to practice these skills by leveraging
some of Excel's built in tools including, solver, data tables, scenario manager and goal seek. In the
second half of the course, will cover how to visualize data, tell a story and explore data by reviewing
core principles of data visualization and dashboarding. Youll use Excel to build complex graphs and
Power View reports and then start to combine them into dynamic dashboards. This course was
created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New
York, 10017.

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4. COURSE 4

Effective Business Presentations with

Powerpoint
Upcoming session: Jul 31 Sep 4.

Commitment
4 weeks of study, 3-4 hours a week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course is all about presenting the story of the data, using PowerPoint. You'll learn how to
structure a presentation, to include insights and supporting data. You'll also learn some design
principles for effective visuals and slides. You'll gain skills for client-facing communication - including
public speaking, executive presence and compelling storytelling. Finally, you'll be given a client
profile, a business problem, and a set of basic Excel charts, which you'll need to turn into a
presentation - which you'll deliver with iterative peer feedback. This course was created by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

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5. COURSE 5

Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the

PwC Approach Final Project
Upcoming session: Aug 14 Sep 25.

Subtitles
English
About the Capstone Project
In this Capstone Project, you'll bring together all the new skills and insights you've learned through
the four courses. You'll be given a 'mock' client problem and a data set. You'll need to analyze the
data to gain business insights, research the client's domain area, and create recommendations.
You'll then need to visualize the data in a client-facing presentation. You'll bring it all together in a
recorded video presentation. This course was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an
address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

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