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Data Survival Skills on LinkedIn Learning

The data survival skills is a biweekly series that is full of data survival skills for different scenerios and different tools. 

Adding data leveraging cross joins

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Adding data leveraging cross joins Join Robin to master cross joins in SQL and Excel. Streamline your data merging for effective project management and analysis. Learn How To: Use Cross Joins The Data Skills Survival ...

Using Case statements for conditional logic in SQL queries

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Using Case statements for conditional logic in SQL queries In this video, Robin continues to explore booking data, this time incorporating SQL queries and Case statements to classify data and highlight meaningful trends in her ...

Analyzing data using a matrix and conditional formats

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Analyzing data using a matrix and conditional formats Have an Excel sheet with pivot tables full of data? Want to visualize those in Power BI in meaningful ways? Let Robin step you through the next ...

Using various pivot formats

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Using various pivot formats to tell different stories for your presentations Every visual tells a story. Learn how to use Pivots to share different stories on the same data. Learn How To: Use Different Pivot ...

Perform basic analysis

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Perform basic analysis on data sets No single data set is exactly the same. Learn how to do the basic analysis techniques to learn more about your data. Learn How To: Analyze Data Sets The ...

Using analysis commands

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Using the analysis commands built into popular tools Most systems have some basic analysis built in to the software. Learn how to take your analysis up a step using these built-in tools. Learn How To: ...

Basic dates analysis

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Using basic dates analysis It's in the gap you can tell the story. This is a must watch video. This will show you how to gain some great data structure for data that needs to ...

Building paginated reports in Power BI

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Building paginated reports in Power BI Learn how to quickly build basic paginated reports using PowerBI Report Builder. Learn How To Make Paginated Reports In Power BI The Data Skills Survival Kit Series If you're ...

Edit visual interactions

The value dashboard design is one that showcases exceptional visual interactions.
Edit visual interactions  Learn how to create interactive dashboards with a few static items that never update. Learn How To Edit Interactions In Dashboards The Data Skills Survival Kit Series If you're a data analyst, ...

Normalizing data to achieve a data design

Data on a single topic is normalized in a separate table, which other tables reference.
Normalizing data to achieve a data design Normalizing data is typically the skill of a database designer, but when you are an analyst, you design data sets. No keys on how to break data to ...

Working with full outer joins

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Working with full outer joins Often times we find as data workers we are trying to determine what is on two data sets. We want to see everything that matches or doesn't match from two ...

Using anti joins to search for data

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Using anti joins to search for data We know that data sets cannot be achieved efficiently without adjusting joins so we learn about left and right joins. Then as we produce these results sometimes we ...

Joining data with common data between two unrelated data sets

The goal is to join data with common data between two unrelated data sets, ensuring one list has an established key and incorporating that key into the other lists.
Joining data with common data between two unrelated data sets Joining data is part of the life of a data analyst. The problem is that most data sets that need to be joined exist in ...

Creating unique identifiers between two data sets 

When we are missing a key field, we have to determine how to join the data by creating unique identifiers between two data sets.
Creating unique identifiers between two data sets When a join is required, and the field doesn't exist, you must learn to create a field to create a unique identifier. This will allow you to enjoy ...

Data Fundamentals Unpacked

Join Robin Hunt, Bill Shander and Gini Von Courter every month to unpack data fundamentals and skills of the trade.

Data Fundamentals Unpacked: Scary Data Words

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October 20, 2023 - Robin, Gini, and Oz talked through some SCARY data words again this year- watch out for kurtosis! If you too have felt intimdated or overwhelmed by an unfamiliar data word, give ...

Building The Data Workforce – Helen Wall

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Helen Wall is a data analytics and business analysis expert. Helen is skilled in data analysis—querying, analyzing, and modeling data to gain insights—and creating visualizations that illustrate metrics, to help businesses make informed decisions. In ...

Building The Data Workforce – Bill Shander

Bill Shander is an information designer, helping clients turn their data into compelling visual and often interactive experiences. He teaches data storytelling, information design and data visualization on LinkedIn Learning, at the University of Vermont, ...

Building The Data Workforce – Oz du Soleil

Oz du Soleil, Microsoft Excel MVP, Author, YouTube Creator By day, Oz uses Excel to battle Crap Data, blazing trails through data's dusty badlands. By night, he's a collector of kaleidoscopes. With a fiery passion ...

Building The Data Workforce – Gini von Courter

Gini von Courter has taught computer classes on Microsoft Office for 20+ years and has authored 30+ books. Gini has been providing computer classes and seminars on Microsoft Office and related products for more than ...

Building The Data Workforce – Robin Hunt

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Robin Hunt is a developer and educator focused on process development, data management, and custom workflows. Robin loves to inspire people to "think something new" and has a passion for people and data. She actively ...

Building The Data Workforce

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Gini von Courter has taught computer classes on Microsoft Office for 20+ years and has authored 30+ books. Gini has been providing computer classes and seminars on Microsoft Office and related products for more than ...

DFU: People Analytics

Unpacking the fundamentals of people analytics data.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** August 9, 2023 - We sure did miss having Gini on this episode, having Dr. Huang on was such a treat! The way she sees things is ...

DFU: What languages should you learn for Data

What languages should you learn for data? Data languages.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** June 13, 2023 - Helen Wall returns for this fantastic talk about languages, coding, and data. The discussion covers problem solving, what is and is not programming, ...

DFU: Imposter Syndrome

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - unpacking data fundamentals.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** May 26, 2023 - On this episode of Data Fundamentals Unpacked we dig deep into imposter syndrome. We go over what it is, why it happens, and ...

DFU: Finding portfolio building work

Unlocking data fundamentals for portfolio building opportunities.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** March 13, 2023 - A portfolio is a valuable way to demonstrate your skills to potential clients and employers- do you have one? Should you? The team ...

DFU: Data-Driven Decision Making

Data-Driven Decision Making unpacked - episode 12.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** November 22, 2022 - Today's episode is one with a controversial title- IS data-driven decision making actually bunk, or is data-driven decision making used as a scapegoat ...

DFU: When Data Gets Scary

When data gets scary, explore the fundamentals that unpack it.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** October 25, 2022 - Oz du Soleil is on the program for this episode! He's the perfect guest for an episode about SCARY data- what scares the ...

DFU: Plan Your Learning Path

Learning path unpacked - episode 10.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** September 13, 2022 - On this episode of Data Fundamentals Unpacked we go over learning. Whether you're at the beginning of considering starting your path to being ...

DFU: Bias

Unpacking data fundamentals and biases in episode 9.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** July 13, 2022 - We are excited to have expert Stacey A. Gordon join us for a discussion on bias, how we can learn more on the ...

DFU: Common Sense

Common Sense data fundamentals unpacked.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** April 13, 2022 - Common sense is a fun topic. Do we need it in data, or is book sense enough? How do we get it, how ...

DFU: Data Ethics

In this episode of Data fundamentals unpacked, we explore the important topic of Data Ethics.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** March 10, 2022 - Doug Rose joins us this week for a fascinating talk about ethics in data. What rules do we have, what rules should we ...

DFU: Math and Statistics

Data fundamentals unpacked - episode 6 dives deep into the core concepts of math and statistics.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** February 24, 2022 - Today we figure out our relationships with math, our own barriers to getting comfortable with numbers, and times when we've had to wrestle ...

DFU: Seasonality

Unpacking data seasonality in episode 5.
***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** December 2, 2021 - Seasonality is the topic at hand, and everyone brings great personal insights to what seasonality is, why it's important to consider, and how ...

DFU: Tools Agnosticism

***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** September 16, 2021 - In this episode we took a look at how people use (and don't use!) tools and how data professionals adapt to changing situations. ...

DFU: Big Data

***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** July 15, 2021 - Big Data is this episode's topic. It's a hot topic, but what's smoke and what's fire? Helen Wall joins the team as we ...

DFU: Uncertainty

***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** June 17, 2021 - On this episode of Data Fundamentals unpacked we have a wide-ranging talk on uncertainty in data and uncertainty in the wider world. We ...

DFU: Data Literacy

***For best viewing experience log in to LinkedIn*** May 18, 2021 - On this episode of Data Fundamentals unpacked we have a lively discussion of what data literacy means to different people in different contexts ...

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Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics

 

Understanding the technical aspects is crucial, but your approach of highlighting the broader skill set required in a data-driven industry is truly commendable. The discussions on effective communication, problem-solving, and working collaboratively in a team have already begun to broaden my perspective on what it takes to succeed in this field.

- Daniel R., August, 2023

Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics

I love the fact that the instructor speaks with lots of authority and she is so to the point! Love her accent.

- Min J., July, 2023

Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics

 

The 'Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics' course on LinkedIn Learning is a great course for beginners. The engaging instructor's passion for data analytics and dynamic teaching style piqued my interested. This course excelled at providing clear explanations and breaking complex topics down into manageable parts. Emphasis is placed on practical relevance and demonstrated the use of data analytics in solving complex problems. Starts with the basics and slowly building on them, to make it accessible and enjoyable for newcomers. Overall, this was a highly recommended course that provided a solid foundation in data analytics.

- Monty N., July, 2023

Learning Data Analytics 2

 

This course gives a good overview of data analytics. Some of the advanced techniques are discussed. Highly recommended.

- Junayed P., April, 2023

Learning Data Analytics 2

 

Great tips along the way that have already improved my workflow. Really good explanations of topics that I have had difficulty conveying to management. Highly recommend for any data consumer.

- Patrick M., April, 2023

Learning Data Analytics 2

 

I've loved this content so far. It's super engaging, and exactly what I need to be learning. I have loved that the instructor goes over the challenges as if I hadn't done them, that way if I don't have the time I can still understand what was asked of me and how it was supposed to be done!

- Ashlynn W., August, 2022

Learning Data Analytics 1

 

I love the instructor's passion for data. Her explanations were clear and concise which makes it easy for anyone to understand and appreciate what data is about and how is it used daily.

- Armid H., August, 2023

Learning Data Analytics 1

 

This course is a game changer for anyone looking to get into Data Analytics. It's A LOT of information, but a great pace and with a great instructor! I'm more confident in my abilities to pursue Data Analytics now. Thanks so much Robin and LinkedIn!

- Neesa J., August, 2023

Learning Data Analytics 1

 

This is a very important skill necessary to survive in today's business environment. I will recommend this course to anyone that wants to create a sustainable impact in any business sector.

- Rajuno D., July, 2023

Access 2019: Building Dashboards for Excel

 

Very clear descriptions of functions and features. Good speaker!

- Rob H., May, 2021

Building Solutions Using Excel and Access 2019 Together

 

Good explanations, at the right level for someone already having a basic understanding of databases. The level of detail strikes a really good balance between too much and too little detail. Well done!

- Jason H., March, 2023

Building Solutions Using Excel and Access 2019 Together

 

Thank you so much, I really benefitted from this course and learned so much!

- Leah A., November, 2020

Building Solutions Using Excel and Access 2019 Together

Great for beginners and as a refresher course if you have not used for a long period of time.

- John M., June, 2023

Excel: Data Validation in Depth

 

Very informative and practical lecture. Highly recommended.

- Kenneth O., May, 2023

The Data Skills Survival Kit

 

Great content, highly relevant for what I'm doing currently in my role in Ecommerce. Great examples and easy to follow. I will be able to add what I've learned immediately to improve my productivity and manage my data more efficiently and effectively.

- Adam C., March, 2023

The Data Skills Survival Kit

I have learned Power BI and Excel tips while taking the course, definitely will recommend to other learners.

- Thanh P., February, 2023

The Data Skills Survival Kit

 

Great! Simple to follow and very useful content.

- Mandeep A., April, 2023

The Data Skills Survival Kit

 

Very insightful and easy to relate data sets.

- Deborrah P., April, 2023

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