Working with data isn't about following a straight path, it's an exploration. Learn to transform complex information into clear, actionable insights that solve real business problems during this Professional Edge training.

This training invites you to embrace curiosity, ask better questions, and navigate the messy realities of data analysis. Not every trail leads to a breakthrough, and that's part of the process. You'll chase insights, refine your approach, and discover how data can drive impactful business decisions.

This is an interactive, fast-paced experience designed for those ready to dive in, experiment, and uncover meaningful insights. To keep up with the pace, you should already be fluent in using the following Excel functions: VLOOKUP, text to columns, TRIM, pivot tables, and charts. If these aren't second nature, take time to refresh your skills before joining.

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Skills You'll Learn

This training will equip you to navigate the complexities of real-world data analysis with confidence, adaptability, and strategic insight—skills that set you apart in any business role. Whether you're headed for consulting, marketing, finance, or management, this experience will help you sharpen your analytical instincts and become a stronger decision-maker.

• Strategic inquiry – Develop the mindset to ask the right questions, uncover stakeholder needs, and frame data-driven problem-solving.
   
• Insightful analysis – Go beyond data collection to interpret patterns, extract meaning, and refine your approach when the data takes you in unexpected directions.
   
• Compelling storytelling – Transform complex information into clear, persuasive narratives that drive action.
   
• Dynamic visualization – Build dashboards that don’t just display data but tell a story, helping stakeholders see the bigger picture.
   

Schedule

• Friday, November 7, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person in Chiles 326)
• Friday, November 14, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person in Chiles 326)

Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a digital Business Insights Accelerator microcredential, validating your newly acquired skills. Microcredentials are portable, verifiable credentials that can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and offering tangible proof of in-demand competencies.
 

About the Instructor

Moni Graf has more than 15 years of expertise in business operations, data analytics, and project management, and has propelled growth for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, including the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and NCAA. She excels in transforming data into actionable insights, managing big data platforms, and developing technology-based solutions that enhance decision-making processes. Moni's strategic initiatives, particularly in sports analytics, have significantly impacted campaigns like "Olympians Made Here," which boosted support for college athletes on their path to the Olympics.