The Foundational Analytics Certification focuses on establishing foundational skills in quantitative data analysis and visualization. Learn to harness the full potential of Excel to analyze, clean, and transform raw data into valuable insights. You’ll explore more advanced visualization techniques and platforms, culminating in the creation of interactive dashboards in Tableau that bring your data to life. Whether presenting to stakeholders or using data for decision-making, this module ensures your data tells a compelling story.
Learn the essential skills you need to be impactful at your job:
- Excel for Data Analysis
- Advanced Excel for Data Analysis
- Data Visualization in Excel
- Creating Interactive Dashboards with Tableau
This certification’s research-backed approach to learning includes the components you need to ensure you can retain and apply what you learn to your work.
Pre-recorded Content
So you can learn where you want, when you want.
Office Hours
Weekly live support sessions to help you troubleshoot challenges.
Skill Sprints
Monthly live micro-learning opportunities.
Q+A Board
Anytime help from your instructors and peers.
Networking
Discussion board + annual gatherings at the AEA conference.
Discounted Workshops
Certifications provide over 10% off the regular workshop price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the certification take to complete?
Workshop content is every Sunday for four weeks. You can expect to dedicate 5-10 hours per week learning the content.
What are the dates?
March 2nd through March 28th.
Are the lessons recorded or live?
All lessons are pre-recorded. If you’d like live support, you will have access to weekly office hours sessions each Friday from 3-4pm EST.
What if I’m only interested in some of the topics?
You’re most welcome to design your own learning journey. Check out our other certifications and workshops to craft something that works for you.
About Your Instructors
Liz DiLuzio, Principal Instructor/Course Developer
Liz DiLuzio has master’s degrees in social work and in public health, and nearly two decades of experience in the fields of education, social work, and evaluation. She serves as Lead Curator of AEA365 and as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods in Evaluation at New York University. She and her team have been providing data analytics workshops to the City of New York through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services for the past 8 years. Liz is currently a Doctorate student in Adult Education at the University of New Hampshire.
Ian Duffee, Assistant Instructor (Excel)
Ian Duffee is a data professional with over 8 years of experience working with labor unions, non-profits, and membership-based organizations. His work helps organizations use data to understand, activate, and mobilize their membership to win campaigns. He currently works with the Committee of Interns and Residents, SEIU, a labor union for healthcare workers nationwide. He has BA from SUNY Geneseo, and is based in Ridgewood, Queens.