Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data from Coursera

In this hands-on project, learners will develop the essential skillset to excel in data analysis and storytelling using Qlik Sense. Through guided instruction, learners will become proficient in navigating the Qlik Sense platform, harnessing its powerful features, and efficiently loading data for analysis. By integrating multiple datasets, learners will conduct a comprehensive customer churn analysis, capitalizing on Qlik Sense's Auto-Analysis capabilities to uncover meaningful patterns, derive insights, and make informed business decisions. Using tables and charts, learners will analyze diverse datasets, including Customer Churn, Customer Interactions, and Customer Sentiment, and effectively communicate valuable insights and recommendations to stakeholders. This project will equip learners with the necessary knowledge and expertise to excel in data analysis, storytelling, and driving informed decision-making using Qlik Sense. Prior knowledge of basic data analysis concepts and familiarity with Qlik Sense is recommended before engaging in this project.

Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Syllabus

Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data

Develop the essential skill set to excel in data analysis and storytelling using Qlik Sense. Become proficient in navigating the Qlik Sense platform, harnessing its powerful features, and efficiently loading data for analysis. By integrating multiple datasets, you will conduct a comprehensive customer churn analysis, capitalizing on Qlik Sense's autoanalysis capabilities to uncover meaningful patterns, derive insights, and make informed business decisions. Using tables and charts, you will analyze diverse datasets, including customer churn, customer interactions, and customer sentiment, and effectively communicate valuable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

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Develops skills and knowledge that are highly relevant to job functions

Offers hands-on labs and interactive materials for practical application

Builds a solid foundation for beginners to excel in data analysis using Qlik Sense

Enhances existing foundation for intermediate learners to strengthen their data analysis skills

May require familiarity with basic data analysis concepts and Qlik Sense for optimal learning

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data with these activities:

Practice loading and manipulating data in Qlik Sense

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Reinforce your understanding of data loading and manipulation in Qlik Sense by working through some guided tutorials. This will help you to become more proficient in using Qlik Sense's features.

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Follow the Qlik Sense tutorials on loading and manipulating data.
Work through the exercises in the Qlik Sense documentation.
Attend a Qlik Sense workshop or webinar.

Join a study group to discuss the course material

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Engaging in discussions with other students can help you to understand the course material more deeply and identify areas where you need additional support.

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Find a study group or create your own.
Meet with your study group regularly to discuss the course material.
Share your thoughts and insights with the group.
Help other students to understand the material.

Attend a Qlik Sense user group meeting

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Networking with other Qlik Sense users can provide you with valuable insights and resources.

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Find a Qlik Sense user group meeting in your area.
Attend the meeting.
Network with other Qlik Sense users.

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Practice using Qlik Sense to analyze real-world data

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Working through guided tutorials that use real-world data can help you to apply your Qlik Sense skills to real-world problems. This will give you a better understanding of how to use Qlik Sense to solve business problems.

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Find a guided tutorial that uses real-world data.
Follow the steps in the tutorial.
Analyze the data and generate insights.

Create a Qlik Sense dashboard to analyze a customer churn dataset

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Creating a Qlik Sense dashboard to analyze a customer churn dataset will help you to apply the skills you learn in the course to a real-world problem. This will give you a deeper understanding of how to use Qlik Sense to extract insights from data.

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Gather a customer churn dataset.
Load the dataset into Qlik Sense.
Create visualizations to analyze the data.
Write a report summarizing your findings.

Attend a Qlik Sense training workshop

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Taking a Qlik Sense training workshop can help you to develop your skills and knowledge in a structured environment.

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Find a Qlik Sense training workshop that meets your needs.
Attend the workshop.
Participate in the exercises and discussions.

Become a mentor to another Qlik Sense user

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Mentoring another Qlik Sense user can help you to solidify your understanding of the software and develop your leadership skills.

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Find a Qlik Sense user who is less experienced than you.
Offer to mentor them.
Provide guidance and support to your mentee.
Help your mentee to achieve their Qlik Sense goals.

Career center

Learners who complete Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Visualization Specialist

Data Visualization Specialists create visual representations of data to help businesses communicate insights and make informed decisions. This course can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Qlik Sense to create data visualizations. You'll learn how to choose the right charts and graphs, design effective dashboards, and communicate your findings in a clear and concise way.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to help businesses make informed decisions. This course can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Qlik Sense, a powerful data analysis tool. You'll learn how to load data, create visualizations, and analyze data to uncover trends and patterns. This course can help you build a foundation for a successful career as a Data Analyst.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analysts use data to provide businesses with insights into their operations and customers. This course can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Qlik Sense to analyze data and develop insights. You'll learn how to identify trends, develop insights, and make recommendations that can help businesses improve their performance.

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Market Researcher

Market Researchers collect and analyze data to understand consumer behavior and trends. This course can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Qlik Sense to analyze data and communicate your findings to stakeholders. You'll learn how to conduct surveys, analyze data, and develop insights that can help businesses make better marketing decisions.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems and develop new products and services. This course can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Qlik Sense to analyze data and build predictive models. You'll learn how to identify trends, develop insights, and build models that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help businesses improve their performance by analyzing data and making recommendations. This course can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Qlik Sense to analyze data and communicate your findings to stakeholders. You'll learn how to identify trends, develop insights, and make recommendations that can help businesses improve their profitability and efficiency.

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Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts analyze financial data to make recommendations on investments and financial strategies. This course can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Qlik Sense to analyze financial data and develop financial models. You'll learn how to identify trends, develop insights, and build models that can help businesses make better financial decisions.

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Product Manager

Product Managers plan and develop products. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn the basics of product management, as it will teach you how to use Qlik Sense to analyze customer data and develop product roadmaps. However, this course is not a comprehensive introduction to product management and you may need to take additional courses or training to develop the skills you need to succeed in this role.

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Operations Manager

Operations Managers plan and execute operations. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn the basics of operations management, as it will teach you how to use Qlik Sense to track operational performance and manage resources. However, this course is not a comprehensive introduction to operations management and you may need to take additional courses or training to develop the skills you need to succeed in this role.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers build and maintain the infrastructure that stores and processes data. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn the basics of data engineering, as it will teach you how to load data into Qlik Sense and manage data sources. However, this course is not a comprehensive introduction to data engineering and you may need to take additional courses or training to develop the skills you need to succeed in this role.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers lead and manage sales teams. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn the basics of sales management, as it will teach you how to use Qlik Sense to track sales performance and manage customer relationships. However, this course is not a comprehensive introduction to sales management and you may need to take additional courses or training to develop the skills you need to succeed in this role.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn the basics of project management, as it will teach you how to use Qlik Sense to track project progress and manage resources. However, this course is not a comprehensive introduction to project management and you may need to take additional courses or training to develop the skills you need to succeed in this role.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers plan and execute marketing campaigns. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn the basics of marketing management, as it will teach you how to use Qlik Sense to analyze marketing data and develop marketing campaigns. However, this course is not a comprehensive introduction to marketing management and you may need to take additional courses or training to develop the skills you need to succeed in this role.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and build the architecture for data systems. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn the basics of data architecture, as it will teach you how to design data models and manage data quality. However, this course is not a comprehensive introduction to data architecture and you may need to take additional courses or training to develop the skills you need to succeed in this role.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design and develop software applications. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn the basics of software development, as it will teach you how to use Qlik Sense to create visualizations and dashboards. However, this course is not a comprehensive introduction to software development and you may need to take additional courses or training to develop the skills you need to succeed in this role.

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