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Virtually every modern application is based on data. Data is the backbone of every smartphone application, smart lighting fixture, and even modern vehicle – it’s no exaggeration to say that data is the driving force of our digital society.
We’re thrilled to have you join our Exploring Data and Analytics course, where we’ll explore the foundational concepts and practices that form the bedrock of data services in the Azure ecosystem.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data is not just information; it’s a strategic asset that powers innovation and drives decision-making. This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the world of data on Microsoft Azure.
It is recommended to complete the units in order, starting from the first one.
We also recommend that you complete the courses of this micro degree in order. Before taking on this one, please make sure that you have already completed the courses 1) Exploring Microsoft Azure and 2) Exploring Artificial Intelligence. This is the third course of this micro degree.
The scope of this course is one European study credit (1 ECTS), and a pass/fail grading system is used. You must complete every assignment in order to pass the course. You can follow the completion on Course progress page by pressing the progress icon in the top right corner. You can advance at your own pace and move around the course platform as you go – take your time to review from time to time and get the most out of your studies. Once you’ve completed the course, you will receive a course completion certificate and a LinkedIn sharable badge to show your new skills.
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a tool of the European Higher Education Area for making studies and courses more transparent. It helps students to move between countries and to have their academic qualifications and study periods abroad recognized. ECTS allows credits taken at one higher education institution to be counted towards a qualification studied for at another. ECTS credits represent learning based on defined learning outcomes and their associated workload. ECTS enhances the flexibility of study programmes for students. It also supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of higher education programmes. It is a central tool in the Bologna Process, which aims to make national education systems more comparable internationally. ECTS also helps make other documents, such as the Diploma Supplement, clearer and easier to use in different countries. ECTS has been adopted by most of the countries in the European Higher Education Area as the national credit system and is increasingly used elsewhere.
Elisa is a Finnish telecommunications company. We’re providing digital services and solutions for things that are important to people and for sustainable development. Elisa is a Finnish market leader in telecommunications, and one of the largest IT suppliers in Finland.
During our 140-year history, we have been an integral part of Finland’s development into an information society, both as a provider of quality services and building tomorrow’s digital society. Today we serve over 2.8 million customers in Finland, Estonia, and internationally, working daily to improve customer experience and quality. We employ more than 5,600 professionals.
The latest technologies and the opportunities they bring are part of our everyday life in Elisa. Artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning have been at the forefront of internal development of Elisa for many years. We look forward to new innovations developing along with this course. Learn more at https://yrityksille.elisa.fi/tekoaly.
Find out more about working with us in the following videos!
This course has been developed by Microsoft Skills for Jobs, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, and mentor companies. Arrow ECS Finland has been a valued partner in video production. The learning platform, Edukamu, is developed by Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
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Meet the Mentors: Elisa