This Specialization equips you with the skills to become a Generative AI Data Analyst, using ChatGPT to streamline data analysis, automate repetitive tasks, and uncover insights faster. You’ll learn to work with spreadsheets, databases, and unstructured documents—transforming raw data into compelling stories and visualizations. By mastering these AI-powered techniques and prompt engineering, you’ll stand out in a rapidly evolving data landscape and be prepared for the future of analytical work.
Generative AI Data Analyst Specialization
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Generative AI Data Analyst Specialization
Become a Generative AI Data Analyst. Learn how to use ChatGPT and generative AI tools to analyze data, automate workflows, and communicate insights with clarity and impact.
Instructor: Dr. Jules White
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Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Use ChatGPT and generative AI tools to clean, analyze, and visualize data from spreadsheets, databases, and unstructured sources.
Design AI-powered workflows that automate repetitive tasks, uncover insights, and communicate results through compelling data stories.
Write effective prompts tailored for data analysis tasks to enhance the accuracy, speed, and creativity of your AI-assisted work.
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April 2025
17 practice exercises
Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Transform complex database questions into accurate SQL queries through AI-guided exploration and experimental query generation
Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards without coding, directly from your query results
Implement frameworks like CLUE, TRUST, and CAPTURE to establish context, verify accuracy, and build reproducible analyses
Skills you'll gain
Category: SQL
Category: Generative AI
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Debugging
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Databases
Category: Prompt Engineering
What you'll learn
Explore and Understand Data with ChatGPT: Learn how to efficiently explore, describe, and understand complex datasets with AI assistance.
Automate Data Tasks and Tell Better Stories: Discover how to automate data extraction and craft compelling narratives for impact.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Transformation
Category: Excel Formulas
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Integration
Category: Pivot Tables And Charts
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Data Validation
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Generative AI
Category: Data Synthesis
Category: Data Quality
What you'll learn
Automate tasks in your work and life with ChatGPT Code Interpreter
Automate reading and creating PDFs, PowerPoint, Excel, images, video, and more
Skills you'll gain
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Creativity
Category: Information Management
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Data Presentation
Category: File Management
Category: Document Management
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Automation
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Generative AI
What you'll learn
How to apply prompt engineering to effectively work with large language models, like ChatGPT
How to use prompt patterns to tap into powerful capabilities within large language models
How to create complex prompt-based applications for your life, business, or education
Skills you'll gain
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Collaboration
Category: Ingenuity
Category: Generative AI
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Problem Solving
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Application Development
Category: Productivity
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Frequently asked questions
Learners should have a basic understanding of Excel and SQL, including how to navigate spreadsheets and write simple queries. No programming experience or prior knowledge of AI tools is required.
We recommend starting with these three classes in any order ChatGPT + Excel, Chat with Your Data, or Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT.
Upon completing the Specialization, you’ll be able to use ChatGPT and generative AI tools to clean, analyze, and visualize data from Excel, SQL databases, and unstructured documents. You’ll master prompt engineering to guide AI in exploring datasets, detecting patterns, and generating insights that support data-driven decisions. You’ll also learn how to use AI to summarize trends, predict outcomes, and automate reporting—transforming raw data into actionable intelligence and compelling stories. You’ll also learn how to explore complex datasets, uncover insights, and communicate your findings through compelling narratives—equipping you with the skills to thrive as a modern, AI-enabled data analyst.
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