Digital data has the capacity to change the way we live and work and is already having a significant impact on our everyday lives, so what is data, how are we using it now, and what will we do with data in the future?

The Digital Data Essentials micro-credential looks at how the exponential growth of the internet, together with the increased ability to store vast amounts of data is changing the world around us. This course covers how data underpins new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation and how these will shape the future of data.

During this course you will learn:
• What is data
• Where do we find data
• What is big data
• How will we use data in the future.

The digital data essentials course covers the basics of data, its history, why data is used and how it is collected. This course demonstrates techniques for identifying qualitative and quantitative data and recognising patterns. The data digital essentials course provides an understanding of where data comes from, how it is generated and common data terminology.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding of data and its history
• Knowledge of the different types of data
• Awareness of where data is generated
• Understanding of the aspects of big data
• Ability to understand the importance of data.

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