Data analysts spend a surprising amount of time on work that isn't analysis. AI changes that equation.

Data analysts and scientists spend a surprising amount of time on work that isn't analysis. Cleaning messy datasets, reformatting columns, writing documentation, building slide decks for stakeholders, debugging SQL queries, and explaining results to people who don't speak statistics. The actual thinking, the part you were hired for, gets squeezed into whatever time is left.

AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are changing that. They can generate and debug SQL and Python code, suggest approaches for tricky data problems, draft narrative summaries of your findings, and help you build clear visualizations faster. Your judgment and domain knowledge stay yours. AI just takes hours of repetitive work off your plate every single week.

8 hrs
Saved per week on data wrangling
60 sec
To generate a Python analysis script
22+
Data-specific prompt templates

What You'll Learn

Clean messy datasets in minutes instead of spending half the week on data prep
Generate and debug SQL queries with AI assistance
Write and troubleshoot Python code faster with AI prompts
Turn complex findings into plain-language stakeholder summaries
Build clear dashboards and presentation outlines in minutes
Document ETL processes and data pipelines without falling behind

Course Curriculum

4 units + 2 optional add-ons · ~25 hours · Certificate included

Foundation

Getting Started with AI in Data Analysis

  • Learn which AI tools fit into data workflows
  • Write prompts that return accurate, usable output
  • Understand the limits of AI with sensitive data
  • Build a habit of verifying AI-generated results
Core Skill

AI for Data Cleaning, Preparation, and SQL Workflows

  • Use AI to identify and fix data quality issues
  • Generate and debug SQL queries with AI assistance
  • Automate repetitive data transformation tasks
  • Document ETL processes and data pipelines faster
Productivity

AI for Statistical Analysis and Python Workflows

  • Get AI help choosing the right statistical approach
  • Write and troubleshoot Python code with AI tools
  • Interpret results and catch errors in AI-generated code
  • Speed up exploratory data analysis with AI prompts
Advanced

AI for Data Visualization, Storytelling, and Stakeholder Communication

  • Build clear dashboards and charts with AI guidance
  • Turn complex findings into plain-language summaries
  • Create stakeholder presentations that land
  • Write model and methodology documentation with AI
Optional Add-On

2 Add-On Units

Take your skills further with these optional add-on units, available to add during checkout.

Add-On

Master the Art of Prompting

Advanced prompting techniques: chain-of-thought, role-based prompts, few-shot examples, and strategies for getting consistent, high-quality output every time.

Add-On

Everyday AI in Action

Real-world workflows and case studies showing how professionals use AI daily. Includes copy-and-paste prompt templates for the 20 most common tasks.

What Students Say

Y. Huerta
Data Analyst, January 2026
★★★★★
"I enjoyed the course, it was clear and practical. Overall the course was very informative and valuable."
D. Luzzi
BI Analyst, February 2026
★★★★★
"I wanted to share my appreciation for the recent AI course. I found the training extremely informative and it gave me a much deeper understanding of how AI works and how it can support our claims processes."
S. Bernier
Data Scientist, March 2026
★★★★★
"I wanted to stay up-to-date and gain AI knowledge and know how. This class was great! It was very thorough, walked me through everything as a beginner and progressed as I learned more in each section. It gave real life examples of how to use AI on a daily basis. I would recommend!"
"Data analysts using AI assistants for code generation and data preparation report saving between 5 and 10 hours per week on routine tasks."
That time goes straight back into higher-value analysis and strategic projects that actually move the business forward.

What Changes When Data Teams Start Using AI

Before AI
  • Data cleaning eats up half the week
  • SQL debugging takes trial and error
  • Reports rewritten for every audience
  • Documentation always falls behind
  • Stakeholder decks built from scratch
After This Course
  • Messy data sorted in minutes, not days
  • AI spots the bug and suggests fixes
  • Summaries adapted to any audience fast
  • ETL and process docs drafted for you
  • Presentation outlines ready in minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know Python or SQL before taking this course?

Some familiarity with data tools helps, but the course is designed for analysts at all levels. If you work with data in any tool, from Excel to Tableau to Python, you will find practical applications throughout.

Which AI tools will I use?

The course teaches techniques that work across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other major AI tools. A free account on any of these platforms is all you need to get started.

How long will it take me to finish?

Most students complete the course in two to four weeks, studying a few hours per week. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines, and you keep lifetime access to all materials.

Can I use AI with sensitive or proprietary data?

Unit 1 covers the limits of AI with sensitive data and teaches you how to verify AI-generated results. You will learn exactly what is safe to share and what to keep out of AI tools.

What if the course is not right for me?

Every course is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied for any reason, email us and we will refund your payment within one business day. No questions asked.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. After completing the course, you take a short online exam. Pass it and you receive a Certificate of Completion from the Workplace AI Institute that you can share with employers or add to LinkedIn.

Earn Your Certificate

Next, you'll take a quick & easy online exam to earn your Certificate of Completion from the Workplace AI Institute.

  • Take the exam online, at your own pace
  • 99% pass rate with course preparation
  • Share your certificate on LinkedIn
  • Retake the exam if needed, at no cost

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