Mini course · Intermediate level
Healthcare Data Analysis Basics
Ask better questions of your data and turn numbers into findings people trust.
What is Healthcare Data Analysis Basics?
Healthcare generates large amounts of data, but turning it into useful insight requires a clear question, clean data and the right analysis. This course teaches practical analysis for non-analysts: framing analytical questions, preparing and cleaning data, descriptive statistics, comparing groups and time periods, recognising misleading results, and presenting findings with clear charts and plain-language conclusions. Exercises use realistic healthcare datasets in Excel.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Frame a clear analytical question for a described problem
- Clean and prepare a healthcare dataset for analysis
- Calculate and interpret descriptive statistics
- Compare results across groups and time periods appropriately
- Recognise pitfalls such as small numbers and confounding
- Present findings with a clear chart and plain-language conclusion
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available
1Starting With the Question
16 minFree preview· Course content
Starting With the Question
What do you actually need to know?
2Preparing Clean Data
18 min· Course content
Preparing Clean Data
Available after you enroll.
3Describing Your Data
18 min· Course content
Describing Your Data
Available after you enroll.
4Comparing and Trending
20 min· Course content
Comparing and Trending
Available after you enroll.
5Telling the Story
18 min· Course content
Telling the Story
Available after you enroll.
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Should I take Excel for Healthcare Professionals first?
It helps if you are new to Excel.
Do I need statistics software?
No. Everything is done in Excel.
Does it cover statistical tests?
Only the basics. Biostatistics Without Fear covers interpretation in more depth.
Can I practise with my own data?
Yes, as long as it is de-identified and you follow your organisation's data policy.