Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages reflective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Business Analyst Essentials 10102116 A foundational understanding of business analysis , the key concepts of the Business Analyst Book of Knowledge Guide ( BABOK ), and the underlying competencies of a business analyst . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
MS Excel Intro 10103131 Creating worksheets , enhancing worksheet appearance , moving data between worksheets and workbooks , using formulas and functions , creating charts and using clip art . Windows experience improves success . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Planning and Monitoring 10102124 Instruction in the multiple approaches used for performing business analysis , planning activities and ongoing communication , defining scopes , process improvements , assumptions , constraints , and dependencies , and the management process . ( Corequisite : 10-107-107 , Intro to IT ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
BA Software Applications 10103170 Students will learn to use BA software tools- Visio , Sharepoint , OneNote , and advanced Excel involving scenarios and case studies . ( Corequisite : 10-103-132 , MS Excel Part 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Intro to IT 10107107 This course provides an overview of Information Technology by comparing and contrasting the various fields within the broader IT industry . Students will be exposed to hardware , software , networking , programming , and analyst roles to understand how each plays an integral role in IT . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
MS Excel Part 2 10103132 Covers advanced formatting techniques and functions , working with templates , collaborating with multiple Excel users , creating macros , Excel ' s database features and analysis tools . ( Corequisite : 10-103-131 , MS Excel Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Elicitation Techniques 10102126 Define stakeholders and use the stakeholder analysis to conduct elicitation activities accurately capturing information needs , documenting and confirming results . Facilitates meetings and communication plan to support ongoing collaboration . ( Prerequisite : 10-102-124 , Planning and Monitoring ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Math & Logic 10804133 Students will apply problem solving techniques from discrete mathematics . Topics include symbolic logic , sets , algebra and base number systems ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444 ). Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Data Visualization 10156112 In this course , students will learn to organize , manage and analyze very large data sets from various sources . Students will use software tools to present complex data in visually meaningful representations that can be communicated to business stakeholders . Upon completion , students will learn how to transform raw data into meaningful information that will be utilized for data-driven decision making . ( Corequisite : 10-103-175 , Power BI ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Requirements Life Cycle Mgmt 10102128 Prioritize and trace requirements , organize large amounts of data , understand and model requirements using various analysis techniques ; verify , validate and communicate the requirements . ( Corequisite : 10- 102-126 , Elicitation Techniques ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
SQL Programming 10152184 Write queries in a relational database : creating tables , setting primary / foreign keys , populating tables , manipulating data and reporting . Explore join types , stored procedures , functions , and database administration SQL statements . ( Corequisite : 10-154-125 , Database Development ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Requirements Analysis & Design 10102130 Understand the principles of solution requirements , traceability , measuring , and tracing quality of BA work , utilizing metrics , complying with organizational standards , and managing and supporting organizational change . ( Prerequisite : 10-102-128 , Requirements Life Cycle Management ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
BA Strategy Analysis & Eval 10102132 Identify and define business needs ; understand business structure , strategy , and impact of work efforts ; define the importance of vision , strategy , goals and objectives ; and define solution scope . Effectively facilitate change management . ( Prerequisite : 10-102-130 , Requirements Analysis & Design ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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