Home
WSQ - Statistical Data Analysis with Excel for Beginners

WSQ - Statistical Data Analysis with Excel for Beginners

Kickstart your journey into the world of data analytics with our WSQ-endorsed course on Statistical Data Analysis with Excel for Beginners. This course is tailored for those who are new to data analysis, covering foundational topics like basic statistical formulas, data sorting, and introductory data visualization. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, you’ll learn how to use Excel to process and interpret data in a meaningful way.

Upon completing the course, you’ll have the basic skills needed to handle datasets and perform statistical analysis in Excel. You’ll be equipped to create basic charts, apply statistical formulas, and interpret data for decision-making purposes. This course serves as a stepping stone for anyone looking to make more informed decisions based on data, be it in a professional setting or for personal projects.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

Perform data analysis with descriptive statistics, probability theory and probability distributions.
Perform data analysis with sampling theory and hypothesis tastings.
Perform data analysis with regression and correlation analysis.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Statistical Data Analysis with Excel for Beginners Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Data and Statistical Analytics PTP-BIN-4055-1.1 TSC under Public Transport Skills Framework

Certification

Two e-certificates will be awarded to trainees who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by WSG. You can download the SOA from here after 3-4 weeks upon completion of the course. Note that the SOA certificate title indicates the TSC title not the course title.
Certification of Achievement issued by Tertiary Infotech Pte Ltd issued after the class.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$350	$31.50	$206.50	$136.50

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover up out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped at $250 per year. Click here to submit UTAP

Course Code: TGS-2020505317

Course Booking

The course fee listed below is before subsidy/grant, if applicable. We will apply for the grant and send you the invoice with nett fee.

$350.00 (GST-exclusive)

$381.50 (GST-inclusive)

Mode of Training *

Physical Classroom Training
Synchronised Teaching using ZOOM
On-Site Training (5 pax and above)

Course Date * Course Date

Course Time *

Sponsorship *

Self-Sponsored
Employer-Sponsored

No. of Participants

Name(s) on Certificate *

NRIC (Last 3 Digits and Alphabet)

Additional Message or Emails for Course Notification

* Required Fields

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course. Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts and get back to you asap.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% to participants.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to class size and availability of the classroom.
Note the minimal class size to start a class is 3 Pax.

Course Details

Topic 1: Basic Statistics

Why Statistics Matter
Types of Data
Descriptive Statistics
Probability and Conditional Probability
Probability Distributions
Install Excel Statistical Analysis ToolPak

Topic 2: Sampling and Hypothesis Testing

Sampling
Central Limit Theorem
Sampling Distribution and Standard Errors of Sample Mean
Confidence Interval
Z and T Statistics
Overview of Hypothesis Testing
Types of Hypothesis Testing
Type 1 and Type 2 Errors
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Topic 3: Regression and Correlation Analysis

Regression Modeling
Residues and Mean Square Error
Covariance and Correlation Analysis

Final Assessment

Practical Performance
Oral Questioning

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum 18 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You can download and install the following software:

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents of age 21 and above
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Job Roles

Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Financial Analyst
Operations Manager
Marketing Analyst
HR Metrics Specialist
Sales Operations Specialist
Report Developer
Project Manager
Management Accountant
Product Manager
Supply Chain Analyst
Performance Metrics Specialist
Market Researcher
Business Intelligence Coordinator

Trainers

Jim Gan Chiu Liang: Jim Gan Chiu Liang is a ACTA certified trainer. Jim Gan Chiu Liang obtained his Master of Technology (M.Tech Knowledge Engineering) from National University of Singapore (NUS) Institute of System Science

He is currently working as adjunct trainer at PACE (Professional Adult Continuing Education) Academy, Singapore Polytechnic. His past experience included being a chief instructor for Kumon Education.

Dr. Alvin Ang: Dr. Alvin Ang is a ACTA certified trainer. Dr. Alvin Ang did his Ph.D., Masters and Bachelors from NTU, Singapore. Previously he was a Principal Consultant (Data Science) as well as an Assistant Professor. He was also 8 years SUSS adjunct lecturer. His focus and interest is in the area of real world data science. Though an operational researcher by study, his passion for practical applications outweigh his academic background. He owns a startup externally.

Liew Sing Loon: Liew Sing Loon is a ACTA certified trainer. Liew Sing Loon graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1992 with a Second Upper Honors Degree in Electrical Engineering. He started his career as an Electronic Product Design Engineer for four years in a Multinational Company which sell the products worldwide. The job provided him practical knowledge in various aspects of manufacturing operations ranges from Design, Quality, Production and Procurement. He then spent fifteen years in Information Technology Sector as a Key Account Manager in selling IT solutions to Banking, Telecommunications and Government clients. The job provided him the opportunities to propose IT solutions, integrating software, hardware and services, to solve customers’ problems to achieve their strategic business objectives. He joint a German Product Test company to develop its business in providing product Safety, Immunity, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Certification test. While working in the industry, Liew Sing Loon obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Technology Management from NUS.

In the last decade, Liew Sing Loon has been Adjunct Lecturer in several Institutes of high learning, transferring his knowledge on Quantitative & Statistical Analysis, Operations, Project & Quality Management to learners ranging from Diploma, full time undergraduates and working adults.Liew Sing Loon has a Certificate of Completion in Education Psychology Course and Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Program conducted by National Institute of Education (NIE).

Customer Reviews (56)

Dr. Alvin Ang makes the subject matter interesting to learn. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

Dr. Alvin Ang makes the subject matter interesting to learn. Its easy to understand the concepts from him. A passionate trainer who will guide his students on the skillsets required. His areas of expertise are tableau, excel, statistics, deep learning and many others. Many thanks for his guidance. (Posted on 10/9/2022)

Dr Alvin is willing to share lots of information and knowledge Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

Dr Alvin is willing to share lots of information and knowledge, and explain the content in my level to understand. Benefited beyond the course attended. (Posted on 8/8/2022)

might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

PRE-COURSE HOMEWORK (Posted on 8/4/2022)

will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

Pre-course hands-on exercises (Posted on 8/4/2022)

wil recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

I have attended the lesson on Statistics with Excel by Dr. Alvin and appreciate the in-depth explanation and examples given. His lessons are very lively and interactive. He made it easy to understand the concepts and applications, which helped me greatly in furthering my understanding and application of this topic. I highly recommend anyone who wishes to have a better understanding of these topics to attend his lessons. You will greatly benefit from his lectures. (Posted on 8/4/2022)

will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

. (Posted on 8/4/2022)

Thanks. Highly Recommend. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

Attended two courses conducted by Dr Alvin. He is patient and willing to impart lot of knowledge which applicable to my current job. Thanks. Highly Recommend. (Posted on 7/13/2022)

Dr Alvin Ang was very good teaching this course and taught alot of application of the skills Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

Dr Alvin Ang was very good teaching this course and taught alot of application of the skills (Posted on 6/9/2022)

Dr Alvin is fun and engaging through the course, great to learn from too. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

Dr Alvin is fun and engaging through the course, great to learn from too. (Posted on 6/9/2022)

Dr Alvin is very knowledgeable and are able to answer all of our doubts. Dr Alvin is also patient and impart us a lot of knowledge so that we understand better. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

Dr Alvin is very knowledgeable and are able to answer all of our doubts. Dr Alvin is also patient and impart us a lot of knowledge so that we understand better. (Posted on 5/17/2022)

I enjoyed attending the WSQ Statistics with Dr. Alvin Ang Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

The course presenter has exceed expectations and recommend to mantain his teaching style and method
I enjoyed attending the WSQ Statistics with Dr. Alvin Ang, hes method of delivery was good and the way he conduct hes lesson was easy to understand. HighlyRecommend Dr. Alvin Ang for any future courses (Posted on 5/17/2022)

Dr Alvin was very systematic in showing the application of the data analysis Review by Course Participant/Trainee

1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment

may be more work shops or homework for practice or refresher
Dr Alvin was very systematic in showing the application of the data analysis with relevant examples and inferences. He willingly shared his knowledge and understanding in simple language. (Posted on 2/21/2022)

will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee