Does DataSys+ help for Data+?

[Bofy Idiodi]

Should students take both? which comes first?

 

[Rick Butler]

Should students take both? which comes first?

They're really independent of each other. Data+ is going to focus on the techniques of data analytics where DataSys+ is more about databases and database management. So neither would come first, so to speak. And taking both is never a bad idea.

 

[Stephen Schneiter]

I do agree with Rick, however, if I have students that are new to data management, or I was running a program for new data analytics, I think I would start with DataSys+. You have to get the data first before you analyze it. I think that if someone understand database administration, they will understand data analytics easier.

Just my two cents. You have to start somewhere. ?

 

[Kwabena Fred]

Spon

I do agree with Rick, however, if I have students that are new to data management, or I was running a program for new data analytics, I think I would start with DataSys+. You have to get the data first before you analyze it. I think that if someone understand database administration, they will understand data analytics easier.

Just my two cents. You have to start somewhere. ?

spot on @Stephen Schneiter @Rick Butler

 

[Jill West]

I think it depends on their background as to which to take first. If students have more of an IT background, especially a solid foundation in networking, DataSys+ will probably be more manageable as a starting place. If they have more of a math background, and have had some statistics training, Data+ might be a better starting place. It's true the workflow goes from... establish the database, then analyze the data. But in the interest of scaffolding students' learning progress, it really depends on where they're coming from.

 

[Fanuel]

Agree with @Stephen Schneiter

 

[Stephen Schneiter]

I think it depends on their background as to which to take first. If students have more of an IT background, especially a solid foundation in networking, DataSys+ will probably be more manageable as a starting place. If they have more of a math background, and have had some statistics training, Data+ might be a better starting place. It's true the workflow goes from... establish the database, then analyze the data. But in the interest of scaffolding students' learning progress, it really depends on where they're coming from.

Good points @Jill West!

 

[Bofy Idiodi]

thank you guys @Stephen Schneiter @Jill West you both offer insightful answers to help my students make an informed choice.