Uncover Market Trends with Data Analysis
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Uncover Market Trends with Data Analysis
This course is part of TAM to Go/No-Go: Market Research and Growth Strategy Specialization
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Learners will be able to identify seasonal patterns and actionable insights by distinguishing market trends from fads using time-series analysis.
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April 2026
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There are 2 modules in this course
The course, Uncover Market Trends with Data Analysis, develops essential trend analysis capabilities for market research professionals. Learners will build skills in distinguishing significant, long-term trends from temporary fads and in analyzing time-series data to identify seasonal patterns and peak periods. Through practical exercises using real-world examples, from the strategic rise of AI to seasonal streaming habits, you will develop the analytical capabilities needed to uncover meaningful market patterns that inform business strategy. You will learn to create clear, annotated charts to effectively communicate your findings to stakeholders. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to move beyond simple observation to make strategic, evidence-based decisions, turning data into actionable insights that drive business success.
This module lays the foundation for strategic market analysis. Learners will explore the critical distinction between a sustainable market trend and a short-lived fad, using real-world examples such as the strategic adoption of AI versus the speculative NFT bubble. You will learn a framework for analyzing the duration, drivers, and long-term implications of market phenomena to make informed, evidence-based judgments.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
2 videosβ’Total 17 minutes
- The Cost of Getting it Wrong: AI vs. NFTsβ’8 minutes
- A Framework for Analysisβ’9 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 8 minutes
- The Anatomy of Trends and Fadsβ’8 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Classify the Current Marketβ’20 minutes
- Knowledge Check: Trend or Fad?β’10 minutes
In this module, you will learn the practical skill of analyzing time-series data to uncover powerful business insights. Learners will visualize data to identify recurring seasonal patterns and pinpoint peak activity periods, using examples from entertainment streaming and public health. The module culminates in creating clear, annotated visualizations to effectively communicate these findings to stakeholders.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
2 videosβ’Total 15 minutes
- Riding the Wave: Why Seasonality Mattersβ’7 minutes
- How to Visualize and Annotate Time-Series Dataβ’8 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 8 minutes
- Introduction to Time-Series Analysisβ’8 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 55 minutes
- Market Insights Reportβ’30 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Visualizing Monthly Sales Dataβ’25 minutes
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