Comprehensive Course on Business Analytics & Business Intelligence
Objective: This course is designed to equip professionals with advanced analytical skills, data visualization techniques, and business intelligence tools to make data-driven decisions. It covers key concepts, methodologies, and best practices used globally in business analytics and intelligence.
Total Course Duration: 100 Hours
Business Analytics Fundamentals & Data Handling: 13 Hours
Data Visualization, BI Tools & Reporting: 22 Hours
Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning & Big Data: 22 Hours
Financial, HR & Operations Analytics: 24 Hours
Data Governance, Ethics & Final Project: 19 Hours
Module 1: Introduction to Business Analytics & Business Intelligence (5 Hours)
- Overview of Business Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI)
- Difference Between Descriptive, Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics
- Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making in Businesses
- Real-World Applications of Business Analytics & BI
Module 2: Data Collection, Cleaning & Preprocessing (8 Hours)
- Data Sources & Data Collection Techniques
- Data Cleaning & Handling Missing Values
- Data Transformation & Normalization
- Data Warehousing & ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Process
Module 3: Data Visualization & Reporting (10 Hours)
- Fundamentals of Data Visualization & Storytelling with Data
- Creating Effective Dashboards
- Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio
- KPI & Metric Selection for Business Reporting
- Real-World Case Study: Business Insights Through Visualization
Module 4: Statistical Analysis for Business Decision-Making (10 Hours)
- Introduction to Statistical Concepts in Business Analytics
- Descriptive & Inferential Statistics
- Hypothesis Testing & A/B Testing
- Regression Analysis (Linear & Logistic)
- Real-World Application: Statistical Decision-Making in Business
Module 5: Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning in Business (12 Hours)
- Fundamentals of Predictive Analytics
- Supervised vs. Unsupervised Machine Learning Models
- Time Series Analysis & Forecasting
- Model Evaluation & Optimization
- Case Study: AI & ML Applications in Business Growth
Module 6: Big Data Analytics & Cloud Computing (10 Hours)
- Introduction to Big Data & Its Importance
- Technologies: Hadoop, Spark, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Real-Time Data Processing & Streaming Analytics
- Big Data Storage & Management
- Case Study: How Big Data is Transforming Business Operations
Module 7: Business Intelligence Tools & Technologies (12 Hours)
- Overview of Business Intelligence Systems
- Power BI, Tableau, QlikView & Other BI Tools
- Building Dashboards & Interactive Reports
- Data Mining & Trend Analysis
- Case Study: Implementing BI in Business Strategy
Module 8: Financial & Marketing Analytics (8 Hours)
- Financial Data Analysis & Forecasting
- Risk Assessment & Fraud Detection
- Customer Segmentation & Behavioral Analysis
- Pricing Optimization & Market Trend Prediction
- Case Study: Data-Driven Financial & Marketing Strategies
Module 9: Supply Chain & Operations Analytics (8 Hours)
- Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
- Supplier & Logistics Performance Analytics
- Process Optimization & Cost Reduction
- IoT & AI in Supply Chain Decision-Making
- Case Study: Using Analytics to Optimize Operations
Module 10: HR Analytics & Workforce Planning (8 Hours)
- Employee Performance & Productivity Metrics
- Attrition Analysis & Workforce Optimization
- Diversity, Inclusion & Sentiment Analysis
- Predictive Modeling for Talent Acquisition
- Case Study: AI & Analytics in HR Decision-Making
Module 11: Data Governance, Privacy & Ethics (7 Hours)
- Data Security & Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
- Ethical Considerations in Data Analytics
- Role of AI & Bias in Decision-Making
- Enterprise Data Management & Best Practices
- Case Study: Data Governance in Large Enterprises
Final Project & Certification (6 Hours)
- Developing a Business Analytics Strategy
- Hands-On Analysis with Real Data Sets
- Presentation of Business Insights & Recommendations
- Certification of Completion
This course ensures professionals gain practical knowledge in business analytics and intelligence, covering the latest tools, trends, and best practices used across industries.