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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery	Frequency Of Classes
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based	Weekends

Course Overview

In the recent past, Business Analytics has emerged as one of the most sought-after career options, and companies highly prefer professionals well-versed in analytical skills. The business Analytics domain makes use of statistical methods to analyse data and gain better insights to improve company strategies. The Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics programme features 120 hours of virtual interactive learning (VIL).

The Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics online course is provided by Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur). It is the first business school under the IIT system and has been ranked at the 6th position by NIRF for management institutions. The students enrolled in the course will learn business analytics through instructor-led sessions by expert faculty from IIT Kharagpur.

The online Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics training course has a duration of 9 months and offers 60 hours of pre-recorded National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) training. The classes will be held online on weekends. Candidates can also opt for three days of in-campus face-to-face learning at the IIT Kharagpur campus. Upon completion, the students will receive a certificate from VGSoM.

The Highlights

Weekend classes
9-month weekend programme
Online course
Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL)
Certificate from VGSOM and IIT Kharagpur
Expert academic faculty
30 hours of project work
Access to recorded videos
Instructor-led training
60-hours of pre-recorded NPTEL learning

Programme Offerings

recorded video
completion certificate
Weekend classes
Scholarship
in campus training
project work
industry leader faculty
Pre-recorded Nptel Learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	VGSOM IIT Kharagpur

The programme fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
A separate Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics fee is chargeable if the candidates opt for the three-day in-campus immersive experience.
An additional fee of Rs. 5,000 has to be paid for the admission form.
The 3-day in-campus session fee is inclusive of food and accommodation.

Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics Course Fee Structure:

Programme	Tuition Fees
VIL	Rs. 2,00,000 + 18% GST
3-day F2F in-campus session (optional)	Rs. 50,000 + 18% GST
Admission form	Rs. 5,000

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The candidates eligible to enrol for the Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics by IIT Kharagpur include graduates with an engineering, B.Sc, MCA, or M.Sc. degree.

Work Experience

Professionals with 0-3 years of work experience can also apply.

What you will learn

Machine learningBusiness analytics knowledgeR ProgrammingKnowledge of PythonKnowledge of Excel

After finishing the Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics syllabus by IIT Kharagpur, candidates will gain knowledge about the following topics and more:

Basics of MS Excel
Programming with Python and R
Fundamentals of Machine Learning
Business Intelligence tools
Market analytics
Business Forecasting
Time Series Modelling

Who it is for

Data AnalystData ScientistBusiness Analyst

Admission Details

To apply for the Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics classes via IIT Kharagpur’s online portal - https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/CEP/courses.htm
Click on the “New User Sign Up” button and enter your details. After this, you will receive a verification link via email.
Upon verification, log in to the portal and enter your profile details and select your programme from the dashboard.
Click on the “Apply Now” button.
Candidates may need to appear for an entrance exam.
The shortlisted candidates will receive an email from the principal/convenor/ organiser of the course regarding the payment details.

The Syllabus

Instructors

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Why should I take this course from VGSoM?

You will receive an amalgamation of theoretical and immersive learning and a completion certificate from IIT Kharagpur.

2: What are the curriculum details for the Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics online course?

The curriculum consists of various detailed modules related to Business Analytics, Machine Learning, and programming to provide the candidates with all-round knowledge. Each module requires 10 to 30 hours to be completed.

3: What are the short listing criteria?

Candidates are shortlisted based on their profile details filled during the time of registration.

4: Is there an entrance test before enrolment in this course?

The candidates who wish to enrol in the Post Graduate Certification on Business Analytics programme by IIT Kharagpur may be asked to sit for an entrance examination. The exam would mainly focus on testing the logical reasoning and quantitative skills of the candidates.

5: Can I apply for more courses by IIT Kharagpur?

Yes, you can use the same email ID and password to apply for multiple courses using IIT Kharagpur’s online programme registration portal. This is a one-time registration process using which you can apply for various programmes any number of times.