Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting

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upGrad

Master analytics, consulting frameworks and real world business problem solving with the help of this course.

Mode

Online

Duration

6 Months

Fees

₹ 62000

Important Dates

31 Oct, 2025

Course Commencement Date

Quick Facts

particular details
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting is a 6 month online course designed to cultivate professionals who can bridge the gap between data insights and business strategy. This Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course is being co-developed by upGrad and PwC India. This certificate offers participants exposure to real business scenarios through live masterclasses, hands-on projects and interactive mentorship. This Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course is ideal for those who wish to upskill, pivot into analysis roles or enhance their consulting toolkit.

The highlights

  • 6 months duration
  • Collaboration with PwC India in curriculum design
  • Expert faculties
  • 12 tools
  • 30 case studies

Program offerings

  • 6 months duration
  • Expert faculties
  • Certificate course
  • Case studies
  • Masterclasses
  • Soft skills workshops

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 62,000

The fees for the Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course is : 

Fees components

Amount

Course fees

Rs. 62,000

EMI

Rs. 2,791/month

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

upGrad

Who it is for

The target audience for the Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course includes:

Eligibility criteria

To enroll for this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course the participants must be in college or having minimum two years of work experience.

What you will learn

Business sense Database knowledge Predictive modeling knowledge Knowledge of data visualization

The participants will develop the ability to tackle business problems with a strong analytical mindset, effectively combining quantitative analysis with strategic thinking. The participants explore key analytical concepts such as exploratory data analysis, statistical inference, hypothesis testing and optimisation. The participants will gain proficiency in communicating data driven insights through powerful visualizations and reporting tools such as excel, tableau, SQL baseboards and power BI, enabling them to convert analytical findings into clear, actionable business recommendations.

The syllabus

Course 0 : Preparatory Content

  • Overview of Business Analytics & Consulting
  • Business Problem Solving

Course 1 : Data Analysis using Excel

  • Slicing and Dicing Data
  • Cell Referencing and Text Functions
  • Creating and Formatting Charts
  • Pivot Table and VLOOKUP
  • What-If Analysis

Course 2 : Business Problem Solving and Storytelling

  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Understanding Problem & Formulating Hypotheses
  • Analysing Patterns and Storytelling
  • Data Analysis and Visualization Using Power BI
  • Data Visualisation with Tableau (Optional)

Course 3 : Basics of Python

  • Python Datatypes and Operations
  • Python data structures
  • Python control structures
  • Python libraries - NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn (Optional)

Course 4 : Introduction to SQL

  • Database Design & Data Warehouse
  • Data Modelling
  • SQL Querying
  • Joins and Sets Operations
  • Advanced SQL (Optional)

Course 5 : Business Consulting Essentials

  • Requirement Gathering
  • Business Requirements Document (BRD)
  • Project Management
  • Gap Analysis

Course 6 : Statistics and EDA

  • Data Preprocessing
  • Univariate and Bivariate Analysis
  • Probability Distributions
  • Central Limit Theorem
  • Hypothesis Testing

Course 7 : Predictive and Prescriptive

  • Linear Regression
  • Clustering and Classification
  • Time-Series Forecasting
  • Prescriptive Analytics
  • Market Basket Analysis (Optional)

Course 8 : ChatGPT and Generative AI

  • ChatGPT for Communication and Research
  • Using ChatGPT for Excel & SQL
  • No Code Analytics
  • Prompt Engineering Basics

Admission details

To enrol for the Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course, participants are required to follow these steps:

Step 1. Visit the official webpage of the Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course: https://www.upgrad.com/business-analytics-certification-pwc-india/

Step 2. Scroll down to find the pricing plans. Click on ‘Apply Now’ next to your preferred pricing plan.

Step 3. Fill out the application form.

Step 4. Attempt the scholarship test.

Step 5. Make the fee payment to reserve your seat.

How it helps

After successfully completing this course the participants will get a certificate co-signed by PwC Academy. This certificate will enhance the participants business knowledge with a strong analytical mindset. This certificate will help in opening more doors for job opportunities.

FAQs

What is the duration of this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course?

The duration of this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course is 6 months.

What is the eligibility for this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course?

The participants must be in college or have a minimum of 2 years of work experience.

Can I take this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course if I have zero coding or statistics background?

Yes, This Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course is fit for beginners.

By whom will this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course be taught?

This Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course will be taught by Pratik Goenka, Priyanka S. Sangani, Arunabha Banik, Suraj Jha and Debargha Biswas.

Which tools will be taught in this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics & Consulting course?

Tools like SQL, Python, Excel, Tableau, Power BI will be taught.

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