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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

The Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making is a course taught by IIM Visakhapatnam on the online learning provider Times Pro. This professional course has a duration of 6 months, and the class timing is Sunday for 3 hours. This course offers a deep understanding of the nature, and concepts of data analytics.

The Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making training has a focus on exploring and exploiting different tactical frameworks that makes business more competitive both locally, and globally. The course will also cover methodological, conceptual, and procedural topics in different aspects of both traditional statistics and newer approaches like machine learning and deep learning.

The Highlights

6-month programme
A contemporary and in-depth course
Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode course
Experienced and expert faculty

Programme Offerings

Course in business analytics
Weekend classes
MDP Programme
Completion Certification

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIM Visakhapatnam

The Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision-Making fee is Rs. 1,50,000 plus GST charges. The fee will be collected by BCCL. In any situation, if the student’s application is canceled, then then the initial amount paid for registration shall be refunded with a deduction of Rs. 2,500. Installment options are also available where Rs. 10,000 is to be paid as the application fee followed by Rs. 55,150 to be paid in the 1st week after the course rollout, Rs. 45,000 to be paid as the second installment, and Rs. 45,000 as the final, and last installment.

Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making Fee Structure

Description	Amount
Application Fee	Rs. 1000
Total Fees (Including Application Fee)	Rs. 1,50,000 + GST

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) in any discipline from some recognized UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government university
All students should have a basic understanding of management and some hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel

Work Experience

Minimum 1 year of working experience after qualifying in the graduation or diploma educational courses.

Certification Qualifying Details

A minimum of 75% attendance along with successful participation in the project presentation, assignment, case discussion, quiz, and final exam. 50% of the evaluation will be based on the effort given by the candidates. After all these evaluations, the candidates will be given the Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making by IIM Visakhapatnam. Those who somehow do not manage to clear the evaluation will be offered a Certificate of Participation provided they clear the required attendance.

What you will learn

Decision making skillsBusiness analytics knowledge

Here’s what the candidates learn after they complete the Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making syllabus:

Gain conceptual knowledge, and also the differences that big data, big data analytics, business data, and business data analytics have in between them.
Will be acquiring procedural skills regarding the different methods and tools in terms of visual, text, and predictive analytics under business analytics.
Will be able to analyze the various business data sets that can help generate valuable outcomes, actionable insights, meaningful facts, and sustainable impacts.
Finally will be able to make business analytics reports that reflect directly on their learning experiences.

Who it is for

Business AnalystBusiness Development Executive

The course is great for people who have an interest in working with internal data, and external data catering to different business functions like business analytics, finance, strategic management, accounting, digital marketing, customer service, and research & development. The set of these people is the following:

Admission Details

To enroll in the Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making classes, the students may follow these steps:

Step 1: Follow the official URL

https://executive.timespro.com/course/technology-and-analytics/iim-visakhapatnam-professional-certificate-in-business-analytics-and-data-driven-decision-making/

Step 2: The participants will after visiting the URL have to register themselves, and start their application.

Step 3: The admission will be based on the overall profile, and only after they submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP), along with the submission of other required relevant documents.

The Syllabus

What is Data?
A Brief History of Data
Big Data vs Business Data

Three Stages of Analytics Adoption
New Rules of Value 2.0
Business Data Formula
Business Analytics Framework

Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to SQL

Sample Dataset
Software Download and Tech Support
Training Manual and Video

Key Concepts
Main Methods
BS

Advanced KNIME Tools: Number-based, String-based, Data-based, SQL-based, Logical, Geographical Data Visualisation
Building Formulas and Calculations
Sample Dataset
Software Download and Tech Support
Training Manual and Video

Research Findings
Industry Reports

Key Concepts
Main Methods

Sample Dataset
Software Download and Tech Support
Training Manual and Video

Research Findings
Industry Reports

Correlation vs Causation
Explanatory Models vs Predictive Models

Predictive Analytics-1: Data Modelling Culture
Predictive Analytics-2: Algorithmic Learning Culture

Tools for Linear Regression, Multiple Regression, and Logistic Regression
Sample Dataset
Software Download and Tech Support
Training Manual and Video

Research Findings
Industry Reports

Machine Learning Tools for Classification and Regression Tree, Clustering
Sample Dataset

Forecasting and Time Series Analysis
Trend Modelling, and Seasonality Modelling: Exponential Smoothing model. Understand trend and seasonality effect using smoothening techniques Cyclicality Modelling, Time Series, and Regression Modelling
Box-Jenkins Methodology, Advanced Forecasting Techniques