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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of DeliveryFrequency Of Classes
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text BasedWeekends

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 AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesIIM 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

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

  • Research Findings
  • Industry Reports

  • Real-World Dataset Collection
  • Data Pre-Processing and Wrangling
  • Data Modelling

  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting

  • Presentation
  • Video Recording

Instructors

IIM Visakhapatnam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many directors, and faculty can one find for this course?

There are 4 directors, and faculty for this MDP programme.

2: Does this Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making online course offer any scholarships?

No kind of scholarship is offered to the participants who are seeking admission to this direct device mode programme.

3: What is the minimum attendance requirement for this Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making program?

This course has a 75% minimum attendance for at least being awarded the Certification of Participation.

4: Will the processing fee be refunded in the case where the application of the candidate gets cancelled?

 Unfortunately, the processing fee cannot be refunded even if the admission application of any student gets rejected.

5: What are the class timings for this Professional Certificate in Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making course?

The class is held every Sunday for only 3 hours.

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