Data Science for BI: Transforming Business with Analytics

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course introduces participants to the fundamentals of data science and its application in business intelligence. Participants will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive informed decision-making and business growth. The course covers key concepts, tools, and techniques used in data science and BI, with a focus on practical applications in real-world business scenarios.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the core concepts and principles of data science and business intelligence
• Learn to collect, clean, and prepare data for analysis
• Master essential data analysis and visualization techniques
• Develop skills in predictive modeling and machine learning for business applications
• Gain proficiency in using popular data science and BI tools
• Learn to communicate data-driven insights effectively to stakeholders

Course Modules

Day 1: Introduction to Data Science and Business Intelligence

• Overview of data science and its role in business
• Key concepts in business intelligence
• Data types and sources
• Introduction to data collection and preparation

Day 2: Data Analysis and Visualization

• Exploratory data analysis techniques
• Statistical analysis for business insights
• Data visualization principles and best practices
• Hands-on experience with visualization tools

Day 3: Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning

• Introduction to predictive modeling
• Supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms
• Model evaluation and selection
• Applying machine learning to business problems

Day 4: Big Data and Advanced Analytics

• Introduction to big data technologies
• Text analytics and natural language processing
• Time series analysis and forecasting
• Advanced data mining techniques

Day 5: Implementing Data Science in Business

• Data-driven decision making frameworks
• Building and managing data science teams
• Ethics and privacy in data science
• Communicating insights to stakeholders
• Future trends in data science and BI

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to identify and leverage data-driven opportunities for business growth
• Proficiency in using popular data analysis and visualization tools
• Skills to develop basic predictive models for business applications
• Improved ability to communicate data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholders