Data Science for Business Professionals

The ability to identify and respond to changing trends is a hallmark of a successful business. Whether those trends are related to customers and sales, or to regulatory and industry standards, businesses are wise to keep track of the variables that can affect the bottom line. In today's business landscape, data comes from numerous sources and in diverse forms.

Description

The ability to identify and respond to changing trends is a hallmark of a successful business. Whether those trends are related to customers and sales, or to regulatory and industry standards, businesses are wise to keep track of the variables that can affect the bottom line. In today's business landscape, data comes from numerous sources and in diverse forms. By leveraging data science concepts and technologies, businesses can mold all of that raw data into information that facilitates decisions to improve and expand the success of the business.

Modules/Lessons

Lesson 1: Data Science Fundamentals

Topic A: What is Data Science?
Topic B: Types of Data
Topic C: The Data Science Lifecycle

Lesson 2: Data Science Implementation

Topic A: Data Acquisition and Preparation
Topic B: Data Modeling and Visualization
Topic C: Data Science Roles

Lesson 3: The Impact of Data Science

Topic A: Benefits of Data Science
Topic B: Challenges of Data Science
Topic C: Business Use Cases for Data Science

Target Student

This course is designed for business leaders and decision-makers, including C-level executives, project managers, HR leaders, Marketing and Sales leaders, and technical sales consultants, who want to increase their knowledge of and familiarity with concepts surrounding data science. Other individuals who want to know more about basic data science concepts are also candidates for this course.

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