Training Module on Analytics for Business Decisions
Analytics for Business Decisions
Immerse yourself in fundamental business analytics knowledge in OHIO’s completely free training module on analytics for business decisions.
Organized into four modules featuring a real-world case study, this self-guided course prepares you to do the following:
- Analyze data, including analyzing trends and relationships
- Create predictive models
- Make data-driven decisions
- Identify key concepts associated with business analytics
- Explain the importance of analytics
- Use Excel for data preparation
- Develop and implement prescriptive analytics strategies
This training module allows you to learn at your pace, making it ideal for working adults. While this course doesn’t result in academic credit, it will still give you a professional understanding of how to leverage business data, and you will complete it better prepared to pursue a degree.
Requirements
No technical background is required, but a familiarity with Excel is beneficial. You’ll need:
- Access to a working Excel installation
- About 10 hours to dedicate to coursework and practice
- A desire and commitment to learning new skills
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NOTE: This training module/course is offered free of charge for educational and informational purposes only. It does not confer academic credit, certification, or any formal credential upon completion. Participation in this course does not imply or guarantee admission to any degree program or qualification for any professional certification. All course materials are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied.
Analytics for Anyone
Modern business demands an understanding of data and how to leverage it in nearly all positions and roles. That's why at OHIO's College of Business, we integrate analytics into the fabric of our coursework so that every graduate is equipped for today’s digital world. Once you are ready to move forward into an academic degree program, you can benefit from
- Practice-Based Curriculum: From day one, you will start practicing new analytic techniques (not just hearing lectures about them) and learning to use tools available in most business settings.
- Career Opportunities: Analytics skills are already in demand in most career areas, and the number of analytics-focused jobs is increasing in all industries.
- Approachable, Customizable Offerings: The base analytics training is designed to be approachable and useful for all business professionals, and we also offer more in-depth programs. From complete master's programs to concentrations, certificates and elective courses, we provide a range of offerings so students can develop advanced data skills to stand out in their field.
Ready to Get Started?
Register today using the form on this page. If you have questions, please contact Associate Professor of Business Analytics Ehsan Ardjmand, Ph.D. at ardjmand@ohio.edu.