Developing ‘Internal Consultancy Skills’

On completion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Understand Business Analytics Fundamentals
  • Define the role and significance of business analytics in modern organisations
  • Explore different types of data analytics and their applications in business contexts
• Data Collection and Preparation
  • Learn techniques for collecting, cleaning, and organising data
  • Understand data preprocessing methods to ensure data quality and integrity
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
  • Conduct descriptive analytics to uncover patterns and trends in data
  • Utilise visualisation tools to communicate insights effectively
• Predictive Analytics and Modelling
  • Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to predict future outcomes
  • Develop predictive models to support decision-making processes
• Optimisation and Decision Making
  • Implement optimisation techniques to improve business processes and resource allocation
  • Utilise data-driven insights to make strategic decisions and drive organisational performance
• Ethical and Legal Considerations in Business Analytics
  • Understand ethical principles and legal frameworks governing data usage and privacy
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical guidelines in business analytics practices

Introduction to Business Analytics

• Definitions and concepts
• Role of business analytics in decision-making

Data Collection and Preparation

• Data sources and collection methods
• Data cleaning and preprocessing techniques

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

• Descriptive statistics and data visualisation
• Exploring patterns and relationships in data

Predictive Analytics and Modelling

• Regression analysis and machine learning algorithms
• Building predictive models and assessing model performance

Optimisation Techniques

• Linear programming and optimisation algorithms
• Applications in resource allocation and process improvement

Ethical and Legal Considerations

• Data privacy regulations and compliance
• Ethical dilemmas in business analytics and decision-making

There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

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This program is designed for professionals across industries who seek to enhance their proficiency in business analytics and leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions. It is ideal for managers, analysts, consultants, and executives involved in strategic planning, marketing, operations, finance, or any role where data plays a critical role in decision-making processes.