Apply Business & Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions

By the end of this course, learners will be able to explain core business analytics concepts, apply structured problem-framing techniques, analyze business processes, evaluate data readiness, and illustrate how analytics drives real-world business decisions. This beginner-friendly course is designed to build a strong foundation in Business and Data Analytics without requiring prior technical or statistical knowledge. Learners will understand how analytics fits into organizational decision-making, how to translate business challenges into analytical questions, and how data is prepared, evaluated, and deployed to create measurable impact. Through structured frameworks and real-world examples—including a major health insurance case—learners will see how analytics moves from insight to action. What makes this course unique is its business-first approach. Instead of focusing on tools or coding, it emphasizes thinking like an analyst, understanding processes, and aligning data insights with business objectives. The course follows a clear, end-to-end analytics lifecycle, helping learners connect strategy, data, and outcomes. Upon completion, learners will gain practical analytical thinking skills that are highly valuable across industries such as finance, marketing, operations, healthcare, and consulting—making this course ideal for aspiring analysts, managers, and data-driven professionals

• Explain core business analytics concepts and lifecycle
• Apply problem-framing to translate business challenges into analytical questions
• Analyze business processes and illustrate data-driven decision making

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read English instructions and complete short practice activities