Data Analysis for Management

As the world becomes more data driven, future-focused professionals need to develop the quantitative skills to inform corporate decision-making and managerial strategy. Guided by experts from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), this online certificate course empowers you with the knowledge and practical tools to understand, interpret, and communicate data relevant to your role and organisation. Develop an understanding of how data-driven models can improve your ability to make decisions in a fast-paced world. Over the course of eight weeks, you’ll participate in a capstone project and apply the techniques and concepts covered to extract business insights from a real data set. You’ll also gain experience using Tableau – a leading business intelligence and data analytics software – to visualize and report on insights extracted from data sets. This LSE course will equip managers and analysts in a variety of industries with the skills to make data-driven decisions. Marketing and sales analysts will gain the ability to extract and interpret key business insights for competitive advantage. Similarly, finance, HR, and business analysts will develop data analysis skills that can be directly applied in their role and organisation. There are no formal prerequisites for this course, but some numerical literacy is advantageous, as well as a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. You’ll be granted a student license to download and use Tableau free of charge, for the duration of the course. The content of this course also forms part of the 16-week online LSE Data-Driven Management: Analysis, Visualisation, and Storytelling Executive Programme , a powerful offering from LSE that combines visualisation and data analysis with business management acumen. __ This Data Analysis for Management course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 70 hours of learning. Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points. 3c:T11ca,<

• On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:An understanding of how data-driven models can improve your ability to make decisions in a fast-paced and uncertain world, and the ability to use modelling to predict future trends. Tableau data visualisation and reporting skills, with which to clearly communicate your findings and business needs. A capstone project as proof of your ability to analyse, summarise, visualise, and report on insights extracted from a dataset. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.