Duration
8 weeks
The Certificate in Data Analytics for Business will provide you with the key concepts of business data analytics and the fundamentals of data science.
During the eight weeks, you will go through the main concepts associated with data analytics and how decision makers use analytics to formulate and support them in solving business problems and communicating that analysis to a management team.
8 weeks
22 September 2020
Galway Business School
Part-time Evening
National Framework of Qualifications Level 6
Continuous Assessment & Exam
Data is crucial to every company and every manager in all sectors.
Multinational companies around the world such as Google or Facebook are using complex data analytics to manage the sheer volume of big data that they possess. That means there is a huge demand for data specialists who can effectively manage the data on their behalf, working either on a contract or permanent basis.
This course is a comprehensive beginner’s guide and will allow you to kick start a fruitful and rewarding career in Data Analytics for business.
You will acquire a range of cutting-edge, practical data-based skills to enable you to prepare and analyse contemporary business problems within your organisation.
In particular, you will learn:
The Certificate in Data Analytics for Business is designed for non-technical managers and executives. It will suit individuals who need a comprehensive understanding of data in business.
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of data analytics and how it can be used to improve business performance and create sustainable business value.
This certificate will provide you with:
During the eight weeks, you will study the following modules:
Introduction to Data Analytics | Business Data Analytics |
Making sense of Big Data
Statistical Techniques for Data Analytics Statistical Simulations in Excel Programming in Python/SQL | Using Pivot tables in Business Developing VBA Solutions Using VBA to analyse Big Data The Business Dashboard |
This certificate will be delivered two evenings per week over an 8 week period.
On completion of course you will receive a Galway Business Scholl Certificate in Data Analytics for Business.
Students who complete this course are eligible to enrol on the Advanced Applications Programming and Data Analytics Certificate.
You will also be accepted to other higher education institutions upon successfully completion of the course.
The Certificate in Data Analytics for Business will boost up your qualifications to work for a range of job positions across many industries. This certificate is also a great way to progress in your career as it helps put you in line to demand for salary increments and job promotions from your organisation.
This is a direct entry programme and you will be accepted onto the programme through a combination of secondary school results and work experience.