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Data Science For Business Professionals

Unlock Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science and Business Analysis
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Overview

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, data is at the heart of every decision, making Data Science one of the most in-demand fields. Whether you are looking to enter the field of Data Science , improve your business analysis skills, or apply Machine Learning techniques to solve business challenges, this course will provide you with the essential knowledge to excel.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Overview of Data Science and its importance in business
    Key roles and skills in Data Science
  • Data Collection and Management
  • Types of data: structured vs. unstructured
    Data collection techniques and sources
    Data cleaning and preprocessing
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
  • Descriptive statistics
    Data visualization techniques
    Identifying patterns and outliers in data
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Supervised vs. unsupervised learning
    Common algorithms: linear regression, decision trees, clustering
    Evaluation and validation of models
  • Applying Machine Learning to Business
  • Case studies of Machine Learning in business contexts
    Solving business challenges with predictive models
    Model deployment and maintenance
  • Business Analytics
  • Key performance indicators and metrics
    Dashboard creation and data storytelling
    Scenario analysis and decision-making support
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Creating data-driven business strategies
    Communicating data insights to stakeholders
    Ethical considerations in data usage
  • Tools and Technologies in Data Science
  • Overview of popular data science tools: Python, R, SQL
    Introduction to software platforms for business analytics (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
  • Capstone Project
  • Real-world business data set analysis
    Problem-solving using data science techniques
    Presentation and interpretation of results to a business audience

Subjects

Data Science