Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence

Vanderbilt University via Coursera

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive journey with the "Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence" course, offered through Coursera by Vanderbilt University. This advanced course serves as a continuation of "The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design," delving deeper into the intricacies of data warehousing and data mining. Participants will learn the critical processes of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), enabling the efficient processing and storage of transactional data in a data warehouse. This stored data becomes a pivotal resource in managerial decision-making.

Throughout the course, learners will gain the ability to clearly articulate the principles of data warehousing and its significance in business intelligence. They will explore various data warehousing architectures and gain proficiency in multidimensional data modeling. Additionally, the curriculum covers the development of predictive data mining models, including both classification and estimation models, as well as explanatory models, such as clustering and association models. This educational journey empowers students to transform data stored in a data warehouse into actionable insights, facilitating better and faster decision-making processes.

This course is identified under key categories such as Business Intelligence Courses and Data Warehousing Courses, reflecting its comprehensive coverage of essential topics in the field.