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      SAS

      SAS Visual Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, SAS (Software), Business Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Forecasting, Geovisualization, Probability & Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Accounting, Communication, Computer Graphics, Interactive Design

      4.7

      (1k reviews)

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3-6 Months

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      IBM Skills Network

      IBM Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Statistical Programming, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Regression, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, General Statistics, Basic Descriptive Statistics, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Software, Software Visualization, Databases, Programming Principles, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistical Visualization, Algebra, Data Management, Database Theory, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Tests, Deep Learning, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Plot (Graphics), Devops Tools, SPSS, Estimation, Interactive Data Visualization, Algorithms, Database Application, Geovisualization, Reinforcement Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Big Data, Business Analysis, Computational Logic, Correlation And Dependence, Database Administration, Econometrics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Storytelling, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain and Logistics, Writing

      4.6

      (108k reviews)

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3-6 Months

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      Rice University

      Business Statistics and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, General Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Tests, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Regression, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Experiment, Plot (Graphics), Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Correlation And Dependence, Data Analysis Software, Econometrics, Mathematics

      4.7

      (11.7k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

      4.6

      (298 reviews)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Minnesota

      Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Management, Decision Making, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Operations Research, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations, Business Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Regression, General Statistics, Machine Learning, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution, Accounting, Big Data, Data Analysis Software, FinTech, Finance, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Markov Model, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Algebra, Experiment, Operations Management

      4.7

      (137 reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Machine Learning, Markov Model, Algorithms, Big Data, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.6

      (1.8k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, General Statistics, Databases, Statistical Tests, Data Management, Database Administration, Database Theory, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Probability Distribution, Regression, SQL, Data Warehousing, Database Application, Correlation And Dependence, Estimation, Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Financial Analysis, Big Data, Data Architecture, Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Financial Management, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Investment Management, Operational Analysis, Strategy, Business Communication, Communication, Customer Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics, Research and Design, Data Model, Database Design, Storytelling, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Critical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Feature Engineering, Leadership and Management, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving, Statistical Visualization, Strategy and Operations, Theoretical Computer Science, Interactive Data Visualization, Marketing, Risk Management

      4.6

      (14.9k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Finance

      4.5

      (193 reviews)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics with R

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Business Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Structures

      4.6

      (160 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Python Programming, Statistical Programming, Finance, Investment Management, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Correlation And Dependence, General Statistics, Regression, Risk Management, Securities Trading, Statistical Tests, Accounting, Estimation

      4.4

      (3.7k reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Data Mining

      4.6

      (532 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Getting Started in Google Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Back-End Web Development, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development

      4.4

      (1.4k reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business analytics courses

    • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS
    • IBM Data Science: IBM Skills Network
    • Business Statistics and Analysis: Rice University
    • Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Analytics for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
    • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Business Analytics with R: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
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    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Business Analytics

    • Business analytics is the processes and technologies organizations use to sort through and derive insights from the data they collect. Descriptive analytics focuses on using historical data to evaluate previous actions. Predictive analytics includes examining historical data to forecast future outcomes. Prescriptive analytics combines elements of descriptive and prescriptive analytics.‎

    • When you learn business analytics, you can develop data skills that many employers seek out. Organizations have an impressive amount of data available to them, and they need people who can collect and process it into useful information. As of 2021, the average salary for business analysts in the US is $68,346, according to Glassdoor. Opportunities within this field should continue to grow faster than average through the next few years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.‎

    • In addition to a job as a business analyst, learning business analytics can lead to related jobs like quantitative analyst, market research analyst, and statistician. Organizations rely on data to evaluate and make decisions about the performance of employees, products, and campaigns. They tend to hire individuals with the skills needed to sort through all of the available data and present it to the decision-makers. Business analytics skills can also apply to other career areas. Project managers and marketers may use business analytics tools to monitor the effectiveness of their work and decide how to proceed with campaigns. Machine learning engineers and data architects develop programs to collect, process, and present data.‎

    • People best suited for roles in business analytics tend to be creative and critical thinkers who adapt well to change and can work in a fast-paced environment. They often pay close attention to detail and manage their time well so they can meet deadlines. Business analysts typically work with teams and have the ability to communicate and negotiate with others. Many business analysts also have a working knowledge of computer software programs and statistics.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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