University at Buffalo
Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making
University at Buffalo

Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

Akshay Sivadas
Brittany O'Dea

Instructors: Akshay Sivadas

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11 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(104 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe techniques to Identify root causes of variation and tools for evaluating potential solutions

  • Apply the Design of Experiments (DOE) technique to test improvement options

  • Evaluate, for a specific organization, which operational excellence methodology provides the maximum value

  • Explain how to foster a culture of data literacy

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module guides learners through identifying the root causes for variation, and testing possible solutions.

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4 videos5 readings1 assignment

This module prepares you to align an organization’s operations data to its performance standards to achieve operational excellence.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment

This module offers case examples of data-driven decision making in practice, and discusses how corporate culture relates to the success of such initiatives.

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6 videos5 readings1 assignment

This module provides an opportunity to bridge theory and practice. Learners apply knowledge from this course to solve a business problem.

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1 video1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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Akshay Sivadas
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