This course introduces students to the science of business analytics while casting a keen eye toward the artful use of numbers found in the digital space. The goal is to provide businesses and managers with the foundation needed to apply data analytics to real-world challenges they confront daily in their professional lives. Students will learn to identify the ideal analytic tool for their specific needs; understand valid and reliable ways to collect, analyze, and visualize data; and utilize data in decision making for their agencies, organizations or clients.
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Predictive Analytics and Data Mining
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
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Try Coursera for BusinessSkills you will gain
- Predictive Analytics
- Decision-Making Software
- Geodemographic Segmentation
- Validated Learning
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
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Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
English
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
Try Coursera for BusinessSyllabus - What you will learn from this course
9 hours to complete
Module 0: Get Ready & Module 1: Drowning in Data, Starving for Knowledge
9 hours to complete
13 videos (Total 104 min), 11 readings, 4 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Module 2: Decision Trees
5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 65 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Module 3: Rules, Rules, and More Rules
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 65 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Module 4: Model Performance and Recommendation Systems
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 68 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
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- 5 stars62.79%
- 4 stars24.80%
- 3 stars6.97%
- 2 stars0.77%
- 1 star4.65%
TOP REVIEWS FROM PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS AND DATA MINING
by JKAug 5, 2019
this class was intense but i have learned a lot, glad taking it
by SKAug 3, 2019
Prof. Seshadri was amazing. Learned how to model and analyze data for various use cases. Excellent course for people looking for a good understanding of data modeling and data mining.
by BHNov 28, 2019
I have learned a lot by this course and Instructor, Thanks Coursera
by BBSep 13, 2020
Good foundation course to understand Data Aanlytisc
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