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Fundamentals of Business Analytics

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Turning Data into Business Insights for Smarter Decisions
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2,461 students
Created by Dr. Khirod Chandra Maharana
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What you'll learn

  • Understanding of the fundamental concepts of business analytics.
  • Knowledge of data-driven decision-making processes
  • Key analytical tools and software used in business environments
  • Solving business problems using descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
This course includes:
2.5 total hours on-demand video
38 articles
13 downloadable resources
53 lessons
Full lifetime access
Access on mobile and TV
Certificate of completion
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Course content

Requirements

  • No prior experience in analytics is required
  • Basic understanding of business or commerce concepts
  • Comfort using a computer and internet browser
  • Access to Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn with a problem-solving mindset

Description

In today’s data-driven world, businesses that can analyze and interpret data effectively gain a powerful competitive edge. “Fundamentals of Business Analytics” is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to help you unlock the power of data—without needing any programming background.

This course introduces you to the core concepts and tools used in business analytics. You’ll learn how to collect, clean, and analyze data, understand key statistical measures, and draw actionable insights. Through real-world examples and hands-on exercises using Excel, Power BI, Google Data Studio, and MySQL, you’ll gain the skills to solve common business problems like customer churn, sales forecasting, and operational inefficiencies.

We’ll cover essential techniques such as data visualization, regression, classification, forecasting, and optimization. You’ll also explore how analytics is applied in marketing, finance, HR, and supply chain management.

Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring analyst, this course provides the foundational knowledge to make smarter, evidence-based business decisions. By the end, you’ll not only understand the language of data—you’ll be able to speak it confidently in any business setting.

In addition, the course emphasizes ethical data use, privacy, and security—crucial elements in today’s digital landscape. With a strong focus on practical application, you’ll be ready to turn data into strategic insights that drive real business results.

Who this course is for:

  • A student of business, commerce, economics, or management looking to build your analytics foundation.
  • A working professional in marketing, operations, HR, or finance who wants to apply data-driven thinking in your job.
  • An entrepreneur or small business owner aiming to use simple tools and techniques to make better decisions using your own data.
  • A job seeker or career switcher who wants to add “business analytics skills” to your résumé to enter the growing field of data and business intelligence.
  • A curious learner or non-technical individual who wants to understand terms like KPIs, dashboards, customer insights, or forecasting in a practical, easy-to-follow format.
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