Business Data Analytics (IIBA®-CBDA Exam preparation)

What is business data analyticsDefining research questionsCollecting dataPerforming analysisInterpreting the results of analysisInfluencing decision makingScaling analytics capabilityWe live in an amazing world of data!Organisations that know how to use it dramatically outperform the competition. But it’s not easy to make use of your data. You need to have the technical skills to collect it and analyse it, but you also need to have the organisational skills to know when to do it and how to interpret the results to drive better decisions. This is exactly what business data analytics is about and it is what we are going to study.—————-This course is officially endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) and qualifies for 14 professional development units for the purposes of certification.—————-This course will explain how to prepare for a data analytics project, how to organise the analytics process, and what to consider to make sure the results of your analysis will drive noticeable business change.We will cover the following topics:What is business data analytics and how it differs from other data related disciplines, like data science or business analysisHow to define research questions for your analytics initiativeHow to organise data collection processWhat to take into account when performing analysisHow to interpret the results of analysis and communicate them to decision makersHow to ensure real actions happen as the result of your analysisWhat to consider when scaling analytics capabilityWe will also review a set of selected methods and techniques that are usually applicable to the tasks above.—————-Business data analytics is mostly a management discipline and it discusses how to organise the analytics capability within the business to get valuable results. It will be extremely valuable for line managers of analytics teams, project managers who happen to have analytics components to the projects they manage, and business analysts who happen to get involved into analytics initiatives.You will also get an official IIBA Endorsed Education Provider certificate of completion in addition to the standard Udemy certificate.—————-A certification in business data analytics (IIBA®-CBDA) is a unique certificate offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis for business data analytics professionals. It tests your knowledge of the Guide to Business Data Analytics published by IIBA and recognises your ability to effectively execute analysis related work in support of business analytics initiatives.The exam consists of 75 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions to be completed within 2 hours. It is a challenging and rewarding exam.This course is 100% aligned with the Guide to Business Data Analytics and is your chance to get prepared for the exam. At the end of the course, you will get a sample exam to test your knowledge and get better prepared.Good luck!=========================Note: I am an Endorsed Education Provider™ by IIBA®, which means the materials and references to IIBA® and its publications used in this course are licensed for me to do so. By enrolling in this course you support legal use of intellectual property and contribute to the development of business analysis profession.All the trademarks belong to their rightful owners.Who this course is for:Business analysts working on data analytics initiativesProject managers managing data projectsLine managers managing data teamsAnyone preparing for IIBA®-CBDA exam