Advanced Business Analytics Specialization

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The Advanced Business Analytics Specialization is a non-degree program that helps you develop practical skills in data analytics. It's taught in English and lasts several weeks. The main advantage is that you learn from academic professionals and experienced practitioners who share real-world skills.

The curriculum includes extracting and manipulating data using SQL code, executing statistical methods for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis, and effectively interpreting and presenting analytic results. You'll gain skills in business problem-solving and learn how to use data to explain business performance and evaluate different courses of action.

After completing this program, you can pursue careers like Business Analyst, Data Scientist, or Operations Research Analyst. You can work in industries such as finance, marketing, or management, and potential employers include companies like consulting firms or financial institutions.