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Business Analystics

Business Analytics (BA) is essential for making data-driven decisions, improving efficiency, and staying competitive in today's fast-paced market. It enables businesses to analyze large datasets, uncover trends, optimize operations, and enhance customer experiences.


With the Help of Our Courses, You Will Be Able To:
✔️ Apply Business Analytics concepts to real-world problems.
✔️ Analyze and interpret data to identify key business trends.
✔️ Optimize business operations using SQL and advanced analytics techniques.
✔️ Develop dashboards and reports to communicate insights effectively.

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Level

Beginner to Intermediate

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Duration

8 - 12 Weeks

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Lectures

40 - 50 Lectures

Course Prerequisites

This course is designed for beginners and professionals looking to transition into Business Analytics. A
basic understanding of business processes and IT systems is helpful but not mandatory.

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Recommended prerequisites:

✅ Basic knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, Formulas)
✅ Familiarity with business operations & decision-making
✅ (Optional) Basic understanding of SQL databases (not mandatory)

1. Introduction to Business Analytics

  • What is Business Analytics?

  • Difference Between Business Intelligence (BI) & Business Analytics

  • Role of a Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist

  • Key BA Responsibilities in Different Industries

  • Types of Analytics:

o Descriptive Analytics (Historical Data Analysis)
o Diagnostic Analytics (Root Cause Analysis)
o Predictive Analytics (Forecasting & Modeling)
o Prescriptive Analytics (Decision Optimization)

2. Data Warehousing

-  Introduction to data warehousing concepts.

-  Data modeling and schema design.

-  Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes.

-  Data integration techniques.

3. Data Visualization

-  Principles of data visualization.

-  Tools like Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView for creating visualizations.

-  Designing effective dashboards and reports.

-  Best practices for presenting data visually.

4. Data Analysis Techniques

-  Statistical analysis methods.

-  Predictive modeling and forecasting.

-  Regression analysis.

-  Clustering and segmentation techniques.

5. Data Mining

-  Introduction to data mining concepts.

-  Association analysis.

-  Classification and regression trees.

-  Cluster analysis.

6. Advanced Analytics

-  Machine learning algorithms and their applications in business.

-  Deep learning concepts (neural networks, etc.) for analytics.

-  Natural Language Processing (NLP) for text analysis.

-  Sentiment analysis and social media analytics.

7. Business Intelligence Tools and Technologies

-  In-depth training on specific BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, MicroStrategy, etc.

-  Hands-on exercises and projects using these tools.

-  Customizing and optimizing BI solutions for different business needs.

8. Data Governance and Ethics

-  Ensuring data quality and integrity.

-  Privacy and security considerations.

-  Data governance frameworks.

-  Compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.

9. Case Studies and Real-world Applications

-  Analyzing real-world business cases.

-  Applying BI and BA techniques to solve business problems.

-  Discussion on successful BI implementations and lessons learned.

10. Capstone Project

-  A hands-on project where participants apply all the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course to solve a business problem or address a specific challenge.

-  Presentation of findings and recommendations.

These modules can vary in depth and focus depending on the specific course and its target audience, whether it's aimed at beginners, intermediate learners, or advanced professionals. Additionally, courses may include guest lectures from industry experts, workshops, and practical exercises to enhance learning and skill application.

Curriculum

181 Lessons

  • What is SQL Server?

    Why SQL?

    DBMS vs RDBMS

    SQL Syntax

    SQL | WHERE Clause

    SQL | SELECT Query

    SQL | ORDER BY

    SQL | GROUP BY

    SQL | Aliases

    HAVING Clause

    Eliminating Duplicate Rows

    Table/Column/Row/Cell

    Relationship

    Types of Relationships

    Data Types

    String Data Types

    Numeric Data Types

    Date and Time Data Types

    Constraints

    NOT NULL Constraint

    UNIQUE Constraint

    DEFAULT Constraint

    PRIMARY Key

    FOREIGN Key

    CHECK Constraint

    Functions

    Mathematical Functions

    String Functions

    Date and Time Functions

    Conversion Functions

    Operators

    Assignment operator

    Arithmetic operator

    Comparison operator

    Logical operator

    Set operator

    SQL Commands

    DDL (Data Definition Language)

    DML (Data Manipulation Language)

    TCL (Transaction Control Language)

    DCL (Data Control Language)

    SQL Commands / Statements

    Sub Query

    Types of Sub Query

    Single Row Sub Query

    Multiple row sub query

    Joins

    Left Outer Join

    Right Outer Join

    Full Outer Join

    Self Join

    CROSS Join

    Inner Join

    Views

    Simple view (Updatable view)

    Complex view (Non-Updatable view)

    SQL | Triggers

    CTE in SQL

  • What is Visualization?

    What is BI?

    Why we need BI

    What is Power BI?

    Power BI Architecture

    Installation of Power BI

    Components of Power BI

  • Types of Data Loading

    Import Mode

    Direct Query Mode

    Import vs Direct Query Mode

    Composite Models

    Most Commonly Used Data Sources

    Excel /Text / CSV / MS Access / Web Link / PDF /SQL Server / Oracle / SSAS (Analysis Service) /SharePoint List / Online / Folder / Folder

  • TRANSFORMS

    Remove Columns

    First Row Header

    Duplicate Columns

    Split Columns

    Remove Duplicate

    Replace Value

    Change Data Type

    Group BY

    Formatting data

    Add Custom Columns

    Invoke Function

    Append Queries

    Merge Queries

    Combine Files(Folder)

    Parameters

    Other Query Features

  • Introduction to Data Modeling

    Deployment Cycle

    Data Model Engine

    What is Data Model

    Relationships in Power BI

    One to One / One to Many / Many to Many

    Tables and Relationship

    Grouping / Binning

    Drill Through Reports

    What IF Parameter

    Bidirectional filters

  • Overview

    Best Practice

    Visualization types

    Custom visuals

    Creating power BI Visuals

    Bar Chart and Line Chart

    Combining charts

    Adding slicers for filters

    Tabular data / Matrix

    Cards / Multi Cards

    Categorical data

    Data Trends

    Categorical and Trends Data Together (Combo)

    Geographical Data and Maps

    Filters

    Report Level

    Page Level

    Visual Level

    Bidirectional filters

    Synonyms

    Custom Colors, Color Picker

  • What is Power BI SERVICE?

    Licensing (Free Vs Pro Vs Premium)

    App workspace

    What is Report Server

  • Installing SQL Server with Tabular Mode

    Installing Visual Studio

    Installing SSDT

    Creating a new Tabular Model

    Data Modelling in SSAS Tabular

    Deploy the Model

    Processing Tabular Model

    Schedule Processing (SQL Server Agent & SSIS)

    Power BI Desktop vs SSAS Tabular

  • Mobile Power BI Overview

    Designing the reports and Dashboard for Mobile

    Interacting with Mobile Power BI App

  • ​Introduction to DAX

    Calculated Columns

    Calculated Tables

    Calculated Columns vs Measures

    Evaluation Contexts (ROW & FILTER Contexts)

    Aggregated Functions (SUM,MIN,MAX,AVG,COUNT)

    Relate Functions (RELATED & RELATED TABLE)

    Iterative Functions (SUMX, AVGX, COUNTX)

    Variables (VAR)

    Logical functions (IF, SWITCH)

    Table Functions

    FORMAT FUNCTION, FIND, SEARCH, SUBSTITUE, VALUE, CALCULATE,UNION,ROW,ADDCOLUMNS,SUMM ARIZE

    Handling Blanks (ISBLANK,NOTISBLANK)

    Rank Functions (RANKX)

    Date Functions(DATEADD,DATEDIFF,TODAY Required Date Formats)

    Calendar Functions (CALENDAR, CALENDAT AUTO)

    Time Intelligence functions

    SEMI ADDITIVE

    Dynamic Measures, Dynamic Filters & Dynamic chart Axis

  • What is Business Intelligence (BI) ?

    BI Process

    What is KPI?

    Visual Analysis

    Data Visualization Tools

    Tableau vs Power Bi

    Why Tableau

    Loading tableau

    About Tableau

    Tableau Products

    Building Visualization

    Mark Field

    Color Palette

    Clear – undo

    Share – filters

    Group – hierarchy

    Sorting Data

    Dashboard and share your work​

    Data Aggregations and calculations

    Quick table calculations

    Joins

    Parameters

    Analytics Pane

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