Global Information Technology’s IIBA endorsed will prepare you for Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA®- CBDA). What you learn in this course will give you a strong foundation in all the areas that support analytics and will help you to better position yourself for success within your organization. You’ll develop skills and a perspective that will make you more productive faster and allow you to become a valuable asset to your organization.
The new Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA®- CBDA) recognizes your ability to effectively execute analysis related work in support of business analytics initiatives.
Business data analytics is a practice by which a specific set of techniques, competencies and procedures are applied to perform the continuous exploration, iteration, and investigation of past and current business data, for the purposes of obtaining insights about a business that can lead to improved decision-making.
Earning this certification informs employers of your passion for and competencies performing business analysis on analytics initiatives. The certification helps identify skilled business data analytics professionals to organizations seeking these in-demand skills.
Data-focused organizations perform better and making the most of the data is key in making sound business decisions. Business analysis skills coupled with the knowledge, competencies and experience performing business data analytics activities are in high demand. Certification in Business Data Analytics is the key to help you prepare for these in-demand skills and to remain on top of industry trends.
This course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals who are inexperienced or have recently stepped into the field of analytics. This course is beneficial for: IT developers and testers, Data analysts, Junior data scientists, Analytics professionals, BI and reporting professionals, Project managers, Students and Professionals working with data in any industry
Introduction to Data Analytics for Business and Strategy development
Process Framework
HOMEWORK: Begin your project, create 2 subjects with description and rationale to be approved
Gathering the requirements to understand and define the objective
Identifying and knowing the data
In-depth exploration of Tableau as a tool
Building great dashboards
IN-CLASS: student presentations
Who will benefit from this course?
This course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals who are inexperienced or have recently stepped into the field of analytics. This course is beneficial for: IT developers and testers, Data analysts, Junior data scientists, Analytics professionals, BI and reporting professionals, Project managers, Students and Professionals working with data in any industry
What are the prerequisites for taking a Business Data Analytics training?
There are no prerequisites for this business data analytics course other than an analytical mindset. However, we do expect the participants to have a basic knowledge of working with Microsoft Office, Internet and Business Analysis Acumen.
How are the jobs for Business Data Analytics in general?
An early career Business Intelligence Manager with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $87,466 based on 293 salaries. A mid-career Business Intelligence Manager with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $103,178 based on 407 salaries. An experienced Business Intelligence Manager with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $111,713 based on 426 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $122,204. www.payscale.com
Why should you become Business Data Analytics- CBDA certified?
Data-focused organizations perform better and making the most of the data is key in making sound business decisions. Your strong business analysis skills coupled with the knowledge, competencies and experience performing business analytics activities are in high demand.A recent article* ranked business analysis amongst the most in-demand hard skills of 2019, along with analytical reasoning. Certification in Business Data Analytics is the key to help you prepare for these in-demand skills and to remain on top of industry trends. *LinkedIn Talent Blog “The Most In-demand Hard and Soft Skills of 2019”
Business analysis professionals who have the skills to effectively perform on business data analytics initiatives contribute to their teams in various ways, including providing the ability to:
What will I be able to do after successfully finishing the program?
How many weeks is this course?
The course typically lasts over five weeks; it’s very comprehensive and very hands-on. Also, the gap during the week allows the students to fully study and gain a strong understanding and practice what is being taught in the class.
Is Tableau another programming language?
No Tableau is not a programming language. Tableau is a tool which can help anyone see and understand their data. Connect to almost any database, drag and drop to create visualizations, and share with a click.
Do I need programming background or knowledge?
Programming knowledge is not a requirement at all. All you need is an analytical mindset, basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet and Business Analysis Acumen.
Is this Program only for Data Scientists?
No this program is not only for Data Scientists, but for IT developers and testers, Data analysts, Junior data scientists, Analytics professionals, BI and reporting professionals, Project managers, Students and Professionals working with data in any industry wishing to work on analytics projects, hence you must not expect to be too technical in terms of algorithms.
The IIBA®- CBDA exam includes questions pertaining to the six Blueprint Domains, five practitioner-based domains discussed in IIBA’s Introduction to Business Data Analytics: A Practitioners View, and one organizational-based domain from IIBA’s Introduction to Business Data Analytics: An Organizational View:
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