Business Analytics

Level 1 of 2

Beginner Level

Prerequisites

Basic computer and spreadsheet use. No prior analytics or statistics experience is needed.

Duration

4 weeks · 52 guided hours · 5 modules. Taught live by an instructor — online or in person.

By the end of this level you can

  • Design KPIs that measure what matters for a business or programme
  • Turn management questions into precise metrics with baselines and targets
  • Check data quality and compare performance fairly
  • Communicate insights with a clear headline and recommendation
  • Apply business analytics to sales, programme and inventory cases

Modules

  1. 1Module 1 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonKPIs and Performance Measurement
  2. 2Module 2 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonTurning Questions into Metrics
  3. 3Module 3 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonData Quality and Comparison Analysis
  4. 4Module 4 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonCommunicating Insights
  5. 5Module 5 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonBusiness Analytics Cases
  6. Free course quizQuick Quiz — Business Analytics Basics

Beginner level project

KPI Framework and Performance Review

Design a KPI framework for a real or realistic organisation — a shop, clinic, school or NGO programme — collect or use provided data for three months, analyse performance against targets and present a one-page performance review with recommendations.

Deliverables

  • A KPI framework: five to eight KPIs with definitions, data sources, baselines and targets
  • A data quality check of the source data
  • A performance analysis comparing actuals with targets and the previous period
  • A one-page review with a headline, findings and recommendations

Assessed on

  • KPIs are relevant, measurable and clearly defined
  • Comparisons are fair and calculations correct
  • Data limitations are identified and stated
  • Recommendations follow from the evidence and are actionable

All levels are taught live by an instructor — online or in person — see registration options.