Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Practice (Competence)

Business Analytics practitioners are experts at analytical and technical skills to provide insights into the constant stream of collected information. Many companies today realize the value of a data-driven business strategy. Research by LinkedIn (a 2018 study) showed that demand for data science skills in Singapore surged 17 times compared to previous years. According to the Singapore government, a most effective way to bridge the data skills gap is to upskill the current workforce. So if you are starting your analytics journey or making a transition to becoming a data scientist, it is important to have a solid grasp on foundational data science skills – the “must-have” skills that are critical to building a successful data science team or to becoming a top Data Scientist. Moreover, Business Analytics practitioners must also understand the technicalities of data management and analytics project execution processes. This certificate course has been designed to provide you with specific skills in statistics and machine learning to efficiently carry out data analytics projects using structured & unstructured (text) data, and to acquire practical knowledge needed to help you thrive at your work. It is a course that prepares you to immediately embark on your journey to become a top data scientist. This graduate certificate is a part of the Stackable Certificate Programme in Data Science.