University of Pennsylvania
Business Analytics Specialization
203,025 enrolled
University of Pennsylvania

Business Analytics Specialization

Make Data-Driven Business Decisions. Achieve fluency in business data strategies in four discipline-specific courses.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(16,718 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Explain how data is used for recruiting and performance evaluation

  • Model supply and demand for various business scenarios

  • Solve business problems with data-driven decision-making

  • Understand the tools used to predict customer behavior

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Taught in English
20 practice exercises

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from University of Pennsylvania

Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Customer Analysis
Category: Customer Insights
Category: Consumer Behaviour
Category: Descriptive Analytics
Category: Data Collection
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Advanced Analytics
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Process Improvement and Optimization
Category: Correlation Analysis
Category: Marketing Analytics
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Analytics
Category: Descriptive Statistics
Category: Revenue Management
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Predictive Analytics

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Forecasting
Category: Simulation and Simulation Software
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Decision Tree Learning
Category: Decision Making
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Probability Distribution
Category: Analytics
Category: Advanced Analytics
Category: Operational Analysis
Category: Demand Planning
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Process Optimization
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Inventory Control
Category: Descriptive Analytics
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Operations Management
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Business Risk Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: People Analytics
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Talent Management
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Workforce Management
Category: Analytics
Category: Collaboration
Category: Performance Management
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Employee Retention

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Revenue Recognition
Category: Anomaly Detection
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Finance
Category: Advanced Analytics
Category: Financial Accounting
Category: Auditing
Category: Accounting
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Analytics
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Financial Statement Analysis

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Analytics
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Advertising
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Project Design
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Peer Review
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Digital Advertising
Category: Business Planning

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Instructors

Noah Gans
University of Pennsylvania
1 Course126,080 learners
Sergei Savin
University of Pennsylvania
2 Courses173,893 learners
Senthil Veeraraghavan
University of Pennsylvania
2 Courses173,893 learners
Ron Berman
University of Pennsylvania
1 Course301,317 learners

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