Data Analytics for Business Professionals
I completed a LinkedIn Learning course called “Data Analytics for Business Professionals” taught by economist and author John Johnson. This course introduced the fundamentals of data analytics and its transformative impact on business operations, using real-world examples from companies like Xerox and UPS. It demonstrated how data analytics can cut costs, improve delivery times, enhance decision-making, and provide a competitive edge.
My role as a learner was to explore the concepts of predictive and prescriptive analytics, understand how to collect and clean data, and learn techniques like forecasting, correlation, and causality. The course also emphasized the importance of asking the right questions and recognizing potential issues like flawed data or cherry-picking. This experience helped me grasp how to approach data-driven decision-making and equipped me with practical strategies to apply analytics to solve real business challenges. It gave me a strong foundation to leverage data analytics in future roles to drive better outcomes and innovation.