Business Analytics: From Data to Insights

This program occurs on the Fisher College of Business Campus from September 26-27, 2024. The registration deadline is September 12, 2024. Register by August 29, 2024 using the code EARLYBIRD24ANALYTICS for $100 off.
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Please read the cancellation policy below: *

All cancellations and transfers must be received in writing. Submit your request via email to
Jennie McAndrew (mcandrew.28@osu.edu) with the name of the program, followed by
“cancellation” or “transfer” in the subject line.

  • Cancellations must be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the
    program in order to be eligible for a full refund.
  • Cancellations must be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the first day of
    the program in order to be eligible for a 50% refund.
  • Any cancellations made less than fourteen (14) days prior to the first
    day of the program will forfeit the registration fee.
  • If you for any reason are unable to attend the program, please consider
    sending someone in your place. Participants can transfer their registration to someone
    else within their organization at no charge up to 24 hours before the first day of the program.
$1,950.00

In today's rapidly changing business environment, analytics has become an indispensable tool for making informed decisions and achieving organizational goals. Our program is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to harness the power of analytics and gain valuable insights from their data. Our program covers five key topics critical to any analytics journey: critical thinking, statistics, data visualization, programming, and conveying results. With these foundational skills, participants will be well on their way to transforming data into insights that can drive business success.

We believe that analytics is more than just crunching numbers. It's about understanding the context, asking the right questions, and interpreting results to make strategic decisions. With this in mind, our program places a strong emphasis on critical thinking, a key skill in the analytics toolkit. Our experienced instructors will guide participants through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and practical examples. Participants will learn how to use popular analytics tools and programming languages, including R and Python. We will also cover data visualization techniques that help turn complex data into compelling stories that can be easily understood by stakeholders. In addition to these foundational topics, we also provide resources and guidance for those who wish to specialize in one of these areas. Our goal is to provide a strong foundation in analytics that can be built upon in any direction participants choose to take their analytics journey. Join us today and embark on an exciting analytics journey that will help you make better decisions, improve efficiency, and achieve your goals.

This 2-day program is designed for professionals interested in developing competency in business analytics  for both personal and business reasons;  Individuals interested in changing roles at their current companies and who  need to begin the upskilling process with a focus on Analytics will also find this program valuable  The class will provide them with an introduction to Business Analytics and a “road map” of skills/interests to achieve mastery of the subject.

This class is NOT for individuals already working or employed in Analytics.