Learn how business intelligence harnesses data analysis and management to boost profits in this free online course.

Does your organisation’s decision-making process lack the necessary tools to convert large volumes of data into meaningful information? This course on business intelligence offers new ways to interpret data. We explore the origins and evolution of the term ‘business intelligence’ before discussing in detail the use of data science and real-time tools to improve business strategic planning.

Modern businesses around the globe are using state-of-the-art technologies and tools available to ensure data is used in the most constructive way possible. We explain information management concepts like data mining, data warehousing and metadata and how these practices can maximise customer satisfaction. After information is gathered, it must be visualised and presented to relevant stakeholders to guide their decisions. We lay out the data management practices that drive this process.

Do you want to master some basic programming languages used for data analysis? We outline the basic concepts and advantages of the programming languages SQL and Python. Proper application of business intelligence principles form a crucial component of almost all successful enterprises today. Sign up for this data science course to learn how to use business intelligence tools to analyse information and make smart managerial decisions.