Turn data into decisions that drive real business impact. In this course, you’ll learn how to align managers, employees, and organizational goals through data analytics and digital transformation. Discover how to view your organization as a “decision factory,” where every team member contributes to smart, evidence-based choices that fuel success.
Making Evidence-Based Strategic Decisions
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Making Evidence-Based Strategic Decisions
This course is part of Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics Specialization
Instructor: William A. Brantley
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Apply data analytics principles to make informed decisions—even with incomplete or uncertain data.
Design systems that help teams make smarter, faster decisions .
Leverage low-code/no-code and AI technologies to create data solutions that drive innovation and competitive advantage.
Empower your organization—and your career—by mastering the tools and strategies that turn data into decisions.
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Assessments
25 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course
Discover the concept of the decision factory—how organizations turn information into action. Learn to identify the types of decisions made by customers, employees, leaders, and competitors, and explore how these decisions shape business success.
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7 videos12 readings6 assignments
Learn what makes a great decision and how to select high-quality data to support it. You’ll also explore strategies for making sound choices with incomplete or uncertain data and discover practical ways to learn and improve from experience.
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7 videos6 readings6 assignments
Explore how non-technical “citizen developers” are transforming business by building powerful applications using low-code and no-code tools. Understand why a strong data infrastructure is essential for success in this new era of digital innovation.
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6 videos7 readings6 assignments
See how artificial intelligence is reshaping data analytics. You’ll dive into robotic process automation (RPA), deep learning, and advanced analytics using tools such as R and Microsoft Power Platform—unlocking smarter, faster decision-making capabilities.
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8 videos7 readings6 assignments
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3 readings1 assignment
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