Program Overview
Improve your ability to use data and analytics in business decision-making processes
In this program, participants will learn how to analyze data, build models and interpret analytical results. Participants will obtain hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel. The program will explore descriptive analytics (what is the data trying to tell me?), predictive analytics (what is likely to occur?) and prescriptive analytics (what is the best decision I should make?).
Rather than merely adopting a “plugging into formulas” approach in this program, participants will understand how one can effectively communicate key results to important stakeholders. Ultimately, good data with correct calculations leads to improved decision-making.
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Key Learning Objectives
- Appreciate and recognize the overall perspective of data analytics
- Understand how data analytics can be applied in a participant’s particular organization
- Demonstrate how analytics can lead to deeper insights and informed decision-making
- Recognize how one can present the results of data analytics models
- Enhance understanding of Excel spreadsheets as a tool for model-building
- Become familiar with descriptive analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics
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Who Should Attend
- Any interested in the application of data analytics to improve organizational decision-making
- Aspiring business professionals
- This program is intended for those with limited exposure or experience in data analytics
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What Is Included
- All learning materials provided digitally through Canvas
- Certificate of Completion
- Credential to add to your CV and LinkedIn Profile
- PMI Professional Development Units (PDU's)
- Data files and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet package
- Readings available prior to the program start date
- 6.5 CPHR Saskatchewan Continued Professional Development (CPD) Hours
Check out the funding opportunities available through the Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy. This program is eligible when bundled with another program within management and development.
Coming Soon
Fees: $995 plus Taxes
Registration Deadline: To Be Announced
Location: K W Nasser Centre - Saskatoon
For more information, contact
Rebecca Schweighardt
Learning and Development Specialist
306-966-7956
Email Me
Instructor Profile
Keith Willoughby
Keith Willoughby is the Dean and a Professor in the Department of Finance and Management Science at the Edwards School of Business (University of Saskatchewan). He holds a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Calgary. His teaching interests include data analytics, operations management, business forecasting, and operations research. Through developing analytical models to inform decision-making, his published scholarly works seek to connect theory with practice. He has created data-driven models to assist planning in health care, public transit systems, and professional sports leagues. As a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (through the American Society for Quality), he has professional experience in the health care industry.
Offer This Program In-House
Interested in bringing this program to your organization or team within your organization? Fill out our Online Needs Assessment form and show your interest in bringing this program in-house or customized based on your needs.
Cancellation
University of Saskatchewan's liability is limited to reimbursement of paid tuition fees.
Cancellations received at least ten (10) business days in advance of the program commencement date will receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than ten (10) business days prior to the program commencement date will be subject to a $200 administration fee. Cancellations received less than three (3) business days prior to the program commencement date will be subject to full program tuition cost.
Non-attendance will incur full program tuition cost.
Fees subject to change without notice.
Program Transfers
One program transfer will be permitted without penalty if the cancellation request is received more than ten (10) business days prior to the program start date. Program transfers within ten (10) business days of the program start date will be subject to a $200 administration fee.
Alternate program transfers may be approved dependent on program availability. Transfer requests must be scheduled within six (6) months of the initial purchase.
Applicants will be responsible for any price difference in program fees at the time of the request. Each subsequent transfer request will be subject to $200 administration fee.