Professional Certificate in Data Analytics
Key takeaways
This hands-on programme is meticulously crafted to equip you with practical skills in modern-day analytics, enabling you to tackle real-world business challenges effectively. You will gain expertise in extracting meaningful insights and driving your organisation towards its objectives by applying cutting-edge analytics.
This programme will enable you to:
Identify the full spectrum of data analytics characteristics and applications in order to understand its significance to organisational success
Use industry-standard tools to conduct exploratory and descriptive analyses of large data sets in order to identify meaningful information
Use predictive modelling to forecast outcomes and evaluate the merits of each to help your organisation solve problems and uncover new opportunities
Design and solve an optimisation problem from a data set and create meaningful strategic recommendations that you can communicate to stakeholders
Build a comprehensive portfolio for a business problem that highlights your analytics expertise to share with potential employers
Who is this programme for?
The Professional Certificate in Data Analytics will be the most valuable for:
Recent STEM or business graduates who are looking to launch a career in data analytics and wish to supplement their theoretical knowledge with practical experience in extracting meaningful insights from large quantities of data
Early-career data professionals such as Python developers or data or business analysts who wish to build on their experience in order to drive greater impact in their day-to-day work and gain a set of advanced analytical skills to support decision-making
Business or technology professionals seeking a set of advanced analytical skills to help make informed business decisions that improve profitability, or those performing analytical tasks in their current role who want to gain the formal training to transition into the field
A functional understanding of calculus, statistics, probability and linear algebra (including vectors and matrices, as well as their multiplication) is recommended to receive the maximum benefit from the programme. This knowledge need not be part of any prior formal education.
Programme highlights
Develop a high-level perspective of the analytics landscape and a deeper understanding of cutting-edge industry topics.
Acquire deeper insights into analytics applications from industry experts and learning facilitators.
Build a portfolio of work that highlights your experience with analytics platforms.
Access coaching, career guidance and mentorship to help launch or accelerate your career.
Solve a real-world business problem for your organisation using highly sought-after tools, techniques and platforms.
Earn a certificate from Imperial Executive Education, a globally ranked university and leader in analytics.
Conduct an in-depth data analysis of a business challenge and create an executive summary of your insights and recommendations.
What you will learn
Case studies and industry examples
Case studies and industry examples from global brands are paired with key programme concepts to give you the opportunity to examine how data analytics can be applied to solve business problems.
Production planning
Which production plan maximises daily profits for Gemstone Tool Company?
Supplier sourcing
What is the most cost-efficient way for New Bedford Steel to acquire coal?
Capital budgeting
Which projects should Kearns & Associates prioritise to maximise profits?
Personnel scheduling
How should Union Airways schedule customer service agents to maximise the quality of service and minimise costs?
Contingency planning
Observe how anomalous events such as the COVID-19 pandemic affected the stock market based on S&P 500 data.
Machine learning
Explore how Claritas empowers organisations to utilise machine learning with data on demographics, lifestyle and media preferences, shopping behaviours and technology usage.
Data Analytics with Imperial Executive Education
Led by faculty from Imperial College Business School’s MSc Business Analytics programme, ranked first in the QS World University Rankings: Business Masters Rankings 2025 in Europe, the Professional Certificate in Data Analytics was designed with the same careful balance of teaching, hands-on coursework and training the school values across all of its programmes. Consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 universities, Imperial College London is recognised as a global leader in the study and analysis of data.
Faculty
Professor of Analytics and Operations; Head of the Analytics, Marketing and Operations Department; Fellow, Imperial Business Analytics Centre Operations Management Department, Imperial College London
Professor Wolfram Wiesemann is a professor of analytics and operations as well as the head of the Analytics, Marketing and Operations department at Imperial College Business S...
Data Scientist, Senior Teaching Fellow Operations Management Department, Imperial College London
Dr Ribeiro-Castro is a data scientist and senior teaching fellow at Imperial College Business School, where he teaches the master's course on global business analytics. He is ...
Cognitive Scientist, Software Engineer, Senior Teaching Fellow Operations Management Department, Imperial College London
Dr Fintan Nagle is a senior teaching fellow at Imperial College Business School, where he teaches data science in the context of business analytics. His current research inter...
Career preparation and guidance
Becoming an effective data analyst requires a dynamic mix of domain knowledge and impactful communication skills. This programme will guide you as you develop your career path in data analytics by assisting you with crafting your elevator pitch and sharpening your interview skills. These services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this programme. The support team includes programme leaders and career coaches, who will help you reach your learning goals and guide you through your job search. The primary goal is to help you with the skills needed to be prepared for a career in the data analytics field. However, we do not guarantee job placement.
Emeritus provides assistance with the following career preparation services:
Writing noteworthy resumes and cover letters
Creating effective LinkedIn profiles
Navigating your job search
Preparing for interviews
Crafting your elevator pitch
Negotiating salary
Exercises focused on launching a career in data analytics include:
Job search and interviewing for data analytics positions
Building your personal brand and promoting your skills
Communicating data analytics concepts through a capstone project
Certificate
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Imperial College Business School Executive Education.
Please note that this programme contributes to earning Associate Alumni status. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
FAQs
Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Programme Advisers or call us at +44 114 697 4544 (UK) / +1 315 618 2562 (US) / +65 3129 8674 (SG)
Early registrations are encouraged.
Flexible payment options available.
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