Data Science for Business Professionals (DSBIZ)
The ability to identify and respond to changing trends is a hallmark of a successful business. Whether those trends are related to customers and sales, or to regulatory and industry standards, businesses are wise to keep track of the variables that can affect the bottom line. In today's business landscape, data comes from numerous sources and in diverse forms. By leveraging data science concepts and technologies, businesses can mold all of that raw data into information that facilitates decisions to improve and expand the success of the business.
Data Science for Business Professionals (DSBIZ)
Course Objectives
In this course, you will identify how data science supports informed business decisions. You will:
- Explain the fundamentals of data science.
- Identify functions of data science for business.
- Implement business requirements for data science.
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Data Science Fundamentals
- Topic A: What is Data Science?
- Topic B: Types of Data
- Topic C: The Data Science Lifecycle
- Lesson 2: Data Science Implementation
- Topic A: Data Acquisition and Preparation
- Topic B: Data Modeling and Visualization
- Topic C: Data Science Roles
- Lesson 3: The Impact of Data Science
- Topic A: Benefits of Data Science
- Topic B: Challenges of Data Science
- Topic C: Business Use Cases for Data Science
Intended Audience
This course is designed for business leaders and decision makers, including C-level executives, project managers, HR leaders, Marketing and Sales leaders, and technical sales consultants, who want to increase their knowledge of and familiarity with concepts surrounding data science. Other individuals who want to know more about basic data science concepts are also candidates for this course. This course is also designed to assist learners in preparing for the CertNexus® DSBIZ™ (Exam DSZ-110) credential.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have a working knowledge of general business concepts and practices. You should also have a basic understanding of information technology (IT) resources and systems, including networks, computers, and other digital devices used in an enterprise setting.
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Subject: Request for AI & AI Security training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, Data Science for Business Professionals (DSBIZ). The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
The ability to identify and respond to changing trends is a hallmark of a successful business. Whether those trends are related to customers and sales, or to regulatory and industry standards, businesses are wise to keep track of the variables that can affect the bottom line. In today's business landscape, data comes from numerous sources and in diverse forms. By leveraging data science concepts and technologies, businesses can mold all of that raw data into information that facilitates decisions to improve and expand the success of the business. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll be able to:
- In this course, you will identify how data science supports informed business decisions. You will:
- Explain the fundamentals of data science.
- Identify functions of data science for business.
- Implement business requirements for data science.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in ai & ai security. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/certnexus-training/data-science-for-business-professionals/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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