CBDA COURSE
SYLLABUS
Course Module
Fundamentals of Data Science/Analytics
1 Introduction to Data Science/Analytics
2 Use cases for Data Science/Analytics
3 Data Science lifecycle
4 Types of Data Analytics.
5 Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning overview
Introduction to Certification in Business data analytics (CBDA)
6 CBDA Certification Overview
7 What is Business Data Analytics?
8 Eligibility Criteria
9 Six Business Data Analytics Domains
Business Analysis and Data Analytics
10 Business Analysis in Data Analytics Projects
11 Business Analysis Vs Data Analytics
Introduction to Business Data analytics Domains
12 Identify the Research Questions – 20% (Domain 1)
13 Source Data – 15% (Domain 2)
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14 Analyze Data – 16% (Domain 3)
15 Interpret and Report Results – 20% (Domain 4)
16 Use Results to Influence Business Decision Making – 20% (Domain 5)
17 Guide Organization-level Strategy for Business Analytics - 9% (Domain 6)
Domain 1: Identify the Research Questions
18 Define Business Problem or Opportunity.
19 Identify and Understand the Stakeholders,
20 Assess Current State,
21 Define Future State,
22 Formulate Research Questions,
23 Plan Business Data Analytics Approach, and
24 Select Techniques for Identify the Research Questions
Domain 2: Source Data
25 Plan Data Collection,
26 Determine the Data Sets,
27 Collect Data, and
28 Validate Data.
Domain 3: Analyze Data
29 Develop Data Analysis Plan,
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30 Prepare Data,
31 Explore Data,
32 Perform Data Analysis, and
33 Assess the Analytics and System Approach Taken
Domain 4: Interpret and Report Results
34 Validate Understanding of Stakeholders,
35 Plan Stakeholder Communication,
36 Determine Communication Needs of Stakeholders,
37 Derive Insights from Data, and
38 Document and Communicate Findings from Completed Analysis, and
39 Select Techniques for Interpret and Reporting Results
Domain 5: Use Results to Influence Business Decision-Making
40 Recommend Actions,
41 Develop Implementation Plan, and
42 Manage Change.
Domain 6: Guide Organizational-Level Strategy for Business Data Analytics
43 Organizational Strategy,
44 Talent Strategy, and
45 Data Strategy.
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Techniques
46 Business Simulation
47 Business Visualizations
48 Concept Modelling
49 Data Dictionary
50 Data Flow Diagrams
51 Data Mapping
52 Data Storytelling
53 Decision Modelling and Analysis
54 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
55 Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL)
56 Exploratory Data Analysis
57 Hypothesis Formulation and Testing
58 Interface Analysis
59 Optimization
60 Problem Shaping and Reframing
61 Stakeholder List, Map, or Personas
62 Survey and Questionnaire
63 Technical Visualizations
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64 The Big Idea
65 3-Minute Story
Case study & Project
66 Domain 1: Fraud Detection and Predictive Analytics Case study at an Investment bank
67 Domain 2: Voice termination fraud Case study
68 Domain 3: Exploratory Data analysis and Life Insurance company Case study
69 Domain 4: HiFive Ice cream Case Study
70 Domain 5: E-commerce retailer and UK giftware and online gifting industry
71 Domain 6: E-commerce retailer Case study