Foundations of Business Intelligence (Coursera)

Google employees who currently work in BI will guide you through this course by providing hands-on activities that simulate job tasks, sharing examples from their day-to-day work, and helping you build business intelligence skills to prepare for a career in the field.

Learners who complete the three courses in this certificate program will have the skills needed to apply for business intelligence jobs. This certificate program assumes prior knowledge of foundational analytical principles, skills, and tools covered in the Google Data Analytics Certificate.

By the end of this course, you will:

-Make key distinctions between business intelligence (BI) and data analysis

-Explore how data is used in business processes and decision-making

-Describe ways that BI professionals impact their organizations

-Identify the uses and benefits of BI tools, including data models, pipelines, data visualizations, and dashboards

-Acquire, manipulate, and integrate data using key BI concepts

-Select and define metrics that are relevant to project goals and stakeholder questions

-Develop and execute a BI project by working with stakeholders to determine project requirements, execute tasks, and deliver insights that guide decision-making

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Data-driven results through business intelligence

Begin learning about business intelligence and the roles of BI analysts and engineers within organizations. You’ll discover the tools and techniques BI professionals use to make business decisions and improve processes. In addition, you’ll explore the similarities and differences between BI and data analytics.

WEEK 2

Business intelligence tools and techniques

Explore the BI process, which involves engaging with stakeholders, using tools to make the most of available data, and applying the power of rapid monitoring to make smart business decisions. In addition, you’ll start building career resources by enhancing your online presence, developing strategies for networking and mentorship, and creating a portfolio that will impress future hiring managers.

WEEK 3

Context is crucial for purposeful insights

Consider the importance of context from a BI perspective. You’ll explore data limitations, including how to address constant changes and access big-picture insights in a timely manner. You’ll also discover strategies that BI professionals use to anticipate and overcome these limitations. Finally, you’ll develop an understanding of how context influences metrics.

WEEK 4

Course 1 end-of-course project

Finally, you’ll complete an end-of-course project. The project is an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you developed during this course in a workplace scenario. For this project, you’ll prepare project planning documents and solve a business problem using BI.