1 CPE This course explains how businesses can use big data and advanced analytics, and the business value they can add. It begins by explaining where most businesses are with their current Big Data programs and the issues they face. The challenges of using data analytics and the business case for using data to improve management are a focal point. The focus on decision-making is extended to discuss the differences between decision support and decision management, and how predictive analytics can be incorporated into the firm. This course is designed to allow business professionals to make the case for, and frame the successful use of, data analytics in their business operations.
***Please download and open all supporting materials before starting the course videos.***
Learning Objectives
- Identify challenges (and mitigations) in successful adoption of predictive analytics.
- Recognize the value of predictive analytics in terms of improved decision-making.
- Explore existing practices in data analytics and cutting edge practices.
- Recognize the differences between backward looking and forward looking analytics opportunities.
- Identify opportunities for predictive analytics in business operations.
Last updated/reviewed: March 27, 2024
38 Reviews (227 ratings)
Reviews
Anonymous
(Sr. Dir Strategic Readiness Office)
This was a good introduction course. It provides a good baseline and awareness of key terminology. It includes why business analytics is useful and examples of how to use business analytics. It does not provide a rigorous review of detailed examples for data analytics by business process.
Daniel Potter
(Managing Director at Grant Thornton LLP)
Excellent overview of Big Data opportunities. Creates a strategic mindset and different ways of approaching client discussions--raising issues that our clients and their executives wrestle with but ones that we as auditors and tax advisors don't normally think to raise and discuss
Christopher Hole
(Director of Internal Audit at Roseburg Forest Products)
I appreciated the fast pace, clean/clear audio, simple graphics and organized structure. Also appreciated the professor keeping the discussion high level per the course objective, and identifying other courses that get into the details.
Devery Adair
(CFO at PLI Industries LLC)
This class was easy to follow and gave a broad overview of the potential use for business analytics for meeting business needs for running an efficient and effective businesses using the available tools.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
A really great overview of how business is using big data to drive their strategies and operating decisions. Also highlights what difficulties may arise when trying to utilize this data.
Matthew Holdorf
(Audit Intern at Air Products)
I thought the course was a great introduction to data analytics in business. It was a great length and it was easy to follow. The final exam, however, had a repeat question.
Anonymous
(Manager)
Good course. I learned a bit about application of DA and how it helps organizations. It was very interesting to see the applications of PA in different industries.
Anonymous
(IT Audit Intern)
very informational and easy to follow. however the slides could be made more interesting. maybe pictures, graphs, etc. otherwise it was a good course.
Anonymous
(Internal Audit)
Great introduction to data analytics. This is a growing field within audit, so it is important to start learning as much as possible about it.
Anonymous
(Senior Manager)
The course offers a good overview of the practical implications of big data and how to convey its ROI to a client / internal management.
Anonymous
(Managing Director)
excellent overview of opportunity for business to use big data analytics. I look forward to reviewing the more detailed courses.
Anonymous
(Senior Internal Auditor)
I suggest including study cases material that would allow us to understand more deeply the concepts with real life examples.
Liza Rothhammer
(Sr. Manager at Grant Thornton)
Good overview of the materials. additional clarity would help around how PA is different than other estimates used.
Anonymous
(Not Provided)
This is a high-level overview of how to organize data analytics efforts and sell these services to the business.
Anonymous
(Intern)
I liked the short videos as well as the option to have one big video. Subtitles might be a good thing to offer.
Anonymous
(Managing Tax Director)
Excellent course - though it was soft skills - i found it very informative and useful for my day to day work
Anonymous
(Sole Practitioner)
works for me. somewhat interesting. wish a i wasn't forces to type 50 characters to complete the course
Anonymous
(Tax Manager)
Does a good job of showing different ways that we can put big data to use and not just the terminology.
Anonymous
(Director)
This is a good discussion on finding opportunities to use big data in making future business decisions.
Tomasz Dabrowski
(Expert at Administration)
This is quite good course regarding big data analytics that, in turn, is an important area in today IT.
Anonymous
(Finance and IT Consultant)
Good course covering the use of big data and analytics to bring about efficiencies in business.
Francisco Hernandez
(Senior Internal Auditor at Air Products)
Great Course....very explicative, great examples and the approach was very efficient. Thanks.
Anonymous
(Lead Auditor)
Have expected mote details or examples of approaches to get clear picture and application.
Lacey Quatsoe
(Manager at Grant Thornton)
I'm not entirely sure how this will play into my job but it was interesting nonetheless.
Anonymous
(Internal Auditor)
It is a useful course for the beginners, but also for more advanced individuals.
Anonymous
(Director)
It was interesting how important it is to consider ROI and how to start small.
Liam Gordon
(Dash 8 First Officer at Central Mountain Air)
Good overview of Big Data, data analytics and a variety of associated concepts.
Anonymous
(Manager)
Great course! The instructor is very clear and makes the issues interesting.
Anonymous
(Senior IA)
This is a good lecture, and I hope the lecturer can give more vivid examples.
Anonymous
(CPA)
Good overview. Takes the mystery out for those not familiar with Big Data.
Shaina Moses
(Sr. Internal Auditor at Charter Communications)
Good information on how to think about the application of data analytics.
Anonymous
(Tax Director)
Was very interesting, especially helpful were examples that were given.
Anonymous
(Tax Partner)
great content, relative and provides in a clear and concise manner
Anonymous
(Managing Director)
this one was a little long and redundant with the other materials
Stephen Webster
(Manager at Grant Thornton LLP)
Thanks for putting the course together. It was very helpful.
Eric Coombs
(Partner at Grant Thornton)
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Anonymous
(Tax Director)
This course was very informative and the leader was great.
Anonymous
(Internal Auditor)
i would say this is quite boring and not interactive..
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate
Viewers should be familiar with basic financial and accounting concepts. In addition, viewers should be familiar with Big Data and Business Intelligence, or review my existing courses on the topic.
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Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA
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