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About the Course

In this course, you will learn best practices for how to use data analytics to make any company more competitive and more profitable. You will be able to recognize the most critical business metrics and distinguish them from mere data. You’ll get a clear picture of the vital but different roles business analysts, business data analysts, and data scientists each play in various types of companies. And you’ll know exactly what skills are required to be hired for, and succeed at, these high-demand jobs. Finally, you will be able to use a checklist provided in the course to score any company on how effectively it is embracing big data culture. Digital companies like Amazon, Uber and Airbnb are transforming entire industries through their creative use of big data. You’ll understand why these companies are so disruptive and how they use data-analytics techniques to out-compete traditional companies....

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AC

Nov 2, 2018

really good bases for business metric if you already have a background you are going to enjoy and refresh you memory and if you don't have previous experiences is really easy to understand the concept

AS

Jun 11, 2020

It is a business centred course that will help you understand the most important metrics. It includes comprehensive glossaries and lectures that will help you in the process and a lot of case studies.

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By Josh

Sep 2, 2019

This is a great course. Very succinct and straight forward. The lecturer provide useful tips and interviews within the industry for learner's career path.

By Mihir M

Mar 2, 2019

Great course for beginners, enjoyed it thoroughly, it has set a foundation for a potential career in the field of big data. I recommend the course.to all.

By Bridget W

Jul 20, 2017

I recommend this course to those who only knows a little about data, and those who are wondering what kind of jobs and companies are related to data base.

By Jeremy V

Jan 1, 2018

This was an *excellent* introduction to the job market in analytics. It answered a dozen questions I had and helped me orientate myself in the job field.

By Vishnu V R

Feb 25, 2016

I am confused with the job titles before. But, now with this course I understood the skills required to get into the job market.

Thanks for your efforts.

By Muhammad R K

Aug 6, 2020

A detailed description of a number of metrics, along with a comprehensive classification of business metrics in general... A great learning opportunity!

By LaMont H

Oct 20, 2018

The course was very helpful in helping me understand the different types of metrics and how to apply them to different types of companies for analysis.

By Xiaomi R

May 12, 2021

Great course! I completed my first peer-reviewed assignment and felt like this was the most important part I personally have learned from this course.

By Joseph F

Mar 22, 2018

This was a good course. It provides valuable insight for people who are curious as to whether they'd like to pursue a career in data analytics or not.

By Jeffrey C

Oct 18, 2015

Good intro course with just enough info to get you ready to dive into the new Big Data world. Really enjoyed the side-videos with people in the field.

By Mike V

Jun 15, 2020

Excelente curso para aprender a identificar diferentes tipos de métricas de negocio que se pueden implementar en diferentes industrias y situaciones.

By Munyaradzi M

Dec 16, 2016

Eye opener, great presentation by Professor Egger. The particular point of using dynamic metrics to influence performance is very useful for business

By Chan S K @ C K

Jun 6, 2020

The content is practical. It give me a overview of what business metrics are and how they are being used to lead / evaluate business process change.

By Hilda C F C

May 24, 2020

I loved the methodology of the course as well as the videos explaining the topics by professor Egger - they are entertaining and easy to understand.

By Sanni O

Apr 9, 2020

This course is really enjoyable as the course instructor explains clearly by citing practical examples which makes comprehensible. I really love it.

By David B

Oct 26, 2018

Great course all concepts explained in simple and consumable units and are connected with the next topic, fomenting information for long term memory

By Véronique F

Feb 9, 2016

Quality course to learn the base of business metrics. The key terms are explained in a very interesting way. The quizzes are clever and challenging.

By Daniel C d M

Nov 29, 2015

It is a great course for introductory level. It doesn't get too deep into some topics but helps to get a good understanding of metrics in companies.

By Andrew A

Jan 17, 2022

Very informative. It is great review for any business major as well as fundamentals for any beginner looking to learn more about business metrics.

By Sergio O A A

Jun 16, 2021

It's an interesting course because you can learn a lot of business that maybe you don't know or remember, also it was an interactive on each week.

By Neev T

Jun 3, 2020

This course has laid the foundation of Business Analytics for me by helping me understand various business metrics impacting data driven companies.

By Shubham A

Jul 14, 2017

Thank You Duke and Coursera for providing these world class knowledge to people around the globe who dont have access to them in their countries..

By Aishwarya N

Mar 17, 2020

If you are looking for a foundation course that introduces you to the world of business metrics, this is a good starting point. Highly Recommend!

By Peter G

Aug 21, 2019

I learned about business metrics, the types of positions that use business metrics and the companies that employ them. I finished it in 4-5 days.

By Nandit M

Jul 4, 2017

Useful course and first step for anyone towards business data analytics or data scientist. I really loved this course and instructor was amazing.