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This course is part of Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) Specialization
Instructors: Akshay Sivadas
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It is helpful if learners have some familiarity with reading reports, gathering and using data, and interpreting visualizations.
Describe techniques to Identify root causes of variation and tools for evaluating potential solutions
Apply the Design of Experiments (DOE) technique to test improvement options
Evaluate, for a specific organization, which operational excellence methodology provides the maximum value
Explain how to foster a culture of data literacy
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By the end of this course, learners are prepared to identify and test the best solutions for improving performance and integrating concepts from operational excellence methodologies for optimum data-driven decision making. The course begins with a focus on deciphering the root cause of problems through a variety of tools before determining and assessing best-fit solutions. Learners discover how to apply ISO, Lean and Six Sigma in the pursuit of aligning organizational operations data with performance standards. Hospitality, manufacturing and e-commerce case studies help illustrate how to build data literacy while ensuring privacy and data ethics measures are in place.
Material features online lectures, videos, demos, project work, readings and discussions. This course is ideal for individuals keen on developing a data-driven mindset that derives powerful insights useful for improving a company’s bottom line. It is helpful if learners have some familiarity with reading reports, gathering and using data, and interpreting visualizations. It is the third course in the Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) specialization. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi4mmeSWcVc&list=PLQvThJe-IglyYljMrdqwfsDzk56ncfoLx&index=11.
This module guides learners through identifying the root causes for variation, and testing possible solutions.
4 videos5 readings1 assignment
This module prepares you to align an organization’s operations data to its performance standards to achieve operational excellence.
5 videos4 readings1 assignment
This module offers case examples of data-driven decision making in practice, and discusses how corporate culture relates to the success of such initiatives.
6 videos5 readings1 assignment
This module provides an opportunity to bridge theory and practice. Learners apply knowledge from this course to solve a business problem.
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This course very helpful in understanding the process of decision making
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I think the course is excellent but we need more practics or resources for practics.
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