Certificate in Data Science for Business Strategy

Certificate in Data Science for Business Strategy

Gain the data insights every leader needs to drive strategy in today’s digital world. The Data Science for Business Strategy Certificate is a noncredit program that provides a concise introduction to the topics that are top of mind among high-performing leaders today so they can transform business and develop data-savvy future leaders. 

What You'll Learn

  • How data, analytics and technology are both disrupting and providing strategic opportunities for entire industries
  • Frameworks for turning strategy into action powered by analytics and data science
  • Ethical issues that arise from data-intensive activity
  • Data visualization techniques and tools such as Tableau
  • Data analysis using techniques such as regression and classification and tools including Excel, Python and Jupyter
  • An introduction to machine learning
  • An exploration of emerging and expanding technologies such as cloud, internet of things (IOT) and artificial intelligence, and new models such as edge, SAAS and platforms
  • Big data technologies for analytics and operations, including traditional and new data management technologies such as data warehouses and data lakes
  • Considerations for information and architecture security

I’m about two months into a new role, and I’m already having conversations with people about the systems and data governance. I’m excited to start applying my learnings from the program in a much more profound way.

Laura Gent
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Program Formats

Offered in-person at Darden in Charlottesville, VA. Accommodations are included in your program fee.

Who Should Attend

  • Mid-to senior level leaders who drive strategy and partner with or manage those managing data
  • Anyone who works with data and wants to connect it to the larger organizational perspective
  • Roles include: C-Suite, Managing Director, Project Manager, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Analyst, IT, User Experience

* To accelerate collaboration, consider attending with a cross-functional team of strategic leaders, business analysts and IT managers from your organization. 

Cost

Each in-person program costs $3,550. Register for all three in-person programs for the certificate bundle cost of $9,450.

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Darden Executive Education is provided by the University of Virginia
Darden School Foundation.