Level 1 of 2
Beginner Level
Prerequisites
Basic computer and spreadsheet use. No prior analytics or statistics experience is needed.
Duration
4 weeks · 52 guided hours · 5 modules. Taught live by an instructor — online or in person.
By the end of this level you can
- Design KPIs that measure what matters for a business or programme
- Turn management questions into precise metrics with baselines and targets
- Check data quality and compare performance fairly
- Communicate insights with a clear headline and recommendation
- Apply business analytics to sales, programme and inventory cases
Modules
- 1Module 1 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonKPIs and Performance Measurement
- 2Module 2 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonTurning Questions into Metrics
- 3Module 3 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonData Quality and Comparison Analysis
- 4Module 4 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonCommunicating Insights
- 5Module 5 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonBusiness Analytics Cases
- Free course quizQuick Quiz — Business Analytics Basics
Beginner level project
KPI Framework and Performance Review
Design a KPI framework for a real or realistic organisation — a shop, clinic, school or NGO programme — collect or use provided data for three months, analyse performance against targets and present a one-page performance review with recommendations.
Deliverables
- A KPI framework: five to eight KPIs with definitions, data sources, baselines and targets
- A data quality check of the source data
- A performance analysis comparing actuals with targets and the previous period
- A one-page review with a headline, findings and recommendations
Assessed on
- KPIs are relevant, measurable and clearly defined
- Comparisons are fair and calculations correct
- Data limitations are identified and stated
- Recommendations follow from the evidence and are actionable
All levels are taught live by an instructor — online or in person — see registration options.