Certification program on Business Analytics & Data Mining by Indian Statistical Institute
Are you a working professional in the field of data analysis? Planning to pursue a career in business analytics? The certification program on Business Analytics & Data Mining conducted online by Indian Statistical Institute is best suited for analytics and data mining professionals. Find out the details about the program, eligibility criteria and its benefits.
With the rapid influx of technology in businesses and enterprises worldwide, the last decade or so has been witnessing exponential growth in the field of data analysis and processing. Businesses are fast realizing the importance of the field and as such are investing heavily in concepts such as big data, data analytics, data mining, data science, big analytics and so on. Professionals who have expertise in the field are being recruited in large numbers and it is expected that in the years to come, it will be a big career option for those seeking a career in the information technology sector or the ever-competitive business world. No wonder, students and working professionals alike are queueing up for courses related to data science, analytics and the like. The online certification program on business analytics and data mining being offered by the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is one such endeavor by the internationally acclaimed institute to equip working professionals with the necessary data and analytics skills, thus enabling them to make a mark in their respective careers.
The certification program is an online one, which will be conducted over a period of two months from April to June by the Mumbai unit of the institute. Faculty members will make use of the Zoom platform and the sessions will be held live. The total number of days of the program is, however, 18. The program schedule and the session timings are given below. 
[Courtesy: Official website Mumbai unit, Indian Statistical Institute] About Indian Statistical Institute
Indian Statistical Institute is a premier institute under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), Govt. of India. Established in 1931, it is one of the oldest institutes in India that primarily focuses on the field of statistics. As early as 1959, the institute was accorded the status of an 'Institute of National Importance' by an act of the Indian parliament. As such, the institute, with its headquarter in Kolkata and centres at different places across India, is more of a university offering various undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D Programs. Before 1959 the institute used to be affiliated with the University of Calcutta. When it comes to the field of statistics and quantitative economics, besides courses on computer science and other related sciences, the institute is recognized as one of the best in the world. In fact, its early reputation was such that the first statistical institute in the United States at North Carolina was modelled on ISI Kolkata. About the program
The certification program on business analytics and data mining will equip the participants with the required skills in various kinds of statistical and analysis skills. The techniques taught will be helpful to the participants in carrying out tasks related to business analytics and data mining. The skills will come in handy when exploring and analyzing businesses and their performance. The participants will come across various statistical and machine learning techniques. Some of the concepts being taught in this course are insight development, data cleaning, and building predictive & explanatory models in R. The course will also focus on machine learning and deep learning, topics that are finding increasing popularity. R-studio and MS-Excel will be used for covering the various concepts.
The entire course will be covered in six modules as given below.
After every module, there will be an objective (MCQ) based test that the participants will have to appear. A final online test will be held at the end of the sixth module. In every alternate module, the participants will be assigned assignments that they will have to submit in the next module.Whom the program is meant for
The program is suitable for managers, executives and professionals aspiring for a career in the field of data analytics. Those with an undergraduate degree in any discipline can apply for the program. Since the topics will be covered through the MS-Excel tool, it helps if the participants have some basic skills in the spreadsheet program.Important dates
Course fee
Following are the course fees for the different category of participants.How to register
Registration for the program is done on first-come-first-served basis. Applicants to visit the official website of the SQC & OR Division, Mumbai, Indian Statistical Institute. There they can access the program details and the brochure. Download the brochure and the nomination form. Fill up the nomination form and sent it to the Program Director at the Mumbai unit of ISI through email or by post. The course fee is to be paid either through Demand Draft/Cheque or through an online payment. The necessary details regarding payment of fees are given in the nomination form itself. Applicants to ensure their eligibility for the program and availability of seats before making online payments. Fees once paid are not refundable. The details of the program are also given on the 'Events' page of the ISI Kolkata website.Contact details
Program Director
SQC & OR Unit, Mumbai
Indian Statistical Institute,
Room No 320, 3rd Floor Old C G O Building,
101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai - 400 020
Telephone: 022-22014588 / 22004574
Email: sqcbombay@gmail.com
Website: www.isimumbai.co.in
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