Business Analytics Certificate Program

Quick Facts

Price$2750

CEUs10.0

Contact Hours100 hours

Business Analytics program gives you the employable skills, certifications, and hands-on practice you need to transform your career. It covers the key areas required to utilize data effectively to help an organization optimize its business processes by making better, more informed decisions. It covers the key areas required to utilize data effectively to help an organization optimize its business processes by making better, more informed decisions. Learn the power of Data Visualization Technology, Aligning Metrics and KPIs to your Business Objectives, Planning and Measuring Business Impact and the science behind business decisions. Once finished the program you will be prepared to take the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam. This 10-week online program is taught by industry experts and covers the key areas to sell more efficiently and effectively.

Learning Pathways

After earning the Business Analytics Certificate, you will open doors to learning pathways that can enhance your skills and credentials. Through LSU’s Credit for Prior Learning initiative, you can potentially use your certificate to waive certain college credits, eliminating the need to retake courses that demonstrate competencies gained through our certificate programs.

The Business Analytics Certificate may contribute toward the following online degrees offered through LSU Online & Continuing Education:

  • BS in General Business with LSU
  • BS in Business Analytics with LSU A&M

Note: Credit for Prior Learning is determined on a case-by-case basis and subject to change. It is evaluated once students are admitted into a degree program.

Duration

This 10-week program is fully online with optional weekly live/online roundtables. Cohorts begin each month. This program is organized into weeklong modules. Each week learners can expect to spend six to eight hours working independently In addition, learners will meet once a week for one hour in a live, group session. These live sessions are optional but highly recommended.

What Will I Earn

After successfully completing all courses in the certificate program, you will be able to download an official LSU certificate. We recommend you print out this certificate and showcase it with pride!

Completers will also receive a digital badge that showcases your new skill set and provides employers with a reliable way to assess your capabilities. These badges serve as a visual representation of your accomplishments and can be shared on social media, personal websites, or professional networking sites.

English Proficiency Requirements

Continuing Education Programs

Continuing Education (CE) courses and programs offered online through LSU Online & Continuing Education typically include a combination of lecture and discussion as well as reading and writing assignments. You need an adequate command of English in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to participate in classes.

If English is not your native language, you must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements below to be successful in our CE programs. If you intend to register for a CE course or program, you can determine whether you meet English proficiency requirements by self-assessment prior to enrolling. We want to empower you, the learner, to progress successfully. Completing this self-assessment will enable you to make a good decision on whether you can complete one of our programs.

Intermediate English Skills

Most CE professional development courses and programs require at least intermediate English skills, which are equivalent to a B2 level of English language proficiency on the Self-Assessment Form. When assessing yourself, be sure to read through each of the categories under Column B2 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.

Advanced English Skills

Online Distance Learning courses and microcreds are for-credit courses and might require more advanced English skills, equivalent to a C1 level on the Learner Self-Assessment Form. Be sure to read through each of the categories under Column C1 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.

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