Data Science for Business Leaders

Name: Data Science for Business Leaders Nanodegree Program
Rating: 4.4 (65 reviews)

Nanodegree Program

The Data Science for Business Leaders Executive Program equips learners with strategic, human capital, and technical requirements to deliver enhanced business outcomes and develop an organizational data science strategy that unlocks this potential. The course consists of four lessons that provide a broad introduction to data science and what it can do for a business, articulation of a business's strategic objectives, the human capital component of data science, and creating a data and data architecture strategy. The program also includes a capstone project where students prepare a 100-day data science plan for a company of their choosing.

Intermediate

4 weeks

Real-world Projects

Completion Certificate

Last Updated June 20, 2024

Skills you'll learn:

Data science strategy • Data science business context • Project risk mitigation • Data and data architecture strategy

Prerequisites:

Basic probability • Basic descriptive statistics

Courses In This Program

Course 1 • 1 hour

Welcome to the Data Science for Business Leaders Program

Lesson 1

Data Science for Business Leaders Program Introduction

Welcome to the Data Science for Business Leaders Program.

Lesson 2

Getting Help

You are starting a challenging but rewarding journey! Take 5 minutes to read how to get help with projects and content.

Lesson 1

Data Science for Business Leaders Program Introduction

Welcome to the Data Science for Business Leaders Program.

Lesson 2

Getting Help

You are starting a challenging but rewarding journey! Take 5 minutes to read how to get help with projects and content.

Course 2 • 4 weeks

Data Science for Business Leaders

The goal of the Data Science for Business Leaders Executive Program is to equip learners with the understanding of strategic, human capital, and technical requirements that power the ability of data science to deliver enhanced business outcomes, as well as the strategic execution skills to develop an organizational data science strategy that unlocks this potential. This program focuses on the unique knowledge and skills that business leaders need to unlock the value of data in their organizations, or enable a more data-driven department/organization that leverages data to inform strategic decisions for business operational improvement and growth.

Lesson 1

Introduction to Data Science for Business Leaders

In this lesson, you'll meet your instructor and learn about what this course is going to cover.

Lesson 2

Principles of Data Science

In this lesson, you'll learn about the principles of data science to help you build a solid foundation.

Lesson 3

The Business Case for Data Science

In this lesson, you'll learn why data science is vital for any business and how to make the case for a solid business case to others.

Lesson 4

Human Capital of Data Science

In this lesson you'll learn how to build a data driven culture and team.

Lesson 5

Data and Machine Learning Infrastructure

In this lesson you'll learn about creating a strategy around Data and Machine Learning Infrastructure.

Lesson 6 • Project

Build a Data Science Strategy

Now that you have completed all of the course material, it's time to put it all together in the project!

Lesson 1

Introduction to Data Science for Business Leaders

In this lesson, you'll meet your instructor and learn about what this course is going to cover.

Lesson 2

Principles of Data Science

In this lesson, you'll learn about the principles of data science to help you build a solid foundation.

Lesson 3

The Business Case for Data Science

In this lesson, you'll learn why data science is vital for any business and how to make the case for a solid business case to others.

Lesson 4

Human Capital of Data Science

In this lesson you'll learn how to build a data driven culture and team.

Lesson 5

Data and Machine Learning Infrastructure

In this lesson you'll learn about creating a strategy around Data and Machine Learning Infrastructure.

Lesson 6 • Project

Build a Data Science Strategy

Now that you have completed all of the course material, it's time to put it all together in the project!

Taught By The Best

Ed Wiley, Ph.D.

AI Expert/Consultant at Ed Wiley Ventures, LLC

Dr. Ed Wiley has over 25 years of experience building, leading, and advising world-class machine learning, AI, and data science teams at companies at stages from startup to Fortune 50, holding titles such as CIO, CTO, and Chief Data Scientist. He currently serves as Chief Data and Analytics Officer for Opsis Health.

Ratings & Reviews

Average Rating: 4.4 Stars

65 Reviews

Veronika S.

February 27, 2023

I expected it to cover also a more technical side of data science.

AbdElRhman E.

February 8, 2023

Thank you for the great content

Rohit B.

November 12, 2022

This Udacity executive program helped me understand the practical aspects of data science in a business context. The opportunity to present a set of data science initiatives to a (virtual) CEO was great. It is very practical for the type of individual(s) who will take up this degree. So I would definitely recommend this to any senior executives who are required to build a data science team and need a clear direction on this front.

Abdullah A.

September 1, 2022

Program is perfect for explaining key points for A successful leader

Javier O.

August 26, 2022

Well structured and informative. Matches exactly my needs in this point in time. Surprised by the good quality of the review of the final report!

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