Predictive Analytics for Business

Program overview: Why should I take this program?

• Why should I enroll?

  This Nanodegree program offers you the opportunity to master analytical skills valued by top employers, while establishing a portfolio of work demonstrating your ability to solve business problems. After graduating, you will have the skills needed to join a large corporation or a small firm, or even go independent as a freelance business analyst.

• What jobs will this program prepare me for?

  As a graduate of this program, you will be well prepared to fill a wide array of business analyst roles. These include: Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Market Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Product Manager, System Analyst, and Management Consultant.

• How do I know if this program is right for me?

  Data is a transformational force in every business and analysis of data has become a mandatory skill to have to provide value in any organization. If you're interested in fields such as Business Analytics, Forecasting, Classification, and Data Wrangling this course is the perfect course to take. It provides excellent content to first teach you the skills, you will be connected with a mentor, and you will have the opportunity to complete challenging projects that will demonstrate your new knowledge.

• What is the difference between the Data Analyst Nanodegree program and the Predictive Analytics for Business Nanodegree program?

  The Predictive Analytics for Business Nanodegree program focuses on using predictive analytics to support decision making, and does not go into coding like the Data Analyst Nanodegree program does. You will use software tools (Alteryx and Tableau) rather than open source programming languages. This Nanodegree program also spends more time exploring predictive analytics, and less time on topics like statistics, data wrangling, and data visualization.
  The Data Analyst Nanodegree program requires coding experience and deeper statistics knowledge. It dives further into data wrangling and analytics using Python and SQL. Because data analysts are expected to do a lot more data cleaning, model making, and data processing, this Nanodegree program is accordingly more technical than the Predictive Analytics for Business Nanodegree program.

Enrollment and admission

• Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria?

  No. This Nanodegree program accepts all applicants regardless of experience and specific background.

• What are the prerequisites for enrollment?

  We expect students to have basic statistics and math knowledge, including familiarity with descriptive and inferential statistics. Students should also be familiar with basic algebra in order to understand the mathematical models that will be presented in the Nanodegree program.

• If I do not meet the requirements to enroll, what should I do?

  We have a number of Nanodegree programs and free courses that can help you prepare, including:
  

  • Business Analytics Nanodegree program
  • Intro to Descriptive Statistics
  • SQL for Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization in Tableau

Tuition and term of program

• How is this Nanodegree program structured?

  The Predictive Analytics Nanodegree program is comprised of content and curriculum to support five (5) projects. We estimate that students can complete the program in four (4) months, working 10 hours per week.
  Each project will be reviewed by the Udacity reviewer network. Feedback will be provided and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.

• How long is this Nanodegree program?

  Access to this Nanodegree program runs for the length of time specified in the payment card above. If you do not graduate within that time period, you will continue learning with month to month payments. See the Terms of Use and FAQs for other policies regarding the terms of access to our Nanodegree programs.

• Can I switch my start date? Can I get a refund?

  Please see the Udacity Program Terms of Use and FAQs for policies on enrollment in our programs.

• What is the School of Data Science, and how do I know which program to choose?

  Udacity’s School of Data consists of several different Nanodegree programs, each of which offers the opportunity to build data skills, and advance your career. These programs are organized around career roles like Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, and Data Engineer.
  
  The School of Data currently offers three clearly-defined career paths in Business Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering. Whether you are just getting started in data, are looking to augment your existing skill set with in-demand data skills, or intend to pursue advanced studies and career roles, Udacity’s School of Data has the right path for you! Visit How to Choose the Data Science Program That’s Right for You to learn more.

Software and hardware: What do I need for this program?

• What software and versions will I need in this program?

  For this Nanodegree program you will need a computer, Internet, and access to a Windows environment. If you use a Mac computer, we will have instructions on how to set up your computer with a Windows environment.