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Business Analytics certificate course
Learn key skills from top business analysts in 10 weeks. Practice SQL and Tableau. Master AI-powered analytics techniques. Learn online at your own pace, with continuous support from a dedicated learning team.
Format
10 weeks
Online + live sessions
Tools
You earn
Western Continuing Studies
Certificate of Completion
Learn the essential tech, tools, and AI-powered techniques that employers are looking for in business analysts.
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Learn how to accelerate analytics with AI to save time and sharpen your thinking
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Explain the importance of business analytics in an organization
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Identify data needed to unlock business insights
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Understand SQL and why it is important
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Use AI to recommend the best visualization types for your dataset and audience
06
Generate step-by-step chart-building instructions in Excel and Tableau with the help of AI
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Skill-building workshops on Power BI
What you walk away with
Fall 2026
Western Continuing Studies
Business Analytics
Next Live (optional) Session
Tue, Aug 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Course progress
Online content
50%
Playbook assignments
3/6
Next available start date
Starts October 5
Optional live sessions:
Join 55,194 learners who've enrolled
Full curriculum
Learn how to accelerate analytics with AI to save time and sharpen your thinking
Join live sessions for real-time demos on how to use ChatGPT to supercharge data cleaning, data visualization, and more
Learn AI-powered techniques to refine data requests, summarize insights, and build A/B test frameworks
Explain the importance of business analytics in an organization
Communicate how business analytics differs from data science and data engineering
Leverage generative AI to define project goals, map stakeholder roles, and build milestone-based timelines
Identify data needed to unlock business insights
Use AI tools to accelerate your data preparation process
Apply a Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagram to describe a set of data
Understand SQL and why it is important
Query data using basic SQL commands
Prompt AI to generate and debug SQL queries
Use AI to recommend the best visualization types for your dataset and audience
Use Tableau and Microsoft Excel to organize and visualize data
Generate step-by-step chart-building instructions in Excel and Tableau with the help of AI
Examine the needs of various stakeholders and audiences
Effectively communicate insights using a visualization
Tell a compelling story using data visualization
Skill-building workshops on Power BI
Transform data into decisions
Separate noise from meaningful data
Get the week-by-week breakdown, tools list, and time commitment.
Meet your instructors
They’re living it. Your expert instructors work in the industry today and are eager to pass along their expertise to you. You’ll learn innovative techniques and technologies from our roster of handpicked industry pros. Gain real-world insights and deep knowledge to prepare you for today’s in-demand jobs.
BI & Analytics Leader, Host of The Data Nerd podcast
Vice President, Data
Data Scientist, Facebook
Data Scientist, Novartis
Analytics Consultant, 4 Mile Analytics, Looker
If you change your mind within the first week, you'll get a full refund. No questions asked.
How it compares
| Feature | Self-taught (YouTube, blogs) | Generic online course | Western Continuing Studies + Ziplines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured, sequenced curriculum | - | partial | Included |
| Live expert sessions | - | - | Included |
| Cohort + accountability | - | - | Included |
| University-backed credential | - | - | Included |
| Portfolio piece you can show at work | - | partial | Included |
Business Analytics Science Certificate Course
Program tuition
$3,350
What's included
Prepare for the Salesforce Certified Tableau Desktop Foundations Exam + earn a Western Continuing Studies-issued certificate of completion
A credential employers will trust
On-demand lessons + live expert sessions
Learn on your schedule with support every step of the way
Expert instructors who do this for a living
Build practical skills you can apply immediately
Flexible payment options
A program your employer is likely to pay for. Learn more
7-day money back guarantee — no questions asked
Upcoming start dates
October 5-December 11
Optional live sessions:
November 2-January 8
Optional live sessions:
December 7-February 12
Optional live sessions:
Join 55,194 learners who've enrolled
The learner experience
Weekly sessions with your instructor — recorded, so missing one doesn't set you back.
Upcoming
Next Live Session
You'll have support from your dedicated learner success advocate every step of the way.
Learner Success Advocate
Learner success team · here all program long
Have questions?
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Frequently asked questions
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects Data Analytics and Business Analytics job growth to be 25% over the next ten years. In comparison, 10% job growth is above average. Business Analytics is experiencing amazing job growth! Why? The expansion of data. In this year alone, we’ll likely produce 50 times more data than we did in the last ten years combined. Hidden in that data are the stories that show where we succeeded and where future success most likely lies. Skills in data manipulation tools such as SQL and Tableau are reviewed. In a contracting market, businesses will rely more and more on data and those that interpret it.
This course is ideal for professionals looking to build job-critical business analytics and AI skills—whether you’re entering the field, changing careers, or advancing your skills for your current role.
This course is perfect for:
Have additional questions? Email us at support@ziplines.com and someone from our enrollment team will get back to you.
Yes. We have a Career Hub with on-demand career modules, resources, and workshops dedicated to helping you meet your career goals.
We do not offer job placement as part of our career support. However, we do provide you with the tools to be successful in your job search.
This program will prepare graduates for roles similar to:
The course and the Playbook projects will provide you with content to create a portfolio, but you are responsible for creating a portfolio on the platform of your choice.
You should expect to spend six to eight hours a week engaging with on-demand content created by industry experts, including hands-on activities and assignments in the online learning management system.
Join weekly live sessions with leading analysts to learn the latest trends and see how they’re using AI right now. Engage in real-time demos on how to use ChatGPT to supercharge data cleaning, data visualization, and more.
Yes, you will earn a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies knowledge and hands-on experience in Business Analytics. This prestigious credential will enhance your resume, making you more attractive to potential employers. It can also be showcased on LinkedIn to highlight your proficiency in business analytics technologies, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Earning this certificate of completion demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, significantly boosting your career advancement opportunities.
In order to receive a certificate of completion, learners must complete 100% of online coursework, achieve 70% or better on each module assessment, and submit all Strategic Business Analytics Playbooks.
No, this is a noncredit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid. However, many employers offer reimbursement for continuing education, so check with your human resources department to determine your eligibility.
There are multiple payment options for this course. The first way is to pay upfront, online. This option also provides the largest savings.
We offer both installment and financing options. To find out if you qualify for either of these payment options, fill out the enrollment form to be directed to the payment page. From there, you can click on the "Get Qualified" link to see what options are available.
Many employers also offer tuition reimbursement. Our guide gives you suggestions and templates for how to ask your employer to cover the cost of the course.
View our reimbursement guide.
We are confident in the quality of our learning experience, having supported thousands of learners and received hundreds of 5-star reviews. Because we believe so strongly in the value and impact of our course, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the start date. If the course isn't the right fit for you, you can withdraw within the first week of your course and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Everything is online. You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our online learning platform and join the optional instructor-led live sessions once a week through a video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded and available for playback on demand. The online Learner Dashboard can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection on a computer.
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