Data Analytics for Managers
- Analytics & Tech
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted in-person.
2 days
Weekdays (9am - 5pm)
Who Should Attend
Managers covering/ leading analytics functions
PREREQUISITES
- Participants should have at least a diploma to benefit from the training
- Participants should have some knowledge of statistics, and be very comfortable with software tools
Overview
Many success stories have been shared on how data analytics can help organisations make better decisions, including understanding their customers better, predicting outcomes, understanding public sentiments on social media, and optimising resources to achieve the best results.
Managers who are leading their organisations have to play the lead role in shaping the direction and planning the strategies on who, what, when, where and how should data analytics be applied in the different parts of the organisation.
The proposed training is designed for managers covering several topics in the Data Analytics area. The training will be conducted by the senior faculty members from the School of Information Systems, who are experts in their respective areas.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a quick overview of data analytics
- Understand the solution flow to solve data analytics problems
- Acquire data analytics techniques and learn how to use related tools through hands-on sessions
- Gain insights into data visualisation, predictive modelling, and optimisation
Topic/Structure
| S/N | Topics | Sample Data and Problem Sets | Software Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Data Analytics | ||
| 2 | Visual Analytics for Data Discovery
|
| Tableau 2018 |
| 3 | Data Analytics Techniques
| JMP Pro Weka | |
| 4 | Prescriptive Analytics - Optimisation
|
| MS Excel with Solver add-in |
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
|
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
|
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
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