Predictive Analytics: Tools & Techniques
A required course in the Data Analytics for Business and Predictive Analytics Certificate Programs.
This hands-on course provides critical skills needed to drive business decisions using predictions made from using historical data. Students will be introduced to key tools used in predictive analytics and how to evaluate the right tool in order to translate business problems into predictive analytics problems; select, explore, and integrate data; uncover new relationships among the data; and deploy the model on new data. At the end of the course, students will be able to use these predictive analytics tools and models to make reliable business relevant predictions to drive business decisions. Prerequisite(s): I&C SCI X425.90 Introduction to Analyzing Data for Business Goals
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SPRING 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 4/21/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/22/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/29/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/6/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/13/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/20/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/27/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 6/3/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 6/10/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 6/15/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Textbook not required; you will be notified if this changes.
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Special Notes
This course will host live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. Synchronous sessions are highly encouraged for an interactive learning experience but are optional. Sessions are recorded and available for viewing, allowing learners to engage with the content at their convenience.
NOTE: This course requires KNIME and Microsoft Excel. Additional information will be provided on the course page once the course begins.
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