Business Fundamentals for Data Practitioners Online Course

The Course at a Glance

BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS FOR DATA PRACTITIONERS

Unit 1

Business Analysis

We’ll start with the basics. Unit one is about getting a firm grasp of spreadsheet tools for data analysis. You’ll also learn to implement best practices in project design, scoping, and planning to successfully manage data science projects.

Unit 2

Presentations, Project Management and Ethics

In unit two, you’ll continue to build on and apply your knowledge. You’ll learn how to thoughtfully present the data you’ve analyzed. Then, we’ll explore the ethical implications of working with data.

PROJECT

Apply your iterative design and project scoping knowledge to solve a business problem using data. Then, take your findings and use them to build an interactive dashboard.

What's Covered

Strategies for delivering insights to stakeholders, verbally and visually
The business impact and ethical implications of working with data
Designing, scoping, and managing data science projects

Prerequisites

We recommend that students have a basic understanding of how to download and install software applications on your personal computer.

Your Online Course Brought to Life

Online Flex

Experience what a lecture is like and how you’ll participate during class.

Watch lectures whenever it’s convenient for you.

Follow along as your instructor shares a presentation on screen.

Clear deadlines and structured modules keep you on track.

Interact with your classmates and teachers in the chat, on video, and with the polling feature.

Deepen your learning with interactive exercises to test what you’ve learned.

A digital whiteboard simulates the in-person classroom experience.

Connect with peers in the learning platform and via Slack, and attend office hours with your instructor.

Collaborate with your classmates on classwork, projects, pair-programming, and more.

Attend live speaker presentations, social events, and more.

Ask questions and chat with your classmates and instructors on our dedicated Slack channel.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SHORT IMMERSIVE FORMAT

Our Online Flex format will have you on the fast track to upskilling in Business Fundamentals.

ONLINE FLEX FORMAT

Complete coursework on your time with on-demand lectures. Deadlines for assignments, 1:1 meetings with instructors, and organized modules keep you accountable.

Length

Tuition

Weekly Time Commitment

Schedule

Lectures

Instructors

Office Hours

Project Presentations

Social Activities

Online Flex

Length

4 weeks
Tuition

$2,500
Weekly Time Commitment

15-20 hours/week
Schedule

Flexible
Lectures

On-Demand
Instructors

Metis Data Scientists
Office Hours

Weekly
Project Presentations

Live Online
Social Activities

Live Online

Payment Options

PAY UP FRONT

Online Flex: $2,500

FINANCING OPTIONS

Coming soon! Finance your tuition through our lending partner: Ascent.

EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP

Find out if your employer will cover the cost of tuition to support your development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there prerequisites for the Business Fundamentals for Data Science short immersive course? If so, what are they?

Before beginning the Business Fundamentals for Data Practitioners short immersive course, students should be comfortable downloading and installing software applications on their own computers. They should also have a Github account, which is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. It’s free and easy to sign up for an account.
How can I enroll in the Business Fundamentals for Data Practitioners course?

To enroll, all you have to do is click here. Each time we offer the course, enrollment closes at 8pm ET on the Friday before the course start date. This helps ensure students receive the information they need in order to successfully join the class on the first day.
How much does this course cost? Are there multiple payment options?

Tuition for our Business Fundamentals for Data Science course is $2,500. Students can pay for the course in full or consider one of our financing options. We partner with Ascent to offer monthly repayment options for our students. Learn more by visiting Ascent.
What time commitment is required for this Business Fundamentals for Data Science course?

The Online Flex short immersive course format, requires a commitment of 15-to-20 hours a week for four weeks. Students watch on-demand lectures and engage with instructors and teaching assistants live online during 1:1 sessions weekly.
Are Metis Career Services included with this course?

No, we do not offer our Career Services for short immersive courses students like we do for bootcamp students.
Who teaches this course?

Our short-immersive course Instructors are the same highly-reviewed, industry-experienced instructors who teach our bootcamps. Each of them brings a wealth of expertise with advanced work and educational backgrounds spanning neuroscience, business, physics, healthcare, engineering, and more.

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BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS FOR DATA PRACTITIONERS ONLINE COURSE

Blend Business Know-How with Data Insights

Gain Applicable Data Science Skills—Fast

Our Short Immersive Courses are designed to teach you in-demand skills and how to apply them in a real-world setting. Find out how else our project-oriented approach will set you up for success.