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Business Intelligence Certificate

Learn how to turn data into actionable insights.

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24 Weeks

3 Courses

$6,059

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What is Business Intelligence?

Business intelligence involves the careful analysis of data to deliver solutions that help maintain current best practices and influence new strategies to sustain future success. This is accomplished by using information from IT systems and external stakeholders, and providing reports that help executives, managers and workers make informed, data-driven business decisions.

Work typically begins with data preparation for analysis. Once data visualization has been completed, key performance indicators and other findings are distributed to the correct stakeholders. Analysis is normally conducted using advanced techniques in data mining, predictive analytics, text mining, statistical analysis and big data analytics.

Holistically, business intelligence allows for robust data-driven solutions that can assist with improved decision-making, optimized business processes, stronger understanding of issues that need to be addressed, knowledge of emerging market trends and the informed ability to create new revenue. These practices can play a crucial role in gaining an edge in highly competitive fields.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary of data scientists is

$100,910

as of 2021, which includes business intelligence.

According to Forbes

49%

of manufacturers that use business intelligence plan to increase their budgets year-over-year.

About the Program

Villanova University’s 100% online Certificate in Business Intelligence program provides professionals in IT, business analysis, project management, marketing and other leadership roles with the knowledge and skills to make better use of their organization’s data. You’ll be taught key concepts including BI program management and architecture, data analytics best practices and how to create a Business Intelligence/Business Analytics Competency Center (BICC or BACC).

Villanova’s Certificate in Business Intelligence can help benefit anyone involved in analyzing data to make strategic business decisions, including IT professionals, project managers, business analysts, and marketing analysts and researchers.

Prepare for CPBI Certification

Complete Villanova University’s three-course Certificate in Business Intelligence program, a project and a certification exam, and you’ll earn both a professional certificate and Villanova’s Certified Professional in Business Intelligence (CPBI) credential.

Program Outcomes

The courses can help you align BI initiatives with strategic goals, model and analyze data for strategic decision making, and leverage productive analytical techniques that drive better risk assessments and business potential. You’ll learn the importance of BI maturity assessments, organizational culture and data governance within analytics, along with a BI program manager’s perspective on data analytics best practices.

Skills Learned

Data Analysis Agile Program Management Predictive Analytics

Learn More About Certification in Business Intelligence

Achieving the Certified Professional in Business Intelligence (CPBI) credential demonstrates your grasp of key business strategies used to leverage enterprise data, maximize efficiency, identify opportunities and make informed business decisions that can transform an organization’s future.

Earning this certification validates your business intelligence knowledge and can help establish you as an expert who can design, implement and manage business intelligence initiatives that advance the goals of your organization.

Earn a Digital Badge

Students will earn a digital badge that demonstrates their skills and commitment to furthering their professional education when they successfully complete the full Business Intelligence program. These badges are great to display on career platforms like LinkedIn and are a visual way of representing your expertise.

Prepare for CPBI Certification

Meet Your Expert Faculty

David Comroe

Required Courses

3 Course Program

Essentials of Business Intelligence

8-Week Course

8 Continuing Education Units

Learn to apply the tools used for BI program creation, data warehouse management and business analytics

Course Details

Mastering Data Management and Technology

8-Week Course

8 Continuing Education Units

Expand your knowledge of business intelligence with advanced topics in data modeling, security and strategy.

Course Details

Advanced Data Architecture and Intelligence

8-Week Course

8 Continuing Education Units

Discover how to apply advanced data architecture and intelligence towards creating innovative business strategies.

Course Details

Tuition & Payment

$6,885

Tuition when enrolling in individual courses

Save 12%

Available when enrolled in a full certificate program

Total Program Cost with 12% Savings

$6,059

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Course offerings and associated prices are subject to change without prior notice. Pricing for multi-course certificate programs varies depending on course selection. View the Professional Education Catalog for more information on the courses and programs.

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