DSBIZ™ (Exam DSZ-210)
Course Description Overview
The ability to identify and respond to changing trends is a hallmark of a successful business. Whether those trends are related to customers and sales or to regulatory and industry standards, businesses are wise to keep track of the variables that can affect the bottom line. In today's business landscape, data comes from numerous sources and in diverse forms. By leveraging data science concepts and technologies, businesses can mold that raw data into information that facilitates decisions to improve and expand the success of the business.
In this course, you will identify how data science supports informed business decisions. You will:
- Explain the fundamentals of data science.
- Identify functions of data science for business.
- Implement business requirements for data science.
This course is primarily designed for business professionals and leaders who are interested in growing the business by leveraging the power of data science. Other individuals who wish to explore basic data science concepts may also benefit from taking this course.
This course is also designed to assist learners in preparing for the CertNexus® DSBIZ™ (Exam DSZ-210) credential.
For this course, you will need one computer for the instructor to display the slide presentations for the course. Slides are provided in PowerPoint format (.pptx). There are no other course-specific technical requirements for the course presentation.
The DSBIZ™ credential that follows the course presentation enables students to receive their DSBIZ™ certificates. To complete the credential, students will need computers with Internet access and a web browser so they can log in to the CHOICE platform and access the Credential tile. Be sure each student has an access key to the course on the CHOICE platform and be ready to supervise the credential completion process.
Lesson 1: Data Science Fundamentals
Topic A: What Is Data Science?
Topic B: Types of Data
Topic C: The Data Science Lifecycle
Lesson 2: Functions of Data Science in Business
Topic A: Improve Customer Experience
Topic B: Improve Marketing Efforts
Topic C: Optimize Organizational and Transactional Security
Topic D: Enhance Operational Practices
Lesson 3: Implementing Business Requirements for Data Science
Topic A: Develop a Data-Centric Organization
Topic B: Develop an Implementation Strategy
Topic C: Identify Impact of Data Science on Business
Topic D: Identify Governance Measures