Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Title:  Business Analytics - Analysis Tools

Course ID:   260119 0101 023ESH

Course Dates :          19/01/2026            Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s  Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Category:          Business Analytics & Insight Business Decision Making Financial Analysis Performance Management Professional Practice & Standards 

Course Certified By:

  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training


* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


Course Fees: 

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Course outlines

Course

 Business Analytics - Analysis Tools

Outlines

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

This programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to analyse business data and transform it into meaningful insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. Participants will learn how to use business analytics tools, interpret data, measure performance, identify trends, and present analytical findings to improve organisational effectiveness.

Objectives

• Understand the principles and applications of business analytics.
• Apply analytical techniques to solve business problems.
• Collect, prepare and interpret business data effectively.
• Use business analytics tools and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Measure organisational performance using KPIs and analytical reports.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for business improvement.

Who Should Attend?

Business managers, business analysts, project managers, operations managers, finance professionals, marketing professionals, HR professionals, performance management specialists, department heads, consultants, and anyone responsible for analysing business performance or supporting organisational decision-making.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1 – Introduction to Business Analytics

1. Business Analytics Fundamentals
- Definition and scope of business analytics
- Types of business analytics
- Business value of analytics

2. Data-Driven Decision Making
- Evidence-based management
- Business decision lifecycle
- Analytical thinking principles

3. Business Analytics Frameworks
- Analytics maturity models
- Business intelligence vs. analytics
- Analytics implementation roadmap

Day 2 – Data Collection and Preparation

1. Data Sources
- Internal business data
- External data sources
- Structured and unstructured data

2. Data Quality Management
- Data accuracy and completeness
- Data cleansing techniques
- Data validation methods

3. Data Preparation
- Data organisation
- Data transformation
- Preparing datasets for analysis

Day 3 – Analysis Tools and Visualisation

1. Business Analytics Tools
- Spreadsheet analytics
- Business Intelligence platforms
- Statistical analysis software

2. Data Visualisation
- Charts and graphs selection
- Dashboard design principles
- Visual storytelling

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Selecting meaningful KPIs
- Measuring business performance
- Monitoring trends and exceptions

Day 4 – Predictive Analytics and Business Performance

1. Descriptive and Predictive Analytics
- Historical data analysis
- Forecasting techniques
- Trend identification

2. Performance Measurement
- Operational performance metrics
- Financial performance indicators
- Customer performance analysis

3. Risk and Opportunity Analysis
- Business risk identification
- Opportunity assessment
- Scenario analysis

Day 5 – Practical Applications and Business Improvement

1. Business Case Studies
- Real-world analytics applications
- Lessons learned
- Success factors

2. Practical Workshop
- Analysing business datasets
- Developing dashboards
- Presenting analytical findings

3. Business Analytics Action Plan
- Applying analytics in the workplace
- Continuous improvement strategy
- Personal development plan