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Advanced Certificate Course in Data Analytics (Part-Time), Unlock the power of data with this specialized Advanced Certificate Course in Data Analytics. Designed for professionals involved in decision-making and those seeking innovative ways to tackle complex business challenges, this course provides a solid foundation in data analysis, statistical techniques, and optimization models.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in data manipulation using Excel, probability concepts, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and time series forecasting. The course also covers data visualization, spreadsheet modeling, and advanced optimization techniques, equipping learners with practical skills to derive actionable insights from data.

Ideal for business analysts, data analysts, and professionals handling data-driven projects, this course enhances analytical capabilities, enabling participants to make informed decisions and drive strategic success in any industry.

Department
Department
PRODUCTIVITY & QUALITY CENTER
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus
Level
Level
Advanced Certificate Programmes
Method
Method
Part Time
Duration
Duration
04 months
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

  • Professionals who are involved in decision-making while seeking new ideas about how to solve challenging business problems.

OR

  • Those who are new to the business analyst or data analyst role and are currently working on related projects.

Commencement

  • Colombo – 05th July 2025

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure
  • Course Fee: LKR 75,000/= + Registration Fee: LKR 2,000/=

*Subject to change without prior notice. Conditions apply.

Course Structure and Modules

  • Types of Data

  • Modifying Data in Excel

  • Creating Distributions from Data

  • Measures of Location

  • Measures of Variability

  • Measures of Association Between Two Variables

  • Overview of Data Visualization

  • Tables

  • Charts

  • Probability Concepts

  • Discrete Random Variables

  • Continuous Random Variable

  • The Sampling Distribution of the Sample Mean

  • Confidence Intervals

  • Hypothesis Testing

  • Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)(Comparing More than Two Means)

  • Regression, Correlation

  • Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

  • Spreadsheet Models

  • Linear Optimization Models

  • Integer Linear Optimization Model

  • Non-Linear Optimization Models