R3 200.00
The Data for Decision-makers and Leaders journey is designed to raise the awareness of managers, leaders, and decision-makers on data and modern data technologies. It gives a comprehensive view of modern data sources, modern data infrastructures and groundbreaking technologies, that are emerging for addressing a wide range of business needs.
 Digital learning |
 Start anytime |
 Months course access |
 Skillsoft LMS access |
 Online Skillsoft mentor |
 Certified by Optimi College |
Course fee: R3 200.00
Deposit: R800.00
Monthly instalments: R800.00 x 3
Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:
Course code: C01353
Course overview:
The Data for Decision-makers and Leaders journey is designed to raise the awareness of managers, leaders, and decision-makers on data and modern data technologies. It gives a comprehensive view of modern data sources, modern data infrastructures and groundbreaking technologies, that are emerging for addressing a wide range of business needs.
This course focuses on widely adopted data technologies, tools, frameworks, and platforms at a high level for enabling the managers and leaders to comfortably get engaged in data projects. Learners will also understand everything about data, various data compliance issues, data governance, and various data strategies to be adopted for making better data-driven decisions that are critical for the business.
The tracks you will cover in this journey are:
Modules and topics covered:
Track 1: Data Primer
Data Nuts & Bolts: Fundamentals of Data
Traditional Data Architectures: Relational Databases
Traditional Data Architectures: Data Warehousing and ETL Systems
New Age Data Infrastructures: Factors Driving Data Infrastructures
Final Exam: Data Primer
Track 2: Big Data Infrastructures
Big Data Concepts: Getting to Know Big Data
Big Data Concepts: Big Data Essentials
Non-relational Data: Non-relational Databases
Techniques for Big Data Analytics
Spark for High-speed Big Data Analytics
Final Exam: Big Data Infrastructures
Track 3: Raw Data to Insights
Data Mining and Decision Making: Modern Data Science Lifecycle
Data Mining and Decision Making: Data Preparation & Predictive Analytics
Data Mining and Decision Making: Data Mining for Answering Business Questions
Data Mining and Decision Making: Predictive Analytics for Business Strategies
Final Exam: Raw Data To Insights
Track 4: Emerging New Age Architectures
Cloud Data Platforms: Cloud Computing
Cloud Data Platforms: Cloud-based Applications & Storage
Cloud Data Platforms: AWS, Azure, & GCP Comparison
Data Lakes
Modern Data Warehouses
Azure Databricks & Data Pipelines
Final Exam: Emerging New Age Architectures
Track 5: Data Governance and Management
Modern Data Management: Data Management Systems
Modern Data Management: Data Governance
Modern Data Management: Data Quality Management
Final Exam: Data Governance and Management
Track 6: Emerging Data Trends
Emerging Data Trends: Navigating the Latest Trends in Data for Leaders
Emerging Data Trends: Unveiling the Power of Practical Data Fabric
Emerging Data Trends: Unlocking Data Observability
Emerging Data Trends: Converged & Composable Systems
Emerging Data Trends: AI TRiSM Unleashed
Final Exam: Emerging Data Trends
Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Beginner
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.
Course type: Short course
Industry partner: Skillsoft
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.
Certification issued by: Optimi College
Assessment information:
Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.
Dedicated support team
We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.
Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access
Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.
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