TDWI Predictive Analytics Fundamentals (NEW), Canada

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This course introduces the building blocks needed to implement predictive capabilities within an organization. It also helps develop the necessary understanding about how models, people, and decision processes must interact to drive actual business impact. Techniques based on statistics, probability, linear regression, logistic regression, and decision trees are described as key enablers for creating predictive models. Additional topics related to problem framing, data profiling, data preparation, model evaluation, human factors, leadership, and organizational culture are presented as additional and necessary ingredients for success.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

BI and analytics executives, program managers, architects, and project managers
Data-driven business professionals who want to learn how to implement the “power to predict”
Technology professionals who want to develop their understanding of predictive analytics
Business analysts who want to use predictive techniques in their analytics studies
Business managers who want to develop a proactive and predictive decision-making style in their operations
Anyone interested in learning the basics of predictive analytics and how it can drive business improvement

Definitions, concepts, and terminology of predictive analytics
What data science is and how it relates to predictive analytics and BI programs
Purpose, structure, and categories of models
Methods adapted from statistics, data mining, and machine learning
Functionality of predictive models and related development approaches
Common applications and use cases for predictive analytics
How successful predictive capabilities are enabled by human and organizational factors
Essential team composition, skills development, and organization models including roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities
Why business, technical, and management skills are essential for success
Practical guidance for getting started with predictive analytics

Module 1 - Predictive Analytics Concepts

What and Why of Predictive Analytics
- Predictive Analytics Defined
- Business Value of Predictive Analytics
The Foundation for Predictive Analytics
- Statistical Foundation
- Data Mining Foundation
- Machine Learning Foundation
- Data Science Foundation
- Describing Data Science
- The Changing Landscape of Data Sources
Predictive Analytics in BI Programs
- Predictive Analytics in the BI Stack
- Predictive Analytics in the BI Roadmap
- Business, Technical, and Data Dependencies
Becoming Analytics Driven
- Business Driven
- Grass Roots Driven
Common Applications for Predictive Analytics
- What Business Needs to Predict
The Language of Predictive Analytics
- Making Sense of the Terminology

Module 2 - Understanding Models

Overview and Context
- What Are Models?
- How Models Are Used
- Categories of Models
- How Are They Built?
Enabling Techniques
- Contributing Communities
Descriptive Statistics
- Frequencies and Summaries
- Variables
- Relationships
- Dependent and Independent Variables
Understanding Probability
- Statistics Revisited
- Probability
- Probability Examples
- Probability Estimation
- Odds
- Logit Transformation
- Logit Transformation Example
- Probability Distributions
- Symmetrical Continuous Distribution
- Skewed Continuous Distributions
- Discrete Distributions
- Distribution Examples

Module 3 - Regression Model Examples

Regression Models
- Description
Linear Regression Models
- Overview
- Example
- Model Description
Logistic Regression Models
- Overview
- Example
- Steps for Creating the Model
- Model Description
- Model Results
- Predictors and Classifiers
- Predictor and Classifier Example

Module 4 - Building Predictive Models

Model Building Processes
- Data Mining Projects
- CRISP-DM
- SEMMA
- CRISP-DM and SEMMA Compared
Implementation and Operations Teams
- A Team Effort
- Roles and Responsibilities
Predictive Techniques
- Probability Values
- Classification and Clustering
- Segmentation
- Association
- Sequencing
- Forecasting
Technology
- Features and Functions Overview
- The Tools Landscape
Model Building Algorithms
- What and Why
- Some Examples

Module 5 - Implementing Predictive Capabilities

Introductory Concepts
- Distribution View
- Model Types View
- Process View
- Process Overview
Business Understanding
- Activities and Deliverables
- Pragmatics
Data Understanding
- Activities and Deliverables
- Pragmatics
Data Preparation
- Activities and Deliverables
- Pragmatics
Modeling
- Activities and Deliverables
- Pragmatics
Evaluation
- Activities and Deliverables
- Pragmatics
Deployment
- Activities and Deliverables
- Pragmatics

Module 6 - Human Factors in Predictive Analytics

Analytics Culture
- Executive Buy-In
- Strategic Positioning
- Enterprise Range and Reach
- Decision Processes
People and Predictive Analytics
- The Team
- The Range of People
- The Range of Knowledge
- Readiness
- Trust and Motivation
- Expectations and Intent
- Getting from Analytics to Impact
Ethics and Predictive Analytics
- Why Ethics Matters
- Data and Ethics

Module 7 - Getting Started with Predictive Analytics

Predictive Analytics Readiness
- Readiness Checklist
- Executive Commitment
- Organizational Buy-In
- Data Assets
- Human Assets
- Technology Assets
Predictive Analytics Roadmap
- A Plan to Evolve
- An Evolving Plan

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