Business analytics enables organizations to transform data into meaningful information that can support decision-making, improve performance, identify trends, and solve business problems. As organizations increasingly rely on data, professionals who can collect, analyze, visualize, and communicate business information are becoming valuable across a wide range of industries.
BITTS International Career College’s Business Analytics Fundamentals short course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and practical applications of business analytics. Students learn about the business analytics process, problem-solving techniques, data collection and preparation, data quality, business performance measurement, and data-driven decision-making.
Students also gain practical exposure to commonly used business analytics tools and technologies, including Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI. Through hands-on activities, students learn to organize and analyze data, develop visualizations and dashboards, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and communicate business insights effectively.
Students also gain practical exposure to commonly used business analytics tools and technologies, including Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI. Through hands-on activities, students learn to organize and analyze data, develop visualizations and dashboards, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and communicate business insights effectively.
Business Analytics Fundamentals is a non-vocational program. This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Introduction to Business Analytics
Business Analytics Process & Problem Solving
Data Collection, Data Cleaning & Preparation
Microsoft Excel for Business Analytics
SQL Fundamentals for Business Analytics
Data Visualization & Dashboard Development (Power BI)
Business Performance Measurement & KPI Reporting
Data-Driven Decision Making & Business Intelligence
Data Storytelling & Business Communication
Hands-on Labs, Case Studies & Final Business Analytics Project
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Age must be 18 years or above
English Proficiency
Basic computer literacy
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is recommended
Business analytics skills are applicable across industries including finance, healthcare, retail, technology, marketing, logistics, professional services, and operations. Organizations increasingly require professionals who can work with business information, understand performance measures, identify trends, and communicate data-driven insights.
Students completing this short course develop foundational analytical and technical skills that can complement career development in areas such as business analysis, data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, operations analysis, and performance reporting.
Potential areas of career development include Junior Business Analyst, Junior Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Operations Analyst, Business Intelligence Assistant, Data Support Coordinator, and Business Operations Coordinator, subject to individual employer requirements and the student's broader education and experience.
