Data-Driven Management: Analysis, Visualisation and Storytelling

• Illustrate and calculate the principal attributes of datasets ahead of deeper empirical investigation
• Deduce simple probability distributions and quantify the risk of particular outcomes
• Assess the reliability and validity of data and analyse estimation error
• Analyse theories and claims via statistical significance
• Predict future time series and assess forecast performance
• Create visualisations in Tableau to explore a business problem or question
• Evaluate a business problem using econometric modelling techniques in Excel
• Justify model-driven managerial recommendations

This certificate of professional advancement is 16 weeks (excluding orientation week and including a one-week break) with a time commitment of 5-10 hours per week.

How you learn

• This course is presented entirely online, in collaboration with leaders in online education, GetSmarter. Individuals learn through a supportive and engaging learning platform with a dedicated Success Team.
• Modules are released on a weekly basis, and can be completed in your own time and at your own pace. This flexible and structured learning approach is designed for busy professionals.
• Reading materials and videos will be made accessible to you through the Online Campus and are downloadable. You will have access to a wide range of engaging content, including video lectures, infographics, real-world case studies, and more.
• You will have the opportunity to interact with your peers and learning facilitators through weekly class-wide forums and reviewed small group discussions, and apply what you learn each week to quizzes and project submissions.

• Business professionals looking to develop data skills, use business data analytics to influence decision-making, and drive growth
• Analysts aiming to deepen their expertise in data analysis
• Individuals in data-driven roles seeking to advance their knowledge
• Professionals from a variety of different sectors – including marketing, financial services, project management, and information technology
• Those wanting to learn to analyse and interpret data from evolving technology and tools like generative AI and Tableau, the data visualisation and business intelligence software used as an industry standard worldwide

LSE Online builds on our 125 year tradition of exploring the interconnected, multidisciplinary nature of our world that shapes society and business globally. Since our inception in 1895, LSE has been a pioneer in providing courses for professional development. Our founding commitment is to understand the causes of things for the betterment of society. Never has this been a more important goal than in these times of unparalleled change. We provide you with the insights and skills to think critically and independently. To make the connections, see the greater picture. To shape the future by understanding today. Whatever stage you are in your life and career. Wherever you are in the world.

The design of this certificate of professional advancement is guided by LSE faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course. 

Entry requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, but some numerical literacy is advantageous, as well as basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Learners will need access to a computer with the system requirements necessary to download and operate Tableau. You will be granted a student license to download and use Tableau free of charge for the duration of the course.