Business Analytics
Mission-first analytics track for retail and ops teams.
Course story
Task: Build a calm, decision-ready reporting rhythm for a retail team.
Lina is the retail analyst facing the course challenge.
Nova helps translate signals into clear decisions and next steps.
You join the team to solve the course problem together.
Course content
Signal Foundations
Capture weekly signals and segment shifts.
Mission 1: Understand Your Shop's Numbers
Problem: Weekly numbers are noisy; the team needs a calm snapshot.
Outcome: Three-line briefing
Mission 2: Segment Pulse Check
Problem: A segment is slipping and needs a focused alert.
Outcome: Segment alert brief
Mission 3: Data Sanity Sweep
Problem: Board numbers look off; the data needs a sanity sweep.
Outcome: Data sanity report
Diagnosis and Tests
Isolate root causes and plan targeted tests.
Mission 4: Fix a Slipping KPI
Problem: Activation is slipping and no one agrees on the cause.
Outcome: Activation briefing
Mission 5: Plan a Two-week Build
Problem: The rollout needs a two-week plan with owners and deadlines.
Outcome: Two-week plan
Mission 6: Instrumentation Gap Triage
Problem: Event coverage is incomplete; instrumentation gaps block analysis.
Outcome: Instrumentation plan
Risk and Exec Decision
Control risk and brief executives with clear calls.
Mission 7: Risk Radar Retro
Problem: Launch risks are unclear; guardrails are missing.
Outcome: Risk register
Mission 8: Exec Readiness Drill
Problem: Execs need a 30-second update with one clear ask.
Outcome: 30-second update
Mission 9: Decision Memo Sprint
Problem: Execs need a decision memo with clear options.
Outcome: Decision memo
Course questions
Quick answers about access, pacing, and certificates.
What will I learn in this course?
Mission-first analytics track for retail and ops teams.
How long does it take to finish?
Most learners complete this course in about 12 hours of focused work.
Is this course free?
Create a free account to start learning. Premium adds unlimited mentor help, free certificates, and premium resources.
Who is this course for?
Designed for beginner learners focused on analytics, ops.
Do I get a certificate?
Premium and Teams include free certificates after you complete the course. Starter learners can purchase a per-course certificate upgrade upon completion.