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This program covers the analysis and management of large amounts of data, as well as the design and development of models that support decision
making in your organization. In the final project, you will apply the concepts, models and tools learned throughout the program in a real situation.

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COURSE 1

Fundamentals of data analysis for decision making

Next session: Aug 7 - Sep 11.

Dedication 4 weeks of study, 3-5 hours per week

Subtitle Spanish

About the Course

Through this course you will be able to identify, evaluate and take advantage of the different opportunities that data analysis presents to you to
generate value in your organization. Upon completion, you will have developed the ability to use data analysis methods, as well as supporting tools
and models that will support your decision making at a personal level and in your organization.

In the initial part of this course you will learn about the importance and role that data analysis (Analytics) plays in today's world, to support decision
making in our daily lives, our work and our organization. You will learn not only about the enormous growth that this area has had in recent years,
but also about the great potential and opportunities it presents in the immediate future. You will learn about and analyze various success stories both
worldwide and in Spanish-speaking countries.

Likewise, you will have developed the ability to use different methods that will support you in your data analysis and decision-making process, also
using computational tools to explore databases, make predictions and create infographics associated with the problem or decision of your interest. .
Additionally, you will identify key elements for mathematical modeling, which will be very useful to identify the best course of action that you should
follow.

Finally, this course will allow you to know and use different criteria under which you can make decisions, based on the analysis of data and key
information associated with it. These criteria include fundamental aspects such as opportunity costs, uncertainty scenarios, as well as different
objectives or goals to select, so that you can effectively choose the best decision to make.

We thank Fundación Televisa for its participation in the production of this course; with which it collaborates to inspire and develop people's potential,
through its commitment to education and culture.

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Data and decision making in your life and in organizations

Welcome to Fundamentals of Data Analysis for Decision Making! I invite you to explore the role that data analysis plays in today's world and its
importance in supporting decision making, both in your daily life and in your work context. Upon completing this module you will be able to identify
the importance and role that data analysis plays in organizations, as well as its enormous usefulness in supporting decision-making in them. You will
learn about the growth that this area of knowledge has had in recent years, but above all the great potential it presents in your immediate future. In
particular, this module will allow you not only to identify cases and examples of application in different sectors and industries, but also key data and
information in your life and organization, to use them effectively in the most important decisions that you are interested in considering. .

Video · Welcome!

0 Video · Introduction

0 Reading · What will I learn in this course?

0 Reading · Methodology

0 Reading · How to use a Peer Review?

0 Reading · How to use Discussion Forums?

0 Reading · Home survey

0 Reading · Frequently asked questions

0 Video · Data, organizations and challenges in our current world

Reading · Data analysis and management for decision making (AMDPTD): benefits, challenges and opportunities in today's world

Practical Questionnaire · Data analysis and management

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Video · Using data to improve service, experience and decision making in our organizations

Reading · Big Data and predictive business analysis

Peer Review Practice · Data analysis and decision making in your organization

WEEK 2

Data exploration and prediction

Through this module you will be able to develop initial capabilities for Data Analysis, which will be very useful for good decision making in your
organization. To achieve this, we will focus on two tasks that are fundamental in this branch of knowledge: the exploration of key patterns and
behaviors in the data, as well as making predictions and forecasts from them. To achieve this, you will develop the ability to use a set of statistical
tools, as well as rely on specialized computer software for this type of activities and that will allow you to generate analyzes and results that are very
useful for you and your organization, reviewing various real cases where have applied these types of tools and strategies.

Video · Fundamentals of data exploration and prediction

Reading · Statistics for data exploration and prediction

Practical Quiz · Data exploration

Video · Identifying patterns and behaviors relevant to data prediction

a Reading · Data analysis

Practical Quiz · Data prediction

Video · Tutorial: Exploring data through Watson Analytics

Video · Analysis, selection and use of variables for data prediction

Reading · Some forecasting methodologies

Practical Quiz · Predictions in data analysis

Peer Review · Data Exploration and Prediction in an Organizational Context

Video · Tutorial: Data prediction through Watson Analytics

WEEK 3

Data integration and analysis for organizational diagnosis

Through this module you will be able to carry out a comprehensive analysis of data and information, to generate a diagnosis that supports decision
making in your organization. To achieve this, you will develop the ability to generate various analyzes and reports, which will serve as a basis for
identifying areas of opportunity and courses of action to take. To achieve this, you will develop the ability to use a set of statistical tools, as well as
rely on specialized computer software for this type of activities and that will allow you to generate analyzes and results that are very useful for you
and your organization, also reviewing various real cases where These types of tools and strategies have been applied.

Video · Fundamentals of data integration

a Reading · Big Data Strategy

Practical Questionnaire · Big Data and organizations

Video · Identifying patterns and behaviors relevant to data integration

Reading · Graphic tools for data representation

Practical Quiz · Graphs to analyze data

Video · Tutorial: Assembly module in Watson Analytics

Video · Analysis, selection and use of variables for organizational diagnosis

Reading · Graphic representations

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Practical Quiz · More graphs to analyze data

Peer Review · Data Integration and Analysis in an Organizational Context

WEEK 4

Tools and methods for decision making

Upon completing this module you will be able to identify the different criteria under which you can make decisions in your life and your organization,
based on the data and information analysis capabilities that you acquired in the previous modules. You will learn the structure and benefits of
following different approaches to decision making, as well as when and under what contexts it is desirable to follow each of them. In addition, you
will also identify the best strategy to follow under specific criteria such as opportunity costs or high uncertainty scenarios.

Video · Selecting the appropriate model for decision making in your organization

Reading · The art of making effective decisions

Practical Questionnaire · Decision making

Video · Development of scenarios and decision making in your organization

Reading · Decision analysis

Practical Questionnaire · Approaches to decision making

Video · Opportunity costs and decision making in your organization

Reading · Opportunity cost

Practical Questionnaire Analysis of scenarios with uncertainty

Peer Review · Criteria for decision making in your organizational context

Video · Tutorial: The art of making good decisions and obtaining results

Reading · Closing survey

COURSE 2

Data collection and exploration

Next session: Aug 7 - Sep 11.

Dedication 4 weeks of study, 3-5 hours per week

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Subtitle Spanish

About the Course

Organizations as different as Amazon, Cemex or Costco use data analysis for better decision making that allows them to identify their most
profitable customers, retain and hire talent or optimize their supply chains. The truth is that organizations now compete by making decisions based
on the exploitation of data and the use of statistical methods. However, the way this data is obtained, manipulated and used can define the failure
or success of these organizations.

The first step before turning this data into information that adds value to the organization is to collect and clean this data. In this course you will be
able to recognize and collect the types of data available in a structured and unstructured way in today's business world, as well as prepare, apply
and clean this data for subsequent exploitation. Additionally, you will be able to perform a data exploration that allows you to prepare a preliminary
analysis of the business process under study.

Upon completion of this course you will have developed the ability to understand and effectively apply the methodologies and techniques related to
data collection, using state-of-the-art software, such as Watson Analytics.

We thank Fundación Televisa for its participation in the production of this course; with which it collaborates to inspire and develop people's
potential, through its commitment to education and culture.

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The challenge of making better decisions

In this module, comprising the theoretical part of the course, you will examine how in this new business environment organizations use data
analysis to compete and gain a competitive advantage. You will identify the types of data and their characteristics so that you recognize the level
of maturity of the organization (with respect to the use of data).

0 Video · Welcome

t Reading · What can I expect from this course?

o Video · The innovations of the 21st century

□ Video · How to register and create an account in Watson Analytics? (Initial scan)

0 Reading · Methodology

t Reading · How to use a Peer Review?

o Reading · How to use Discussion Forums?

a Reading · Home survey

a Reading · Frequently asked questions

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a Reading · One of the most valuable assets of the company

Video · Data quality

Reading · What questions does data analysis answer?

0 Video · Delta is used for change

t Reading · Davenport's Analytical Delta

o Video · When is it appropriate to use data for decision making?

0 Questionnaire · Evaluation Module 1

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Data collection
In this module you will learn more about data and its value. You will explore the use of the Watson Analytics computational tool for data collection
that will allow you to import structured data and perform a descriptive analysis of it.

Video · Responding to business problems

Reading · The changing value of information

t Reading · The ETL process

o Video · Importing structured data into Watson Analytics

t Reading · Files for practice in Watson Analytics

o Practical Quiz · Practical Quiz

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ot Reading · Practice file

ot Practical Quiz · Practical Quiz

o Questionnaire · Evaluation Module 2

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A world of unordered data
In this module you will learn how to handle unstructured data using the Import-io computational tool to read data from a website, as well as
import Twitter data into Watson Analytics. This module includes the practical part of the course, so at the end of it you will have to solve a
practical case using the two tools described above.

Video · Why should companies care about unstructured data?

Video · Importing unstructured data with import-io and integration to Watson Analytics. Part 1.

Video · Importing unstructured data with import-io and integration to Watson Analytics. Part 2.

Reading · Files for practice in Watson Analytics

Peer Review · Unstructured Data Exercise using import.io

Video · What do customers say about my company?

Video · Twitter data using Watson Analytics

Peer Review Twitter Exercise Review

Video · Case: The NFL

Peer Review · Unstructured Data Exercise, the NFL.

Questionnaire · Evaluation Module 3

WEEK 4

Data exploration
Upon completion of this module you will be able to explore data using the visualization capabilities of the Watson Analytics tool. In the same way,
you will learn to find patterns and relationships in data that represent answers to business problems.

Video · Obtaining descriptive information and visualizing data using Watson Analytics
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Reading · Files for practice in Watson Analytics

Reading · The importance of visually communicating data

E Practical Quiz · Practical Quiz

0 Video · The Major Leagues

Reading · Files for practice in Watson Analytics

Reading · Data modeling using statistical techniques

E Practical Quiz · Practical Quiz

Video · Summary of what was learned

Questionnaire · Evaluation Module 4

Reading · Closing survey

COURSE 3

Use of statistical techniques for data analysis

Current session: Jul 24 — Aug 28.

Dedication 4 weeks of study, 1-2 hours per week

Subtitle Spanish

About the Course

Frequently, in your professional activity you are faced with the need to analyze a large amount of data in order to identify if there is any
relationship between them and thus have valuable information that allows you to make a decision.

The data with which the information is generated, in addition to requiring appropriate treatment, also demands an adequate technique for its
analysis.

In this course you will be able to learn and use different techniques based on statistical analysis with a focus on business intelligence, which will
allow you to create models to improve the understanding of how data relates to the underlying population. Validate the model and use predictive
analysis to evaluate feasible scenarios to guide your future decisions.

Upon completion of this course you will have developed the ability to use different techniques for the construction and evaluation of models that,
based on pre-established performance criteria, will allow you to take advantage of the value of the data.

We thank Fundación Televisa for its participation in the production of this course; with which it collaborates to inspire and develop people's
potential, through its commitment to education and culture.

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How to trust the data?

Frequently, in your professional activity you are faced with the need to analyze a large amount of data in order to identify if there is any
relationship between them and thus have valuable information that allows you to make a decision. The data with which the information is
generated, in addition to requiring appropriate treatment, also demand an adequate technique for its analysis. In this course you will be able to
learn and use different techniques based on statistical analysis with a focus on business intelligence (BI), which will allow you to create models to

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improve the understanding of how data relates to the underlying population, validate the model and use predictive analysis to evaluate feasible
scenarios to guide your future decisions. By the end of this course, you will have developed the ability to use different techniques for building and
evaluating models that, based on pre-established performance criteria, will allow you to take advantage of the value of the data.

• Video · Welcome

Video · We all make estimates

Reading · Making Statistical Estimates

a Reading · Extra Material

Video · How to register and create an account in Watson Analytics? (Initial scan)

Reading · Methodology

Reading · How to use a Peer-review?

Reading · How to use discussion forums?

Reading · Frequently asked questions

Reading · Home survey

Video · Types of Estimates

Reading · Solved Exercises

Video · Confidence Intervals

Reading · Estimation with confidence intervals

Reading · Solved Exercises

Video · What does the sample size depend on?

Reading · Sampling as a fundamental requirement in experimental sciences

Reading · Solved Exercises

WEEK 2

Are the assumptions about my data valid?

In various professional problems related to the analysis of a large number of data, you have surely found yourself in the dilemma of accepting or
rejecting a proposal and you would surely like to have more information to make the right decision; The way to achieve this is to formulate the
problem through a hypothesis test. How do you know if a statistical hypothesis is correctly stated? Is the truth or falsity of a particular hypothesis
known with certainty without having to analyze the entire population? Upon completion of this module you will be able to develop a hypothesis
testing procedure taking into account the type of information contained in the random sample of the population of interest and avoid the possibility
of reaching the wrong conclusion.

Video · Validation of the characteristics of a population through a sample

Reading · Application of Hypothesis Tests in the purchase choice of a cell phone equipment

Reading · Extra Material

Video · Approach to a hypothesis test and identification of Type I and Type II errors

Reading · Extra Material

Video · Two-tailed and one-tailed hypothesis testing

E Reading · Extra Material

Questionnaire · Summative Evaluation

WEEK 3

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Regression models
In this module you will learn about the application of one of the most popular models for decision making since it allows you to estimate the
average value of a dependent variable taking into account one or more explanatory variables or make inferences about a phenomenon that you
do not know about. even its result. Regression models can be adapted to a host of executive applications. Nowadays it is much easier to analyze
a large volume of data thanks to the fact that many statistical packages have developed user-friendly interfaces that avoid performing
mathematical calculations and thus allow the user to focus their interest on the analysis. Finally, this module will help you identify basic elements
that make up a regression model but above all, it will allow you to use the value of the data for adequate decision making within your organization.

Video · How to define and analyze the relationship between two variables?

Reading · Application of Linear Regression to a poverty problem

Video · Most common errors in the use of regression and correlation

Reading · Citizen evaluation of the performance of Municipal Public Management

Reading · Supporting information

0 Reading · Extra Material

Video · How to perform and interpret a Multiple Regression Analysis?

0 Video · Tutorial: Watson Analytics

Reading · The evolution of the automotive industry in Japan

0 Reading · Extra Material

Peer Review · Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Exercise

Peer Review · Correlation Analysis Exercise

WEEK 4

Queue theory
The "^las" are a typical aspect of modern life that we continually encounter in our daily activities, in a bank, in a shopping center, when boarding a
plane, in a call center, etc. This phenomenon originates when we have the need to share one or more resources, which are used to provide care
to a large number of workers. Organizations frequently must make decisions regarding the service capacity they should offer. However, it is often
impossible to predict exactly when the clients who demand the service will arrive and/or how much time will be necessary to provide that service;
That is why these decisions involve dilemmas that must be resolved with little information. The waiting line models do not directly solve the
problem, but they generate information that is needed to make appropriate decisions by predicting some characteristics of the waiting line: Upon
completion of this module you will be able to understand how a waiting line system is structured. and analyze the cost that it implies for
organizations to operate with idle resources when the information on the number of clients who demand a service and its duration is not
adequately analyzed.

Video · Integration and elements of row theory

Reading · How do you analyze a waiting line system?

0 Reading · Extra Material

Video · Distinctive Characteristics of a Model with Infinite Source

Reading · Waiting line models

a Reading · Extra Material

Video · Distinctive Characteristics of a Finite Source Model

Reading · The case of the post office

a Reading · Extra Material

E Questionnaire · Quiz - Case 1

E Questionnaire · Quiz - Case 2

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Questionnaire · Quiz - Case 3

Reading · Closing survey

COURSE 4

Applying data analysis: select cases

Next session: Aug 21 - Sep 25.

Dedication 4 weeks of study, 1-2 hours per week

Subtitle Spanish

About the Course

In this course you will integrate what you learned in the courses that make up this specialty. Starting from the resolution of cases in different
representative industries, you will use the assembly module in Watson Analytics in order to combine the information you obtain in the exploration
and the predictions made with your data. The final product is a business report with interactive dashboards and infographics that will explain the
business problem in these select cases.

We thank Fundación Televisa for its participation in the production of this course; with which it collaborates to inspire and develop people's
potential, through its commitment to education and culture.

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Data analysis in the health sector: Identifying how to improve care

Health care has become more complex based on socio-demographic, economic and biological factors. There is a growing need for better health
services that, in addition to being effective, operate efficiently. In this module we will explore some applications of data analysis to the analysis,
planning and design of health services.

a Video · Welcome

Video · What challenges does the health sector pose and how can we face them with the available technology?

Reading · PAHO/WHO Year in Review: Ten public health issues highlighted in 2014 in the Americas

Reading · Additional material

a Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 1

Reading · Methodology

Reading · Home survey

Reading · Frequently asked questions

Reading · How to use a Peer-Review?

Reading · How to use discussion forums?

Video · How to identify and validate correlations in data?

Reading · Premature baby

Reading · Additional material

E Practical Questionnaire · Quiz - Lesson 2

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Video · How to apply data analysis in the design of process parameters?

Reading · Analysis and measurement of processes

Reading · Additional material

E Practical Questionnaire · Quiz - Lesson 3

Questionnaire · Evaluation - Module 1

WEEK 2

Generating value for the consumer: Data analysis applications in retail sales.
Within the various sectors of the economy, retail commerce (also known by the Anglo-Saxon term retail) is one of the most dynamic due to the
extensive competition in it, as well as the rapid evolution of consumer behavior. In this module we will identify data analysis applications that allow
us to find more efficient ways to plan and operate this industry in order to achieve optimal results.

Video · Characteristics of the retail sales sector

Reading · Panorama of Latin American Retail

a Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 1

Video · The use of data for assortment optimization

Reading · In search of the ideal assortment and Category Management

a Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 2

Video · The use of data for demand forecasting and sales channel optimization

Reading · Demand forecasting and predictive analytics for retail

a Practical Questionnaire · Quiz - Lesson 3

Video · How to find the best location for a new warehouse or store?

Reading · Role of location in retail establishment selection

Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 4

Questionnaire · Evaluation - Module 2

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WEEK 3

Generating better returns: Using data analysis for better financial decisions
Finance is fundamental to the functioning of our world and therefore requires efficient management of resources. The complexity of the decisions
related to this makes it essential to have tools that allow us to have high efficiency and efficiency. science when taking them. In this module we will
explore some of the advantages of using data analysis aimed at economic and financial phenomena and how we can take advantage of the
information available.

0 Video · Factors associated with the exchange rate

t Reading · Factors that influence the exchange rate

o Reading · Additional material

t Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 1

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tt Video · What are derivatives markets?

o Reading · Futures and options. Education in Capital Markets.

t Reading · Additional material

o Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 2

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ot Video · How to compare financial ratios?

ot Reading · Introduction to financial ratios

ot Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 3

o Questionnaire · Evaluation - Module 3

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Better supply chain decisions through data analysis
Supply chain management is a vital function in organizations. Its effective operation is essential to meet customer and consumer service
expectations, and conducting it efficiently allows benefits to be maximized. In this module we will learn about some of the applications of data
analysis in the fundamental processes of the supply chain, such as demand planning, supplier management and product distribution.

Video · Demand planning

Reading · Introduction to forecasting models (SAP and Demand Forecasting)

a Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 1

Video · Construction of an inventory policy

a Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 2

Video · Supplier performance evaluation

Reading · Supplier management and evaluation

Reading · Additional material

a Practical Questionnaire · Quiz - Lesson 3

Video · Fixed and dynamic distribution structures (routes)

Reading · Models for better vehicle routing

Reading · Additional material

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Practical Quiz · Quiz - Lesson 4

Questionnaire · Evaluation - Module 4

Reading · Closing survey

COURSE 5

Data Analysis: Final Project

Next session: Sep 11 - Oct 30.

Dedication 6 weeks of study, 1-2 hours per week

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About the Final Project

This terminal course of the specialty program “Data Analysis for Decision Making” presents you with a case with real-life data and information, in
which you will be able to apply and implement the concepts and tools that you have acquired in recent weeks. This case has been developed by
the group of instructors, as well as a group of IBM experts associated with the computer software 'Watson Analytics'.

You will find not only data and information associated with this challenge, but also videos, readings and key information that will enrich your
knowledge and skills in this area of knowledge.

Are you ready to put into practice everything you have learned so far?

Forward!

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Introduction
Welcome to this last part of the course! The group of teachers – together with IBM de México – have designed a representative case in which you
will be able to apply the knowledge, concepts, tools and methodologies that you have acquired throughout this specialty program. The case
includes a set of databases that you will use to solve the challenges of the organization described in it, and that you will be able to analyze using
the computer software Watson Analytics, from IBM. Are you ready to face this final challenge? Start with your activities to delve into this case and
demonstrate the capabilities you have acquired for data analysis and decision making!

Video · Welcome

a Reading · Methodology

a Reading · Home survey

a Reading · Frequently asked questions

a Reading · How to use a Peer-Review?

a Reading · How to use discussion forums?

a • Video · Statement of the Challenge

E Reading · The Challenge

E Reading · Annex 1

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Video · Industry Partner: IBM

0 Video · IBM Analytics

Video · What is Cognitive Computing?

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Data Exploration
Implement and take advantage of Data Exploration! In this module you will put into practice the skills and abilities that you have acquired for Data
Collection and Exploration. As you will remember, an analysis is only as good as the care with which you carry out this initial stage. In this module
you must apply this knowledge, concepts, tools and methodologies to the analysis of data to solve and improve the challenge that has been
presented to you. Additionally, you will find information that will represent additional knowledge that you can take into account to solve this
challenge. Forward!

Video · Analyzing databases and file uploads

0 Video · Watson Analytics value proposition

Video · Local and Global Filtering

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Tool selection and implementation

What tools to use for a particular problem? As you may have noticed in the previous modules, this case – just as it happens in real life – has no
single solution or answer, as it can be analyzed and resolved in various ways. For this reason, it is necessary to carry out additional reflections
and establish certain assumptions to resolve it. To achieve this, in this module we will review three techniques that will help you in this: Creation of
Calculations and Hierarchies, Visualization Elements and Local and Global Filtering. Within this module you must prepare and send your
preliminary analysis, so that -based on it- you have feedback from your colleagues that allows you to identify strengths and opportunities for
improvement, from which you can reinforce and satisfactorily conclude your Proposed Solution. It is essential that you review the instructions and
evaluation rubric available in this module, which detail the points that will be evaluated in this delivery. Demonstrate that you are capable of
carrying out a preliminary analysis and diagnosis of great interest and usefulness for the organization!

Video · Creation of Calculations and Hierarchies

Video · Visualization Elements and WA Language

Peer Review · Challenge progress

WEEK 4

Solution Development
How to develop a useful, valuable and relevant solution for the organization? One of the most powerful elements of Data Science is the ability to
make predictions. This is a very helpful tool in decision making for any business or organization. In this module you must integrate the predictive
capacity of the computational tool used into your proposal, associating fields and interpreting the results related to the industry in which you are
proposing the resolution of the challenge. Based on the feedback obtained at the close of the previous module, as well as the extra techniques
seen in this module and the previous one, you must integrate your ideas, analysis and applications to develop the solution to the challenge.
Forward!

Video · Interpretation of results

• Video · Use of predictors

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Solution Approach
How to integrate a final proposal that is relevant and attractive to the organization's managers? Once you have explored the data, selected tools
and developed your analysis and preliminary proposal for a solution to the challenge, it is time to prepare your final document. To achieve this, in
this module we will review a technique focused on the Creation of Dashboards, which will help you precisely to integrate and present your results
in a very professional and executive manner. Remember that the most important thing is the content and value of your proposal, but it is also
important that you integrate it and present it in a clear, orderly and structured manner. This will help you capture the attention of the managers to
whom you present this type of documents. Prepare and send your final analysis and proposal, in accordance with the points and information
described in the evaluation rubric available in this module. Don't forget to be very analytical, organized and structured, but also creative and
innovative. Don't just think about “fulfilling what is requested of you”, think about going beyond that and generating a unique, valuable analysis and
document of great interest to the organization. Are you ready to prepare a final proposal capable of positively differentiating yourself, showing your
great capabilities and learnings as a data analyst? Much encouragement!

Video · Creation of Boards

Video · Watson Analytics Success Stories

Peer Review · Final Challenge Solution

WEEK 6

Results
Well done! You did! All the teaching and support team in charge of this course congratulate you for this great step you have taken in your
professional training. Feel very happy and proud for the learning and results obtained to date, but - above all - for the good and great opportunities
that are presented to you in your immediate future. We are sure that having completed this specialty program will be very beneficial in your
professional development. We hope you have enjoyed this experience, as much as we enjoyed having your valuable participation.
Congratulations!

0 Video · Results

0 Video · Best Practices

0 Video · Closing

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