The London School of Economics and Political Science

Business Intelligence Analyst

Develop in-demand data visualisation and analysis skills to elevate your career in a data-driven world.

Start date

29 April 2026

Price

$2,235 USD

Installment Plan

98%

Student Satisfaction

Cohort-based learning

Group learning, expert guidance

6 weeks

Excluding orientation

English

Access resources from start date

4–7 hours per week

Self-paced learning online

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Course overview

71%

The number of chief data officers who say influencing the Executive Committee is one of their top three challenges.

Deloitte (Sep, 2022)

$20 billion

Data visualisation’s expected market value by 2031.

Allied Market Research (Sep, 2022).

Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)

Effective data visualisation and storytelling has the power to transform complex data into impactful insights that guide informed decision-making. This crucial skill enables businesses to spot patterns, make strategic decisions, and predict future trends, helping them to build data-driven growth and success.

Unearth the power of data with the Business Intelligence Analyst online certificate course from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Over six weeks, you'll learn the art of converting raw data into captivating visual narratives using Tableau. You’ll also be armed with a suite of econometric and statistical modelling tools in Microsoft Excel. Guided by experts, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the technical details that support effective data visualisations and the expertise needed to thrive in a data-centric environment.

The content of this course also forms part of the 16-week online LSE Business Analytics Executive Programme, a powerful offering from LSE that combines visualisation and data analysis with business management acumen.

Is this course for you?

This course is intended for business professionals seeking to boost their technical data visualisation and analysis skill set and grow their ability to influence decision-makers through data storytelling. It's also appropriate for those wishing to enhance their mastery of data visualisation using Tableau and data modelling using Excel.

Those interested in the course should ideally be familiar with Tableau basics (the interface, connecting to datasets, and creating basic visualisations) and introductory statistical concepts. There will, however, be a light refresher on these concepts in the course material.

If you don’t have these skills yet, or feel you could benefit from a more-in depth refresher, the LSE Data Analysis for Management online certificate course can provide you with Tableau fundamentals.

This Business Intelligence Analyst online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 54 hours of learning.

Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.

Course overview

Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)

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What will set you apart

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:

A powerful blend of practical skills to leverage data to investigate business decisions.

Proficiency in Tableau and Microsoft Excel, preparing you to confidently work with these tools when you enter the workplace.

The ability to critically evaluate your own work and that of others, as well as interpret, critique, and improve data visualisations and analysis outputs.

Expertise in econometric and statistical modelling methods, such as multiple linear regression, forecasting, and Monte Carlo simulations.

Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Course curriculum

Explore data visualisation tools and econometric and statistical modelling techniques as you work through the weekly modules of this online certificate course.

Orientation module

Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1

Connecting to and preparing data in Tableau

Module 2

Exploring and analysing data in Tableau

Module 3

Storytelling with data

Module 4

Exploratory data analysis in Excel

Module 5

Econometric modelling

Module 6

Forecasting, optimisation, and Monte Carlo simulation models

Course Convenor

The design of this online certificate course is guided by LSE faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course. View the prospectus to see all the industry thought leaders featured on this course.

Dr James Abdey

Associate Professor (Education), Department of Statistics, LSE

About the certificate

Explore the art of data analysis and visual storytelling and earn an official certificate of competence from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your digital certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the course, as per the stipulated requirements.

LSE Business Intelligence Analyst online certificate course certificate

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