Big Data Leadership

This program is for business managers and senior leaders who seek to improve their understanding of data analytics and the cultural, operational and technical issues involved in launching and leading a digital transformation plan.

• Align common types of data analytics with your business priorities
• Apply a structured process for planning and leading a digital transformation plan
• Diagnose the cultural and operational change requirements for digital transformation
• Avoid common barriers to realizing the full potential of data analytics
• Identify relevant governance, legal and ethical issues
• Take your organization to its desired future state 

The Big Data Landscape

• The promise and challenges of big data analytics, the language of big data analytics 
• The cultural transformation of becoming a data-driven organization

The Data Strategy

• The purpose of a data strategy
• Concepts, tools and techniques for creating a data strategy
• Applying design thinking to establish strategic focus and alignment

Harnessing the Power of Data Analytics

• Understanding and prioritizing different types of data analytics
• Using data analytics to identify and influence your organization’s value proposition
• Turning data insights into business actions

Preparing the Organization for Digital Transformation

• What needs to change? 
• Aligning people and technology development priorities
• Building an effective digital implementation plan

The Regulatory Environment

• Legal and ethical considerations
• Key tenants of data governance, how governance is applied

Special features

The online sessions are highly interactive, enabling you to network with peers, brainstorm ideas and work through an applied practice problem. You will receive feedback and guidance as you navigate through the content. 

For financial assistance opportunities, please refer to Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Team Rates .