Want to learn big data but don't know where to start? Prof. Galit Shmueli from NTHU Institute of Service Science (NTHU ISS) has designed a free online MOOC course on "Business Analytic Using Forecasting," which will be available on the UK's largest online learning platform, FutureLearn! As of today, more than 18,586 learners of all ages and from all over the world have already joined the course. We are delighted to see a variety of learners from different fields, such as research students, experts, and teachers, join our course through the discussion forum. This course is highly recommended for anyone interested in data science. Even if you do not have a strong statistical or programming language foundation, you can learn step-by-step. In this six-week course, you will learn how to create influential business forecasts through data, including defining business and forecasting goals, data visualization, time series forecasting models, and more.

Course Features:

1. Emphasizes the practical application of time series forecasting methods. The course will introduce numerous case studies to demonstrate how time series forecasting brings commercial value.

2. The course content is designed to be very easy to understand. Even if you do not have a strong statistical or programming language foundation, you can learn step-by-step. The instructor will use simple explanations to clarify the principles behind each model.

3. There is a discussion forum where students can communicate with each other and ask questions about each chapter. The instructor or a mentor will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Free Access before 30.March. 2023

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/business-analytics-forecasting