• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Data science involves using scientific analysis, tools, and mathematics to extract useful insight from raw data, and then applying that knowledge for effective business strategy. Increasingly, companies are turning to data science. They can use scientific analysis, tools, and mathematics to extract useful insight from Big Data, to guide their decisions and drive business improvements.


In this course, you'll learn about the characteristics and key elements of data science, and its potential benefits for organizations. You'll also learn what skill sets are required on a data management team, best practices for extracting useful, actionable insights from data, and common challenges organizations face in using data science.

Learning Objectives

Harnessing the Power of Data Science for Business Growth

  • Harnessing the Power of Data Science for Business Growth
  • recognize characteristics of data science
  • recognize the ways data science can increase business value
  • distinguish between the three key aspects of data science
  • recognize the required skillsets for effective data science
  • identify best practices for extracting useful insights from your data
  • identify common challenges organizations face in data science
  • Knowledge Check: Utilizing Data Science

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.