Dartmouth Engineering’s Data Analytics for Digital Transformation Specialization offers a comprehensive program to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge to drive innovation, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in today’s dynamic digital landscape. Professors Vikrant Vaze and Reed Harder lead the program and includes four specialized courses—Fundamentals of Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Simulation for Digital Transformation, and Prescriptive Analytics—each focusing on a critical component of modern analytics.
Each course combines theoretical foundations with hands-on experience through Python-based exercises, case studies, and real-world applications. By the end of the program, you’ll have a robust analytics toolkit and the confidence to lead data-centric initiatives that align with your organization’s digital transformation goals. Whether new to analytics or seeking to deepen your expertise, this specialization empowers you to navigate complexity, manage uncertainty, and drive innovation.
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•Fundamentals of Digital Transformation: This foundational course explores digital transformation's key concepts, challenges, and opportunities. You’ll gain an understanding of how emerging technologies, data-driven strategies, and innovation intersect to reshape industries and organizations.
•Predictive Analytics: Learn to transform raw data into actionable insights using tools like Python and cloud-based platforms. This course covers essential techniques, including linear and logistic regression, advanced modeling, and cross-validation methods, preparing you to diagnose and solve real-world business problems.
•Simulation for Digital Transformation: Dive into discrete event simulation to model, analyze, and optimize complex systems. Using Python and SimPy, you’ll build simulations to handle uncertainty, evaluate workflows, and support decision-making across various industries, bridging predictive and prescriptive analytics