Business Data Analytics. 14 PDUs (Udemy.com)
IIBA® endorsed course. Learn how to apply analysis skills on data projects and prepare for an IIBA®-CBDA certification
Created by: Igor Arkhipov
Last updated August 2026
What you will learn
- 14 IIBA PDUs (7,5 hours of video + 6,5 hours of reading, tests, and exercises)
- What is business data analytics
- Defining research questions
- Collecting data
- Performing analysis
- Interpreting the results of analysis
- Influencing decision making
- Scaling analytics capability
How it compares
Against the other 371 rated Udemy courses in Data Analysis on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 73% of them
- Reviews957#145 of 372 by number of reviews
- Length8.1 hourslonger than 68% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 87% of them
Course Description
We live in an amazing world of data!
Organisations that know how to use it dramatically outperform the competition. But it’s not easy to make use of your data. You need to have the technical skills to collect it and analyse it, but you also need to have the organisational skills to know when to do it and how to interpret the results to drive better decisions. This is exactly what business data analytics is about and it is what we are going to study.
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This course is officially endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) and qualifies for 14 professional development units for the purposes of certification.
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This course will explain how to prepare for a data analytics project, how to organise the analytics process, and what to consider to make sure the results of your analysis will drive noticeable business change.
We will cover the following topics:
What is business data analytics and how it differs from other data related disciplines, like data science or business analysis
How to define research questions for your analytics initiative
How to organise data collection process
What to take into account when performing analysis
How to interpret the results of analysis and communicate them to decision makers
How to ensure real actions happen as the result of your analysis
What to consider when scaling analytics capability
We will also review a set of selected methods and techniques that are usually applicable to the tasks above.
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Business data analytics is mostly a management discipline and it discusses how to organise the analytics capability within the business to get valuable results.
It will be extremely valuable for line managers of analytics teams, project managers who happen to have analytics components to the projects they manage, and business analysts who happen to get involved into analytics initiatives.
You will also get an Analyst's Corner branded certificate of completion in addition to the Udemy certificate.
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A certification in business data analytics (IIBA®-CBDA) is a unique certificate offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis for business data analytics professionals. It tests your knowledge of the Guide to Business Data Analytics published by IIBA and recognises your ability to effectively execute analysis related work in support of business analytics initiatives.
The exam consists of 75 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions to be completed within 2 hours. It is a challenging and rewarding exam.
This course is 100% aligned with the Guide to Business Data Analytics and is your chance to get prepared for the exam.
At the end of the course, you will get a sample exam to test your knowledge and get better prepared.
Good luck!
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This course forms a part of Analyst’s Corner Business Analysis Capability Ladder - a structured multi-step approach to building strong business analysis skills and expertise.
It consists of 4 distinct rungs tailored to people at different stages of their professional lifecycle:
Foundation: Learn the ropes of business analysis | Build the baseline for professional career
Progression: Deepen your analysis expertise | Scale your toolkit and analytical rigour
Specialisation: Develop strategic specialisms | Cultivate niche expertise in high-value domains
Leadership: Gain authority and leadership | Lead business analysis for your team or organisation
Each rung consists of multiple training courses and an assessment; finishing the whole Ladder provides the depth of practical knowledge that rivals traditional academic BA programs.
This course is one of the three courses on the Specialisation rung.
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Note: Analyst's Corner is an Endorsed Education Provider™ by IIBA®, which means the materials and references to IIBA® and its publications used in this course are licensed for us to do so. By enrolling in this course you support legal use of intellectual property and contribute to the development of business analysis profession.
Analyst’s Corner is not a regulated academic body or university. Our "BA Capability Ladder" is a proprietary professional development framework focused on practical, high-impact skills based on industry standards and best practices; and is not part of the formal higher education sector.
All the trademarks belong to their rightful owners.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
957 Reviews
Igor Arkhipov
Igor is a seasoned business analyst and a BA team manager with experience in the fields of e-commerce, content management, customer service, and software development.
His areas of expertise include Business Analysis, Project Management, Business process management, Enterprise Architecture, Quality Management, and Agile.
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In addition to being an active practitioner, Igor has been teaching and mentoring business analysts and helped dozens of people get certified or achieve their career goals.
Igor is a frequent speaker at business analysis conferences (such as IIBA Australia Chapter's BA professional day), meetups and other events and is a volunteer facilitator for IIBA study groups.
Igor is an owner and editor-in-chief of Analyst's corner, a medium publication about business analysis and enterprise architecture.
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In his professional career, Igor has been leading business analysis and process management teams at cybersecurity, consulting and retail organisations.
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Formal Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business process modelling and optimisation
- Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)
- Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA®- CBDA)
- Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis (IIBA®-CCA)
- Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC)
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Reviews
By Esmé Pretorius on 2/3/2026
This course was very helpful as supplementary study material for CBDA. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to obtain their CBDA certification. It is no substitute for the CBDA guide but it was very helpful in explaining many of the statistical concepts. Between this course, the guide and practice exams I was able to pass the CBDA exam.
By Nigam Wadhwa on 11/6/2025
This course is very helpful to two kinds of people: 1. Absolute beginners who want to break into the world of Business Analytics and 2. People who have a lot of this knowledge scattered in places and want to bring it all together in a systemized format. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and bringing all bits and pieces together.
By Alla Kapinos on 10/21/2025
Many thanks to Igor for his excellent courses. They are informative, well-structured, and include good examples. These courses are a great way to earn PDUs for IIBA certification and recertification. CBDA is the fourth course in my learning path. The first was Advanced Business Analysis, which inspired me to pursue the CBAP — and I now hold CBAP.
By Anonymized User on 9/9/2025
Great course! This is the second one i'm taking from Igor aiming to grant the CBDA certification. The first one i took was the CBAP one and i succeded so definitely recommend this one for anyone pursuing CBDA as well. Great way to explain the content, focuses on the important things, you just need to structure information in a way is easy for you to review and then go take the test!
By Pratik Ashok on 6/26/2025
This course is not relevant to the latest CBDA exam structure. The author needs to take down this course or significantly change/ update the material. After completing this course and doing some mock tests and I can conclusively tell that I wasted my entire 8 hours. Most of the things that the author talks about is just not relevant in the context of the exams.
By JohanHuang on 5/15/2025
Having worked in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence for several years, this course provides a valuable opportunity to formalize my practical experience and deepen my understanding through a solid theoretical framework. I particularly appreciate the case study sessions, as they effectively bridge theory and practice, offering practical tools that are directly applicable to real-world scenarios.
By Abdulaziz Alhossaini on 10/4/2024
This course provided great bite-sized knowledge distributed across multiple knowledge areas of the CBDA, in addition to understandable examples and case-studies that helps in shaping the concepts to be more understandable, I feel more prepared to for the exam however if provides more questions to practice it would deserve 6 out of 5. Thank you for the awesome course.
By Karlo Benson Mendoza on 4/15/2024
Having completed the IIBA-CBDA Certification Preparation course, I can confidently say it was an exceptional learning journey. As someone deeply invested in the field of business analysis with focus on data analytics, I found this course to be a perfect match for my professional development goals. The course content was comprehensive, covering all the essential aspects of business data analytics as per the IIBA standards and guidelines. From understanding data analysis concepts to applying them in real-world scenarios, the course provided a solid foundation. One of the highlights of the course that I really love was the practical approach adopted by Igor. It did not only share theoretical knowledge but also facilitated some hands-on exercises and case studies. These practical sessions were invaluable in helping me grasp the concepts better and apply them effectively. Furthermore, the course structure was well-organized, allowing for a systematic progression from basic to advanced topics, carefully covering each of the 6 domains. Each module built upon the previous one, ensuring a smooth learning experience. As someone with a busy schedule, I appreciated the flexibility offered by the course. The option to access the materials online at my own pace was immensely convenient. Overall, my experience with the IIBA-CBDA Certification Preparation course was truly highly positive. It not only equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in business data analytics but also boosted my confidence in pursuing the certification exam. I would definitely highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their expertise in this field.
By Nora Kavenchy on 10/28/2022
My husband and I have taken all the courses that Igor offers. Having been in management for years, it gave us an actual framework for all the different parts of our jobs that we had been doing anyways. It gave our working process a better structure. We would highly recommend all his courses.
By Vladimir Tikhomirov on 2/15/2022
High quality course. It sticks/works. Lecturer (1) knows what he is saying and (2) can explain and present it efficiently. And most importantly (3) This was not the only resource I used, but yesterday I passed CBDA exam: https://badges.iiba.org/a5915eac-3734-4455-b67a-29976be9a633 Thanks! :)
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