Minoo Verghese, an Indian student at Future Skills Academy, recently delved into the impact of Covid-19 on student retention as part of her studies. She successfully completed the Data for Decision Making course, which is one of the micro-credentials offered in the Business Intelligence suite at the academy.
With a strong academic background encompassing master's degrees in science, professional business studies, and marketing and HR, Verghese initially lacked experience in IT before enrolling in the Business Intelligence short course.
However, she found the course to be a valuable experience, highlighting the comprehensive guidance provided to students throughout the process while allowing them to explore and learn independently.
As part of her micro-credential requirements, she undertook a project focusing on the impact of the pandemic on school-leavers in New Zealand. Her research involved analysing a vast database containing more than 347,000 records and 27 variables.
Reflecting on the scope of her project, Verghese remarked, “I probably would be able to do a thesis on this if I were to pursue the study at a PhD level,” she says.
She examined student retention rates following the pandemic, considering various factors such as ethnicity, gender, educational level, and region.
She found the exploration intriguing and expressed her intention to delve deeper into this subject, leveraging it for personal development and advancing her career.
“It has been interesting for me, and I will probably go on further in learning more and use it for my personal development in my career.”
Enrolling in Business Intelligence micro-credentials
Micro-credentials are compact qualifications designed to enhance specific skills. If you are a professional looking to upskill or change careers, a graduate seeking better job prospects, or a company aiming to develop its workforce for improved productivity, Future Skills Academy's Business Intelligence micro-credentials are perfect.
Their Business Intelligence suite offers three micro-credentials, each of which can be completed in as little as 10 weeks full-time or 20 weeks part-time.
The available micro-credentials are:
Data for Decision Making
Analytics to Support Managerial Decisions
AI-Powered Analytics
These qualifications provide learners with real-world skills taught by industry experts, equipping them with the knowledge required to thrive in a rapidly-evolving work environment.
In the Business Intelligence courses, students learn how to leverage raw data to give companies a competitive advantage through project-based instruction. Students will gain proficiency in the following:
Interpreting data to extract valuable insights
Creating data dashboards
Working on actual business projects
About the Business Intelligence sector
Business Intelligence Analysts play a vital role in the future success of companies. As firms increasingly seek to transform their raw data, the demand for skilled Business Intelligence Analysts continues to grow.
Why choose Future Skills Academy?
Future Skills Academy is a reputable Category 1 private education provider accredited by New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
It offers forward-thinking programmes in industries facing skills shortages. Its dedicated team is committed to improving people's lives through education.
Future Skills grows capable communities and sustainable industries by producing empowered and employable graduates. They focus on learner achievement, quality provision, and innovation in education delivery.
Keen to enrol?
Check out their website at www.futureskills.co.nz or call them on 0800 550 410.