Question 1

Why take up the certificate course by upGrad Campus in Business Analytics & Consulting in association with PwC India?

Accepted Answer

Considering the data-driven world that we live in, Business Analytics and Consulting skills are sought after by practically all sectors. This certificate course strives to provide you with these industry-relevant skills in a comprehensive and learner-friendly manner.

Get practical exposure through Live demonstrations and Masterclasses with PwC India faculty and other Subject Matter Experts, to boost your industry knowledge. This program also integrates placement training that covers aptitude and soft skills coaching.

Question 2

What kind of projects will be covered in this course?

Accepted Answer

To give the correct guidance, this course covers multiple projects that give you hands-on experience. These projects include a Data storytelling project, an SQL project where you will recommend movies based on insights, to name a few. Each of these projects is based on a real-world scenario.

Question 3

How long will I be able to access the course content?

Accepted Answer

The learning content (excluding Live Sessions) will be available to access for 3 years from the start date of your course.

Question 4

What are the eligibility criteria to join the Business Analytics certification program?

Accepted Answer

You don’t need any specific background to apply for our courses! To learn from our courses, students need to be comfortable in spoken and written English as the course is taught in English and should have at least completed their higher secondary school education (12th standard/PUC or equivalent).

However, what we do want all our students to have is a passion for the subject they’re studying, above anything else.

Question 5

What is the admission process to join Upgrad’s Certificate Course in Business Analytics & Consulting in association with PwC India?

Accepted Answer

There are two ways to apply for our courses at upGrad:

- If you have any queries regarding the program, you can click on the Talk To Our Learning Consultants button on the website. Our Learning Consultants will reach out to you and will counsel you accordingly. Further, you can pay the admissions fee and block your seat to enroll in the program.

- If you’d like to join the upcoming batch immediately, simply click on the Enroll Now button on the website. You will be guided on the next steps to pay the course fees and get access to the materials.

Question 6

Do I need any particular software or laptop to learn the Business Analytics course?

Accepted Answer

Due to the hands-on nature of our course, you will require a laptop in order to attend classes. You will also need certain tools installed to complete the projects, like Excel, PowerBI and more. The installation details will be shared with you once the course starts.

Question 7

How much time will I spend each week on this Business Analytics & Consulting Course?

Accepted Answer

You will get access to study materials, including lecture videos, every week. You can study from these at your own pace and convenience, although we do recommend spending 2 hours every day on self-studying.

Apart from this, every weekend, we conduct two live sessions of 2 hours each which is a mix of conceptual sessions by subject matter experts, doubt-clearing by technical mentors and hands-on problem solving.

If you have opted for Career Accelerator track, you will also undergo placement training during the weekdays from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Question 8

When will Live classes be held for this course?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your workload in mind, the Live classes are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Question 9

Can I expect any one-to-one support in the Business Analytics course?

Accepted Answer

At the start of the course, you will be assigned a mentor. The role of your mentor is to help you through your course and assess your progress along the way. Mentors are there to guide you through any queries or issues you may have during the course.

In addition, you will also be guided by Subject Matter Experts who will conduct the Live sessions and by Technical Mentors who will help resolve your doubts.

Question 10

How will my doubts get solved?

Accepted Answer

We provide an extensive range of resources for you to dip into. You can attend LIVE doubt-clearing sessions scheduled during weekdays, where you’ll get answers to your queries from Technical Mentors. Furthermore, you can also connect with other students in the forum and get any peer support you need.

Question 11

Is there any deferral or refund policy for the Business Analytics program?

Accepted Answer

Deferral

Pre-Cohort Commencement Deferral:
- If a learner wishes to defer their enrollment to a future cohort before the start of their original cohort, the learner should reach out to the support team prior to the start of their original cohort.
- In the event of an accepted deferral, upGrad does not guarantee the same cohort timings/ schedule/ pattern as the cohort assigned at the time of enrolment.
- Every learner is allowed only 1 (one) deferral after their balance closure before their cohort commencement date into a cohort that commences within the next 60 days.
Post-Cohort Commencement Deferral:
- If a Learner is unable to commence with the assigned cohort due to unavoidable circumstances or is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the Course as informed and accepted by upGrad or has medical issues after the Cohort Commencement Date – subject to receipt of a written request for a deferral from such Learner (through support manager and explaining the specific reason for such request, an opportunity to defer the enrolment to another cohort may be provided at the behest of upGrad. However, after deferment, the course progress shall reset (shall not be transferred to the new cohort) and the Learner shall have to start the course from the beginning.
- A learner can request a deferral at any time up to two months after the cohort commencement date. The deferral can be requested only once and must be for one of the scheduled cohorts starting within the next 3 months from the initial cohort start date.
- A deferral fee of 10% (ten percent) of the Total Program Fee as mentioned in this offer letter shall be applicable for each deferral.
- A request for deferral shall be considered for execution only after the receipt of the deferral fee (as may be applicable) by upGrad, within 7 (seven) calendar days of raising the deferral request. Till such payment is received by upGrad, the Learner shall be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- In the event of an accepted deferral, upGrad does not guarantee the same cohort timings/ schedule/ pattern as the cohort assigned at the time of enrolment.

Cancellation of Enrollment and Refund

Block amount: Non-refundable under any circumstances.
Balance Course Fee: Learners shall be eligible to seek cancellation of their enrollment and claim a refund of the Balance Course Fee at any time before the Cohort commencement date only, by raising a cancellation and refund request in writing through the support manager explaining the specific reason for such request for cancellation and refund. If a request for deferral from a Learner has been approved by upGrad, such Learner shall be eligible to claim for a refund of the Balance Course Fee at any time before the commencement date of the first deferred Cohort only subject to deferral clause mentioned below.
Refund shall be processed to an eligible learner within 30 working days from the date of receipt of the refund request from the applicant learner in this regard. The refund shall be issued using the original payment method.

You shall not be eligible for a refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any the discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.

The balance course fee is non-refundable under any circumstances other than the above-mentioned scenario.

Question 12

What kind of career options are open to students taking a Business Analytics & Consulting course?

Accepted Answer

Students can apply for the positions like Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, Associate Analytics Manager, Associate Project Consultant, Analytics Consultant

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