Kolkata, India 26th June 2025: The University of Cambridge Online, through its digital learning platform Cambridge Advance Online, has announced the launch of “Leveraging Big Data for Business Intelligence”, a practical, six-week online course designed to help professionals harness the power of big data, data science, and machine learning for real-world business decision-making. Developed and delivered by Cambridge experts, along with Simplilearn as the official EdTech partner, the program will empower learners to transform complex datasets into strategic insights that drive competitive advantage. This course, specially designed for professionals across industries, provides hands-on training in data science, machine learning, and cloud-based data analysis to drive smarter strategic decisions.

This latest offering builds on Cambridge’s commitment to expanding access to world-class, research-backed education through flexible online formats. The course blends academic depth with hands-on training using Google BigQuery and Colab notebooks. As modern businesses become increasingly data-driven, leaders must be equipped to understand data and strategically apply it for competitive advantage. The demand for professionals who can harness big data tools to uncover insights, validate hypotheses, and shape business direction continues to grow across sectors. According to the latest State of Data and Analytics Report by Salesforce, 80% of business leaders say data is critical in decision-making at their organisation. But to translate data into actionable insights, you need data analytics.

This course delivers over 48 hours of flexible, online learning enabling participants to develop key skills in data analysis, machine learning fundamentals, and business intelligence using Google BigQuery and Google Colab. Through real-world scenarios, learners will explore how to define business challenges, collect and clean large datasets, create regression models, and communicate insights to stakeholders effectively. On completion, learners receive a certificate of achievement and a digital badge from the University of Cambridge, validating their ability to apply data science tools and frameworks in real business environments.

On the collaboration, Dr. Russell Hunter, Course Lead and Senior Software Engineer at the University of Cambridge said, “This course sits at the intersection of the most revolutionary fields currently in tech: Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Learners will understand how to make data-driven decisions using real-world problems and data. They will use industry-standard tools to gain practical knowledge of big data, data science, and machine learning, including how AI can streamline data collection and analysis.”

Regarding the partnership, Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO of Simplilearn said, “At Simplilearn, our mission has always been to equip professionals with the skills they need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. This collaboration with Cambridge Advance Online brings academic depth and hands-on learning, empowering learners to apply data science and machine learning techniques to solve real business problems. As data becomes central to strategic decision-making, we’re proud to offer leaders a program that builds true business intelligence through practical, job-ready capabilities”.

Ideal for professionals in strategy, product development, operations, and analytics, the course is especially suited for those with a basic understanding of data or prior exposure to SQL and Python. With weekly live sessions, low tutor-to-student ratios, and active peer discussions, learners gain direct access to Cambridge faculty and a global cohort of like-minded professionals.