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ABCN Executive Tech Institute• Accredited Diploma

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence for African Managers

Master data-driven decision making, executive dashboards, and KPIs tailored to African emerging markets and fast-growing enterprises.

4.8
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840 learners enrolled
3 - 4 hours per week (4 weeks)
Aliya Mwangi
Taught by
Aliya Mwangi
Principal Data Strategist & Former Head of Analytics at Safaricom
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What you'll learn

Build end-to-end management dashboards tracking revenue, churn, and unit economics
Translate raw transactional datasets into boardroom-ready visual presentations
Overcome missing or inconsistent data hurdles common in African informal sectors
Formulate objective KPI scorecards that align executive teams across multi-country operations
Deploy predictive forecasts to forecast demand cycles and FX currency fluctuations
Earn an industry-accredited CPD Diploma recognized across pan-African enterprise networks

Skills you'll gain

Executive DashboardsKPI FrameworksPredictive Business TrendsAfCFTA Market AnalysisStrategic SQL & BI

Syllabus

4 modules • 10 total lessons

Welcome & The Value of Executive Business Intelligence

How leading African conglomerates replaced guesswork with real-time operational feeds.

14 minPreview
Handling Informal Market Data & Fragmented Channels

Techniques for bridging USSD, mobile money receipts, and distributor ledgers into unified records.

22 minPreview
Reading: Core Metric Hierarchy Framework (PDF Guide)

A reference sheet outlining leading vs. lagging indicators across sales, logistics, and collections.

15 min
Principles of Boardroom-Grade Data Visualisation

Visual hierarchy, avoiding misleading charts, and choosing the right visual for the question.

28 min
Hands-on Lab: Constructing a Multi-Entity Cash Flow Dashboard

Step-by-step walkthrough building a dynamic multi-currency reporting template.

45 min
Downloadable Asset: Executive BI Spreadsheet Template (.xlsx)

Ready-to-use template preconfigured with formulas, currency converts, and variance toggles.

10 min
Seasonal Demand Modeling for Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Using moving averages and seasonal indices to prevent stockouts during peak retail windows.

32 min
Pricing Elasticity & Exchange Rate Sensitivity Analysis

How to model consumer price threshold reactions when local currencies depreciate.

30 min

Instructor

Aliya Mwangi
Aliya Mwangi
Principal Data Strategist & Former Head of Analytics at Safaricom
ABCN Executive Tech Institute

Aliya has 14+ years designing intelligence systems for tier-1 telecommunications, fintech unicorns, and pan-African retail giants across East & West Africa.

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Learner Reviews & Ratings

Real feedback from verified Pan-African executives and professionals

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David Otieno
David Otieno
Regional Commercial Director • Kenya
2 weeks ago

"This course felt like a Coursera executive program combined with Udemy’s direct practicality. The downloadable financial dashboard alone saved our logistics unit hours of weekly reporting."

Verified Learner
Amina Bello
Amina Bello
Fintech Operations Lead • Nigeria
1 month ago

"The focus on African retail realities and mobile money reconciliation was refreshing. Far better than generic western case studies that do not understand our market dynamics."

Verified Learner
Africa Business Connect Network