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Entry Level Analyst Program (ELAP)

Competencies development program for young professionals

Description

The Global Analyst Training Program is a mini-MBA program that offers participants the chance to gain the skills, knowledge, and exposure necessary to advance their career in analysis, strategy, operations and management-oriented roles. The program provides career-minded executives with a competitive head-start and a meaningful introduction to a thriving and lasting career.

For ambitious young executives, enrolling in the Global Analyst Training Program is a unique way to expand their experience, enhance their qualifications, build a strong professional network, and connect with key industry leaders.

What You Will Learn

  • Introduction to business analysis concepts, and be equipped for Analysis, Strategy, and Management oriented roles across different industry.
  • Learn about frameworks for developing a research strategy that includes everything from problem definition, instrument design, data collection, data analysis, and decision making.
  • Develop effective marketing strategies and identify sources of competitive advantage through differentiation.
  • Manage and lead change in organizations of varying sizes by implementing strategies, plans, and projects on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.
  • Turn financial, marketing, customer, and economic data into breakthrough insights that drive organizational success.
  • Acquire valuable skills and support needed to accelerate your career along your desired path.

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Program Structure

The program consists of approximately 20 hours of high-impact lectures and resources that can be taken at participants’ pace over 8 weeks without having to worry about clashes in your schedule. You will also have assess to templates and other resources for 6 months.

Modules include:

  • Facts about Data Analytics
  • Data Science – Big Data – Web Analytics
  • Types of Analytics: Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, and Prescriptive
  • Quantitative vs Qualitative Data
  • Information Gathering Process
  • Strategy Formulation
  • Critical attributes of strategic thinkers
  • Problem Solving Frameworks
  • Introduction to analytical frameworks
  • PESTEL, SWOT
  • Marketing Mix
  • McKinsey 7S
  • BCG Matrix
  • Case Studies
  • Why everyone must learn public speaking
  • Presentation competency levels
  • Hindrances to effective public speaking
  • Taming Glossophobia
  • Fundamentals of persuasion
  • Exercises
  • Introduction to Basic Accounting
  • Going Concern
  • What makes up the Financial Statements
  • Income and Profit Statement
  • Cashflow Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • What is Big Data?
  • Characteristics of Big Data
  • Sources of Big Data
  • Challenges of Big Data
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Benefits of Big Data Analytics
  • Case Study: UPS
  • Case Study: Bank of America
  • File hosting tools
  • Communication tools
  • Collaboration tools
  • Presentation tools
  • Project management tools
  • Scheduling tools
  • Why Data Visualization
  • Steps to Visualize Data
  • Data Visualization with Excel
  • Pivot Table
  • AI in Excel
  • Data Visualization with PowerPoint
  • Data Visualization with Power BI
  • Tips on staying relevant
  • Networking
  • Finding Opportunities
  • Capstone Assignment (Required to complete the program)

Who Should Enroll

Fresh Graduates and Graduate Trainees

Understand the world of work, and acquire fundamental skills for career acceleration.

Those Considering
Graduate School

Strengthen your analytical skills before pursuing an MBA or other graduate program.

Aspiring
Professionals

Develop a data mindset to make more informed business decisions and advance your career.

What You Will Benefit

  • Participants will gain an introduction to business analysis concepts, and be equipped for an Entry Level role with any of the leading firms.
  • Learn about frameworks for developing a research strategy that includes everything from problem definition, instrument design, data collection, data analysis, and decision making.
  • Develop effective marketing strategies and identify sources of competitive advantage through differentiation.
  • Acquire valuable skills and enjoy long term career development support needed to accelerate your career offered to GAA alumni.
  • Understand career progression opportunities across different career paths, and how to narrow down to your specific areas of interest.

Earn Your Certificate

Enroll today to improve your career prospects

Students' Stories

 

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Solid Program!

The program provided a solid learning platform necessary to succeed in my career.

David_Adu
David Adu

Senior Analyst, Meristem Securities Ltd

Fantastic! Great Faculty!

It was a hands on practical experience that help hone my critical thinking and problem solving abilities.

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Ademola Adewuyi

Digital Product Manager, Keystone Bank

Simply Amazing!

My GATP experience was simply amazing. It helped me understand and analyse data better in my role as a Clinic Manager. What I loved the most was the financial analysis session.

Cynthia_Ogidi
Cynthia Ogidi

Clinic Manager, Medbury Medical Services

I enjoyed the course thoroughly!

Enlightening and quite engaging with great case studies that are world class.

Banji Olaleye

Field Service Engineer, General Electric (GE)

Life changing!

My decision to attend ELAP and later GATP was a life changing decision. The experience has given me an edge that has set my career on a positive trajectory.

Emmanuel Onyia

Management Consulting Intern, KPMG

Eye Opening!

My GATP experience clarified my understanding of the role of a business analyst.

Joshua Odebisi

Research Analyst, Vetiva Capital

Right Program!

The capabilities I acquired during the GATP program helped me launch my business analysis career.

Jude Odika

Business Analyst, Altara Credit Limited