In this course you will learn the basics of predictive data analytics and concepts of data analysis, computing and visualisation, and find out how these concepts can be used to predict future scenarios. When you complete the course, you may be eligible to enter the Graduate Diploma in Predictive Analytics or the Master of Predictive Analytics. Why study Graduate Certificate in Predictive Analytics Data analytics is used to analyse data in order to draw conclusions - whereas predictive analytics is a newly emerging field that allows us to utilise this data in order to predict future outcomes, allowing companies to make better informed decisions and execute efficient strategies on disruptive technologies. Predictive analytics can be applied to many fields of interest, from resource operations engineering, asset management and productivity, and finance and investment, to actuarial science and health economics. Career information Experts in predictive analytics are well placed to handle the ‘big data’ issues of the future. They understand how to overlay historical and prediction data with supply chain financial and other business data, and are able to correlate probability assessments for better informed decisions.