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Professional training course · DMBI-016

Data Science for Operational Excellence

Operational excellence depends on efficient processes, reliable decisions, continuous improvement, and the ability to respond quickly to change. Data science enables…

  • 5 daysClassroom
  • 16Upcoming dates
  • 9Cities
  • £2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend
Operational excellence depends on efficient processes, reliable decisions, continuous improvement, and the ability to respond quickly to change. Data science enables organizations to uncover inefficiencies, predict outcomes, optimize resources, and improve performance using evidence rather than assumptions. This course provides participants with practical tools to apply data science concepts, analytics techniques, and digital technologies to achieve stronger operational results.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, analytics workshops, group discussions, dashboards exercises, process improvement activities, and real business examples.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the relationship between data science and operational excellence
  • Use data for smarter operational decision-making
  • Improve data quality, governance, and reporting practices
  • Apply analytics to optimize processes and workflows
  • Use forecasting for planning capacity and resources
  • Integrate Lean improvement with data-driven methods
  • Build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement
  • Align analytics initiatives with business strategy

Target Audience

  • Operations Managers
  • Process Improvement Professionals
  • Business Analysts
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Anyone responsible for performance improvement and operations

Target Competencies

  • Data Analysis
  • Operational Excellence
  • Process Optimisation
  • Forecasting
  • KPI Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Decision-Making

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Foundations of Data Science and Operational Excellence
    • Growth of data in modern organizations
    • Principles of operational excellence
    • Why data-driven decisions outperform intuition alone
    • Sources of operational data: internal and external
    • Descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics overview
    • Successes and failures of analytics in operations
    • Key tools and technologies used in data science
    • Building a data-driven culture foundation
  2. 2Day 2: Tools, Techniques, and Data Management
    • Data collection, storage, and governance essentials
    • Improving data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
    • Data visualization for operational clarity
    • Introduction to analytics platforms and tools
    • Dashboards for real-time operational monitoring
    • Statistical methods for process control and improvement
    • Managing large datasets and unstructured information
    • Ethical and responsible use of data
  3. 3Day 3: Applying Data Science to Process Optimisation
    • Using data to identify bottlenecks and waste
    • Combining Lean Six Sigma with analytics
    • Predictive analytics for demand and resource planning
    • Machine learning concepts for workflow optimisation
    • KPIs for operational excellence
    • Practical exercise: analyse an operations dataset
    • Supply chain optimisation through analytics
    • Designing a data-led improvement roadmap
  4. 4Day 4: Driving Continuous Improvement with Analytics
    • Embedding analytical thinking across departments
    • Advanced analytics for risk management and resilience
    • Automation and AI opportunities in operations
    • Presenting insights to decision-makers effectively
    • Overcoming resistance to data adoption
    • Building sustainable improvement systems
    • Solving operational problems with data methods
    • Reflection and workplace application planning
  5. 5Day 5: Strategic Integration and Future Readiness
    • Integrating data science into long-term operations strategy
    • Aligning analytics with goals and performance targets
    • Advanced forecasting for capacity, risk, and resources
    • Scaling successful initiatives across business functions
    • Governance for sustainable data-driven operations
    • Continuous improvement through analytics maturity
    • Final case study and action plan
    • Course review and next steps

Dates and fees

16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 20265 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200+ VAT Register
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 20265 days Kuala LumpurMalaysia £2,250+ VAT Register
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 20265 days AmsterdamNetherlands £4,250+ VAT Register
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 20265 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200+ VAT Register
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 20275 days DubaiUnited Arab Emirates £5,250+ VAT Register
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 20275 days BarcelonaSpain £3,850+ VAT Register
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 20275 days Kuala LumpurMalaysia £2,250+ VAT Register
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 20275 days GenevaSwitzerland £5,250+ VAT Register
17MAY 17 - 21 May 20275 days BarcelonaSpain £3,850+ VAT Register
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 20275 days AmsterdamNetherlands £4,250+ VAT Register
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 20275 days RomeItaly £4,250+ VAT Register
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 20275 days BarcelonaSpain £3,850+ VAT Register
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 20275 days MunichGermany £4,250+ VAT Register
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 20275 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200+ VAT Register
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 20275 days MunichGermany £4,250+ VAT Register
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 20275 days MadridSpain £4,250+ VAT Register

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Data Science for Operational Excellence course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Data Science for Operational Excellence course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 16 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, Dubai, Barcelona, Geneva, Rome, Munich, Madrid.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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