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.

Can I take Data Science for Operational Excellence online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 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.

Data Science for Operational Excellence (DMBI-016) Training Course

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

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
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
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
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
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

Schedule

Dates and fees

16 upcoming dates in 9 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

All dates as PDF

November 2026

16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext sessionOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

December 2026

7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days

Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom

£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each

14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days

AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

January 2027

18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom

£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each

February 2027

15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

March 2027

15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom

£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each

April 2027

19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom

£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each

May 2027

17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

June 2027

21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

July 2027

19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

RomeItaly · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

August 2027

16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

September 2027

20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

MunichGermany · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

October 2027

18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

November 2027

15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

MunichGermany · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

December 2027

20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

MadridSpain · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

Live online, on the same dates

Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.

November 2026

16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session

Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere