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Professional training course · DMBI-026

Statistics for Data-Driven Decisions

Many business decisions rely on data, but misunderstanding statistics leads to wrong conclusions. Professionals need practical statistical literacy to analyse data and…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 15Upcoming dates
  • 9Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Statistics for Data-Driven Decisions
Next classroom session Amsterdam 16 - 20 Nov 2026 · £4,250 Next in London London 7 - 11 Dec 2026 · £2,750

Course overview

Why Attend

Many business decisions rely on data, but misunderstanding statistics leads to wrong conclusions. Professionals need practical statistical literacy to analyse data and challenge claims.

This LLMI course covers descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression and common pitfalls, with business examples and spreadsheet exercises.

Course Objectives

Summarise data with descriptive statistics

Understand probability and distributions

Apply sampling and confidence intervals

Conduct and interpret hypothesis tests

Use correlation and regression

Avoid common statistical mistakes

Target Audience

Business analysts

Managers using data

Quality and operations professionals

Marketing analysts

Researchers

HR and finance analysts

Course Methodology

Concept explanations

Spreadsheet exercises

Business case examples

Group problem-solving

Quizzes

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Describing Data
    • Data types
    • Central tendency
    • Variation
    • Visualisation
    • Outliers
    • Lab: Descriptive statistics
  2. 2Day 2: Probability and Distributions
    • Probability basics
    • Normal distribution
    • Other distributions
    • Business applications
    • Exercise: Probability problems
  3. 3Day 3: Sampling and Inference
    • Sampling methods
    • Sampling error
    • Confidence intervals
    • Sample size
    • Lab: Confidence intervals
  4. 4Day 4: Hypothesis Testing
    • Hypotheses
    • Significance
    • t-tests
    • Chi-square
    • A/B testing
    • Lab: Hypothesis tests
  5. 5Day 5: Relationships and Pitfalls
    • Correlation
    • Regression
    • Causation
    • Common mistakes
    • Capstone: Statistical analysis report

Schedule

Dates and fees

15 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.

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November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag MadridSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Statistics for Data-Driven Decisions course?

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

When is the next Statistics for Data-Driven Decisions course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Geneva, Madrid, Barcelona, Istanbul.

Can I take Statistics for Data-Driven Decisions 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.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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