Simplilearn, a global upskilling platform, announced a collaboration with Duke University to launch the Professional Certificate in AI-Powered Business Analysis, a 20-week program designed to prepare professionals for the evolving demands of AI-driven business analysis. The curriculum was vetted and approved by Duke University faculty and includes hands-on projects, practical tools, and an Agentic AI workshop, as well as five live online masterclasses led by Duke faculty, totaling 10 hours of academic engagement.
The program begins with BABOK v3-aligned CBAP certification live training, through which learners earn 36 professional development credits, before progressing into AI-powered business analytics using Excel, GenAI-powered SQL, and Microsoft Power BI, and then into RPA, Agile frameworks, and a dedicated Agentic AI workshop. It also includes mentor-led project support and an Agentic AI capstone focused on real-world business problems. Simplilearn cited U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of 98,100 new management analyst jobs between 2024 and 2034 as evidence of demand for the skills the program addresses. Upon completion, learners earn a certificate from both Duke University and Simplilearn.
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“Through our partnership with Simplilearn, we are combining cutting-edge academic insight with practical, industry-relevant learning. We continuously evaluate the skills needed in today’s workplace and are excited to bring our faculty expertise to enhance the impact of business analysts through the vetted curriculum and masterclasses we lead in this program.”
Richard Freishtat, Associate Dean for Executive Education, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business
“Today’s business professionals need to operate at the intersection of data, technology, and strategic thinking. Through our collaboration with Duke University, we have designed a learning journey that goes beyond conventional business analysis training. It combines practical business analysis with AI-powered productivity, Agentic AI fundamentals, and end-to-end problem-solving to help professionals build skills that remain relevant in an AI-driven business landscape.”
Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO, Simplilearn
