Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management

(An Institution of Ministry of Finance, Government of India)

Sector - 48, Pali Road, Faridabad - 121001, India

Predictive Analytics and Decision Science

8th September 2025 – 12th September 2025

Transform Data into Strategic Decisions

Master predictive modeling and data-driven decision making in our intensive 5-day program

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Program Overview

In today's data-driven world, predictive analytics has become a cornerstone of strategic decision-making across industries. This intensive 5-day program equips professionals with cutting-edge techniques to extract insights from data, build predictive models, and make evidence-based decisions that drive organizational success.

Why This Program?

Who Should Attend?

  • Data Analysts & Scientists
  • Business Intelligence Professionals
  • Financial Analysts
  • Marketing & Sales Managers
  • Operations & Supply Chain Managers
  • Government Policy Analysts

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Predictive Modeling Techniques - Regression, classification, time series forecasting
  • Data Mining & Visualization - Extract patterns and present insights effectively
  • Decision Science Frameworks - Structured approaches to complex decisions
  • Machine Learning Applications - Practical implementation in business contexts
  • Risk Assessment - Quantify and mitigate uncertainties in predictions
  • Ethical Considerations - Responsible use of predictive analytics

"This program transformed how we approach decision-making in our organization. The practical techniques learned helped us reduce forecasting errors by 30% within six months."

- Participant of earlier batch

Program Schedule

Day 1: 8th September 2025 - Foundations of Predictive Analytics

  • 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Introduction to Predictive Modeling in Business Context
  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM - Coffee Break
  • 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM - Data Preparation & Feature Engineering
  • 12:45 PM – 01:45 PM - Lunch Break
  • 01:45 PM – 03:15 PM - Linear & Logistic Regression Applications
  • 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM - Short Break
  • 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM - Hands-on: Building First Predictive Models

Day 2: 9th September 2025 - Machine Learning for Decision Making

  • 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Classification Algorithms for Business Decisions
  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM - Coffee Break
  • 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM - Decision Trees & Random Forests
  • 12:45 PM – 01:45 PM - Lunch Break
  • 01:45 PM – 03:15 PM - Gradient Boosting Methods (XGBoost, LightGBM)
  • 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM - Short Break
  • 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM - Case Study: Predictive Customer Analytics

Day 3: 10th September 2025 - Time Series & Forecasting

  • 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Time Series Analysis for Business Forecasting
  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM - Coffee Break
  • 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM - ARIMA & SARIMA Models
  • 12:45 PM – 01:45 PM - Lunch Break
  • 01:45 PM – 03:15 PM - Prophet for Business Forecasting
  • 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM - Short Break
  • 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM - Workshop: Demand Forecasting Project

Day 4: 11th September 2025 - Decision Science Frameworks

  • 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM - Coffee Break
  • 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM - Risk Modeling & Scenario Planning
  • 12:45 PM – 01:45 PM - Lunch Break
  • 01:45 PM – 03:15 PM - Optimization Techniques for Business
  • 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM - Short Break
  • 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM - Simulation Methods for Decision Support

Day 5: 12th September 2025 - Implementation & Business Impact

  • 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Model Deployment & MLOps Basics
  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM - Coffee Break
  • 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM - Communicating Analytical Insights
  • 12:45 PM – 01:45 PM - Lunch Break
  • 01:45 PM – 03:15 PM - Capstone Project Work
  • 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM - Short Break
  • 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM - Final Presentations & Certification

All sessions include hands-on exercises with Python/R and real business datasets. Participants should bring laptops with required software pre-installed.

Meet Your Program Director

Prof. (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar

Prof. (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar

Professor of Economics | Data Scientist | GST Expert | Program Director, MBA (Financial Management) | Data Scientist | Machine Learning Architect | Computational Econometrician | Chief Editor, NIFM Journal of Public Financial Management

Prof. (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar, a distinguished academician with ~28 years of experience, serves as Professor of Economics and Program Director (MBA-FM) at AJNIFM. He holds advanced degrees in Economics, Business Analytics, and Computer Applications, and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. His expertise spans GST, data science, machine learning, and computational econometrics.

A prolific trainer and consultant, Dr. Kumar has led 220+ MDPs, advised government bodies on taxation and finance, and contributed to national and international research projects. He has represented India at global academic forums and developed digital governance tools using PHP, MySQL, and AI-based analytics.

Program Details

Dates: 8th September 2025 – 12th September 2025

Duration: 5 Days | 30 Hours of Intensive Training

Mode: Offline (In-Person at AJNIFM Campus)

Program Director: Prof. (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar

Fees: ₹46,000 per participant

Includes training materials, software access, lunches, and certificate

15% off till 15th August 2025

Group discounts available for 3+ participants from same organization

Seats Available: Limited to 30 participants

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Contact Information

brajesh@nifm.ac.in

+91-129-2465283

Ms. Nishi Negi, Prog. Asst.

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