Under the patronage and supervision of the Dean of the College of Computer Science and Mathematics, Prof. Dr. Duha Bashir Abdullah, the College’s Qualification, Employment, and Follow-up Unit organized a course titled “Professional Qualification in Operations Research, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence,” delivered by Dr. Odai Abdulrahman Al-Obaidi.

This intensive qualification program—designed for final-year students and graduates—integrates SQL, Power BI, and Python with the principles of operations research, while utilizing artificial intelligence as an analytical assistant. Participants learn to analyze business cases, develop performance indicators, formulate optimization models, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. The program culminates in a mini-project, which serves to strengthen the participants’ professional portfolios and enhance their readiness for the job market.

Course Objectives:

Equip trainees to understand business challenges and translate them into analytical questions and measurable, data-driven decisions.
Develop practical skills in SQL, Power BI, Python, and data analysis.
Connect operations research and optimization techniques to real-world business problems and decision-making processes.
Promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence, emphasizing critical thinking and the verification of AI-generated outputs.
Prepare a mini-project suitable for inclusion in a professional portfolio, CV, and LinkedIn profile.