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Overview
Key facts
A data-driven mindset involves understanding the problem to be solved and making or recommending decisions based on data, aligned with an organization’s strategy and technological context. It also requires identifying key considerations when defining, establishing, and implementing a data analytics project.
The Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals course offered by Coursera in partnership with the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants introduces essential concepts that support effectiveness in evolving organizational and industry environments. Topics include framing problems, defining scope, identifying organizational requirements and gaps, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
The course also emphasizes foundational technical knowledge needed to work with data, including both financial and non-financial data, as well as structured and unstructured data. It develops an understanding of the language of data analytics, enabling effective communication and value creation through data-driven insights.
Completion of the course supports the ability to ask relevant questions, deliver greater value, and improve the quality of services provided to stakeholders.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data analytics
- Digital mindset
- Analytical and data-driven mindset
- Framing the problem
- Common types of data analytics projects
- Evaluating organizational capabilities
- Requirements, deliverables, and additional factors
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Accounting Data Analytics View 176 other Short Courses in Data Analytics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- Finance and accounting professionals with little to no experience with data analytics.
- This course is aimed at accounting professionals and learners who want to develop a data‑driven mindset and foundational data analytics skills to support decision‑making and improve organizational performance.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
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