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Data Literacy Certificate: A Journey to Data Analytics

Format: On-demand

About Self-Study Certificate Program

In today's data-driven landscape, information is often regarded as an organization's most valuable asset. Leaders depend on data to inform strategic decisions, optimize operations, and secure competitive advantages. Yet, data often remains one of the most uncontrolled and under-managed resources within organizations. This course explores the crucial role of data in contemporary management and addresses the challenges organizations face in fully leveraging its potential. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, learners will gain valuable insights into the significance of data governance, quality, and accessibility. We will tackle critical questions that leaders frequently pose regarding their data assets, such as: How much data do we possess? How much of it is duplicated? Where is it stored?

By the conclusion of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to evaluate your organization’s data landscape and implement effective data management strategies. Our journey toward data literacy resembles planning a trip; it requires understanding our objectives, creating a plan, and learning through execution. Throughout this course, we will guide you through the essential steps to establish a solid foundation for data literacy in internal audit.

This certificate program is comprised of 9 modular courses:

  • Data Literacy
  • Understanding Data
  • Understanding Analytics
  • Data Sources
  • Performing Analytics
  • Data Governance
  • Data Management
  • Auditing with Analytics
  • Literacy and the Audit Function

Participants who complete all course modules are eligible to sit for the certificate exam, which is administered on The IIA’s LMS platform.

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