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DA: I was recruited to our internal audit team as a data Analyst, with no audit/finance background. Would you need a financial background in order to undertake this course?

The learning is set within the context of data driven forecasting and anomaly detection (ie detecting outliers, fraud, overrides etc). Very relevant to inte...

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:03 AM
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DA; I work in tax. Will the course be relevant for me or is it mainly for people who work in audit or FP&A?

The forecasting and anomaly detection skills taught in the course are very relevant to those working in tax. The skills you learn will allow you to consolid...

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:03 AM
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DA: Does the Analyst course cover SQL?

There is some coverage. You have the opportunity via the DataCamp link up to access a big range of SQL eLearning as part of the Certificate's license.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:04 AM
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DA: Are there any study groups planned?

The learning is self-contained and we do not envisage the need for any additional face to face tuition

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:04 AM
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DA: Does the course provide any downloadable material that can be kept after the 12 months or does it rely on the course attendee taking their own notes?

There is some downloadable material. But the value add is in the applied exercises, tasks, and case study.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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DA: Does the certificate last for life or does it require CPD/membership fees?

This is a self-contained e-learning programme that provides a certificate of competence upon successful completion of the case study. There are no ongoing s...

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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DA: Are the modules given equal weight irrespective of complexity?

The learning modules are of differing lengths dependant on the topic being covered. The estimated time to complete each module and unit is shown at the begi...

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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DA: In the presentation of results stage, will Power BI be used, or what other system/tool will be used?

The Analyst course uses Python for the analysis and visualisation, however the Analyst Pathway includes a 12 month licence to DataCamp where you can enhance...

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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DA: How much of deep learning techniques are being considered for this course. Outside normal practice for machine learning. Is there much focus for TensorFlow?

In terms of Python programming we focus on a number of packages including Anaconda and Seaborne packages, looking at EDA and then on predictive forecasting ...

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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DA: What is the format of the case study and what does it test?

The case study incorporates all the learning from each of the units covered in your chosen Pathway.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021 at 10:07 AM