Statistical Analysis for Decision-Making

Course overview

This course will teach you how to categorise and organise different types of data for analysis. You will learn about the fundamental concepts in probability and how they can be used in organisational decision-making.

You will also learn about various sampling strategies that can be used to infer conclusions about a population, calculating confidence intervals for determining the range of values in which a true population value is likely to be found, and hypothesis testing to explain why something has happened or predict what might happen in the future.

This course features examples and real-world applications provided by industry experts and financial leaders to embed the learning and bring the content to life. It will give you the requisite tools and techniques that are increasingly important in modern finance roles.

This highly interactive course, focusing on various industries, includes activities, videos and simulations to keep you engaged.

• Earn recognised credentials: Boost your career with a CPA Australia micro-credential and digital badge from Credly, showcasing your expertise in statistical analysis on LinkedIn, your CV or email signature.
• Develop advanced statistical skills: Master data classification, probability concepts, sampling techniques and hypothesis testing to analyse data effectively and drive organisational decision-making.
• Flexible, practical learning: Study online in a self-paced format with interactive activities, simulations and real-world examples designed for finance and accounting professionals.

About CPA Australia micro-credentials

CPA Australia’s micro-credentials are based on technical and non-technical competencies. CPA Australia’s partner, Credly, will provide you with a digital badge for successfully completing the assessment. Your digital badge demonstrates your capability and achievement and can be placed on your LinkedIn profile, digital CV or email signature.

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