Introduction to Data in Government

This course is available anytime and is delivered by Virtual Self-Directed.

This course provides the participant with an understanding of data’s role within government, including principles of data security, ethical data use, and the importance of evidence-based decision-making and data storytelling to inform policy and service delivery.

This learning experience has been provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with APS Data Profession.

Participant Benefits

Understand how data is used in government
Describe how the government is maximising existing data assets
Explain the role of data professionals in keeping data safe and using data ethically
Understand the importance of evidence-based decision-making and the value of data storytelling and visualisation
Learn how to uplift your data capabilities

Suitable for

APS 1 - EL 2

Category and User Level

This learning experience aligns with the Working in Government Craft at the Foundation level.

Price

Free of charge.

Additional Information

To enrol in this session you will need a valid APSLearn profile.
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Attendance (Virtual)

When you attend a virtual session:

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If you join as a group from one location or cannot provide your details during the session, please email us afterwards so we capture your attendance.
If we do not receive your information, you may receive a notice indicating you were not marked as attended.

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If the session is full or none of the additional sessions are suitable, you can express your interest, through APSLearn, for this event. You will be added to a mailing list to be notified when a new session becomes available.

Topics

Data