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Introduction to Data in Government

APS Data Profession - Introduction to data in Government

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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.

Course Catalogue

Introduction to Data in Government

Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is available anytime and is delivered by Virtual Self-Directed.
APS Data Profession - Introduction to data in Government
Topics
Data
Categories
Working in Government
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Last updated
10 April 2026

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