Data Literacy - Module 1: Using data in the APS

Overview

This module provides definitions and explanations of key data terms and concepts. It also explores how the APS uses data and why data skills are so important.

Participant benefits

• Define key terms including data, big data and data literacy.
• Explain the potential benefits of harnessing data.
• Describe how the APS collects holds and uses data.
• Explain governance requirements and ethical use of data.
• Apply the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Data Quality Framework.

Suitable for

APS 1 - EL 2 and APS employees who are not data specialists.

Craft and User Level

This program aligns with the Strategy, Policy & Evaluation Craft at the Foundation level.

Related topics

Data

This content has been provided by the APS Academy.