Introduction to Data in Government
Duration
Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete
Event type
Course sessions
Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
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.
Categories
Topics
Additional Information
- To enrol in this session you will need a valid APSLearn profile.
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Attendance (Virtual)
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- Provide your name or email when joining, as our attendance reports record this information from the virtual classroom platform.
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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.
* Capacity limits may apply. Please log into APSLearn to check availability.
- 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.
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