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Bring data-driven decisions to your business.
15 UK academic credits at postgraduate level from Coventry University You will also receive an electronic transcript from Coventry University. Find out how credits work and where you can use them in our FAQ. A certificate of completion from FutureLearn Learn more about this organization
Being able to make data-driven decisions is key to business success. In this 12-week course, created in partnership with leading enterprise accounting platform Xero and business intelligence (BI) experts at Tableau, you'll discover key decision-making techniques and processes that will help you take your business to the next level. Elevate your financial planning and analysis Xero and Tableau are two of the most important financial planning and analysis tools available. This financial analysis course will give you the skills you need to analyze finances to improve performance and stay ahead of the market. You'll become familiar with using the world's leading business accounting platform, Xero, to manage your workload and increase productivity. You will learn to conduct financial performance analysis and plan and forecast budgets. With job openings requiring data visualization growing by 540% in the last five years, you'll develop the skills to use Tableau's key data visualization tool. Access professional training on Tableau and Xero How can I use data analysis skills? Data analysis skills enable you to address finance-driven business challenges, as well as enable you to manage, analyze, and communicate insights from financial data. You'll be able to use financial frameworks to monitor performance and improvements, and learn to make informed decisions about applying to new market opportunities, hedging businesses, and managing costs. Build your confidence as you learn to visualize and communicate your financial data to gain actionable value from your decisions. Are data analysis skills required? As a result of digital transformation and the ubiquity of data, the financial sector is experiencing a shortage of analytical skills. 61% of UK insurance and financial sector organizations reported a skills shortage in 2019, and of the shortages faced, analytics is consistently reported as one of the most in-demand. This micro-credential meets the standards established by the Common Micro-Credential Framework. Industry Statistics Median base salary £60,000 UK job vacancies / month 2.231 Source: Glassdoor's Best Jobs (January 2020) Analysis is consistently reported as one of the most in-demand. This micro-credential meets the standards established by the Common Micro-Credential Framework. Industry Statistics Median base salary £60,000 UK job vacancies / month 2.231 Source: Glassdoor's Best Jobs (January 2020) Analysis is consistently reported as one of the most in-demand. This micro-credential meets the standards established by the Common Micro-Credential Framework.
Financial Analysis for Business Performance Learn how to use Xero accounting software for budgeting and financial analysis to drive business performance using data. 6 weeks 12 hours per week
Financial Analysis for Business Decisions Discover data visualization with Tableau and make investment decisions with business case analysis and new market strategies. 6 weeks 13 hours per week
Microcredentials are designed to train you for jobs in fast-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. You micro credential it can stand alone as an individual credential, but some also offer academic credit to use toward a more advanced degree of study*.
Complete online courses led by experts for 12-16 weeks, with a dedicated group of professionals.
Test your understanding with online tutor-reviewed quizzes and exercises.
Complete your apprenticeship and pass your assessments to earn an accredited professional credential.
Use your micro-credential as evidence of your specialized skills and advance further in your industry.
*Some Microcredentials offer academic credits, which may be valid for further study, such as a postgraduate degree. This is subject to the characteristics of the study, and to the conditions required by the university or institution that offers the Microcredential.
Are you eligible for this microcredential? Whether you're seeking a higher-skill financial analyst role or taking responsibility for managing, analyzing, and communicating financial data information, this microcredential will equip you with the skills to succeed. There are no prerequisites to enroll, but it is recommended that you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in finance and accounting. Current and future roles for a student in this course may include finance analysts and managers, financial data analysts, marketing managers, product managers, and business analysts.
Is this microcredential right for you? This microcredential will increase your confidence to engage with financial data, perform financial analysis, and communicate your ideas. In particular, it will enhance the skills and employability of: Junior finance professionals upskilling from administrative to higher skill positions. In-house financial professionals honing their analytical and communication skills. Business professionals seeking training in budgeting, forecasting, and profit and loss performance. Business owners and entrepreneurs who require fundamental business and financial skills to make key business decisions.
You will have access to our online welcome area where you can start conversations with your fellow learners and read any announcements or additional information related to your micro-credential.
You will receive 15 UK academic credits at postgraduate level from Coventry University. You will also receive an electronic transcript from Coventry University. Find out how credits work and where you can use them in our FAQ. A certificate of completion from FutureLearn Learn more about this organization
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