IMA Data Analytics &

Visualization Fundamentals
CertificateTM

IMA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals CertificateTM - Course Details

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IMA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals CertificateTM

Learn how the power of data can be harnessed to gain deeper insight into business performance and to make
informed strategic decisions. This online course offers hands-on, experiential learning through case scenarios
and practical exercises. The content is based on IMA’s thought leadership found in its various research and
publications. You’ll hear straight from industry experts who share their proficiency and perspectives on emerging
technologies, data analytics, and data visualization. Earn NASBA CPE, a Professional Certificate, and a digital
badge in Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Recognize the impact of technology and analytics on the accounting profession.
2. Demonstrate how data analytics can influence organizational strategy.
3. Identify ways data visualizations effectively enable appropriate business decisions.

Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study

CPE Credit: 9 NASBA CPE credits

Field of Study: Information Technology

Level: Basic

Prerequisites/Advanced Preparation: N/A

Release/Expiration Dates: 3/30/2020 / 3/29/2022

Minimum Passing Grade: 70%

Course Requirements:

• Knowledge Check questions are included within of each of the first three modules. The purpose of
these Knowledge Check questions is to assess your grasp of the material. You must complete all
Knowledge Check questions before taking the Final Assessment.

• You do not have to complete the course at one sitting. If you exit the course before you finish, your
current location will be remembered and when you return to the course, you can pick up from where
you left off.

• For successful completion of course, you are required to pass the Final Assessment (70% is the
passing grade), which is based on content found in all modules.

• After passing the Final Assessment, you can access your NASBA CPE Certificate of Completion,
Professional Certificate, and digital badge from IMA’s Learning Management System on
www.imanet.org.

IMA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals Certificate TM - Course Details

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 • You have one year from the time you enroll in the course to complete it.

Course Navigation:

• Navigation buttons are located at the bottom of the screen.

• The < and > buttons provide the ability to move forward and back through the lesson.

• The progress bar includes a Pause/Play and Replay buttons to allow you to control the progress of the
course.

• At the bottom left-hand corner, you can use the volume icon to adjust the volume of the audio. If you
prefer to read the notes in the Script tab without listening to the voice-over, you can drag the volume
controls down to the lowest level.

• The screen-by-screen transcript can be accessed from the Script tab (below the IMA logo on the left).

• You may navigate directly to a to any part of the course using the Menu tab on the left. However, it is
highly recommended that you take this course in the sequence that it’s presented.

• Use the Glossary tab to look up terms.

• Additional resources are also available from the Resources button in the top right corner.

• You may exit the course by clicking Exit or closing your browser.

NASBA CPE information and Complaint Resolution and Refund Policy:

https://www.imanet.org/career-resources/nasba-cpe-requirements?ssopc=1

IMA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals Certificate TM - Course Details

Copyright © 2020 by Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). All rights reserved. Further copying without permission of the
Institute of Management Accountants is prohibited.