This specialization develops learners’ analytics mindset and knowledge of data analytics tools and techniques. Specifically, this specialization develops learners' analytics skills by first introducing an analytic mindset, data preparation, visualization, and analysis using Excel. Next, this specialization develops learners' skills of using Python for data preparation, data visualization, data analysis, and data interpretation and the ability to apply these skills to issues relevant to accounting. This specialization also develops learners’ skills in machine learning algorithms (using Python), including classification, regression, clustering, text analysis, time series analysis, and model optimization, as well as their ability to apply these machine learning skills to real-world problems.
What you'll learn
data preparation techniques
data visualization methods
data analysis using Excel and Python
understanding of machine learning algorithms
application of machine learning in accounting
Course objectives
to cultivate an analytics mindset
to equip learners with data analytics tools
to teach practical skills in machine learning relevant to accounting