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The BCS Foundation Award - Data Visualisation is designed for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of how data is used to make decisions in an organisation and the importance of presenting accurate data in a way that enables decision making to happen. It includes the principles of data driven decision making, and the tools that can be employed in data storage, analysis and presentation.
This award will enable YOU to understand these concepts at a Foundation Level, incorporating processes, frameworks and techniques used. It also looks towards the future use of data and how AI can present data in different ways to help organisations better understand their data.
1. Data Driven Decision Making
You will be able to:
1.1 Outline the uses of data within an organisation.
1.2 Recognise the process of formatting data to make decisions.
1.3 Identify issues with using data to make decisions.
2. Data Storing And Analysis Tools
You will be able to:
2.1 Explain how to store data
2.2 Describe the requirements regarding data protection
2.3 Illustrate the process of using technology to analyse data.
3. Data Presentation Tools And Techniques
You will be able to:
3.1 Classify the tools and techniques used to present data, considering the following formats:
3.1.1 Written form
3.1.2 Verbal form
3.1.3 Pictorial form
3.1.4 Sounds form
3.1.5 Dashboards and infographics
3.1.6 Virtual reality and Augmented reality
3.1.7 Sounds
4. Human And Machine Learning Together. The Learning Environment
You will be able to:
4.1 Recognise the following learning environment examples where both humans and machines would be required to learn in conjunction:
4.1.1 Virtual reality/Augmented reality e.g. Flight simulators
4.1.2 Ergonomics e.g. Designing an operation interface for a surgeon
4.1.3 Digital twin e.g. Ocado, online supermarket
4.1.4 Immersive environment (the audience of the future)
This award sits within the Data area of the AI Foundation Pathway and can support smarter decision-making at every level across your organisation.
You’ll learn about:
There are no specific entry requirements for this award. However, some professional experience in a business or IT environment may be advantageous.
The following titles are suggested reading for anyone undertaking this award. You should be encouraged to explore other available sources.
Title: Data Analyst
Author: Harish Gulati, Charles Joseph, Rune Rasmussen, Clare Stanier, Obi Umegbolu
Publisher: Rune Rasmussen
Publication Date: March 2019
ISBN: 9781780174327
Type: 16 Multiple Choice Questions, 2 Scenario Based Questions
Duration: 30 Minutes
Supervised: Yes
Open Book: No (no materials can be taken into the examination room)
Passmark: 13/20 (65%)
Delivery: Digital Format Only.
Every important business decision relies on clear and accurate data. You will learn more about the processes, frameworks and techniques used to analyse and present data - and how AI can present data in different ways to help us understand it better.
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