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Qualification Pathway Level 3 — Strategic Professional

ACCA SDS - Data Science Professional

Apply data science methods to business and finance problems and explain the results to non-specialists.

ACCA SDS - Data Science Professional

Learning Objectives

6 objectives
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Identify and scope a business problem, and assess data readiness and quality.

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Apply mathematical and statistical methods to business data.

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Use Python and SQL for business analysis.

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Build, validate and interpret predictive models, and use anomaly detection, clustering and segmentation.

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Apply data science to audit, risk and fraud, planning, costing and ESG reporting.

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Apply ethical, privacy and governance principles to data science, and communicate findings through data storytelling.

Programme Outline

8 topics
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Business problem identification and data readiness

Identifying and scoping a business problem, engaging stakeholders and auditing data quality within the CRISP-ML framework.

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Mathematical and statistical methods

Descriptive and inferential statistics, probability and decision theory applied to business questions.

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Programming for business

Python and SQL for working with business data.

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Data science techniques

Modelling concepts, data preparation, prediction and validation, and techniques for anomalies, clustering and segmentation, through to deployment.

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Applications in accounting and finance

Using data science in audit and fraud detection, planning, cost and performance work, and sustainability reporting.

6

Governance, ethics and risk management

Ethical practice, privacy and security, and governing and managing the risk of data-driven models.

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Professional data storytelling

Telling a clear story with data, conveying uncertainty, and tailoring the message to its audience.

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Professional skills

Presenting data-driven conclusions with sound analysis and commercial awareness.

Hands-On Resources

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Recorded Lectures Every live session is recorded and available within 24 hours.
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Case Study Library Real-world accounting case studies used throughout the course.
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Practice Question Bank Exam-style questions with full worked solutions.
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Qualification Pathway

17 examinations
1
Level 1 — Knowledge ACCA K1 - Financial Accounting
£2,100.00 View →
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Level 1 — Knowledge ACCA K2 - Management Accounting
£2,100.00 View →
3
Level 1 — Knowledge ACCA K3 - Business Law
£2,100.00 View →
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Level 1 — Knowledge ACCA - Responsible Business Management (Essential Employability Module)
£2,100.00 View →
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Level 2 — Expertise ACCA E1 - Taxation
£2,600.00 View →
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Level 2 — Expertise ACCA E2 - Financial Reporting
£2,600.00 View →
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Level 2 — Expertise ACCA E3 - Audit, Risk and Control
£2,600.00 View →
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Level 2 — Expertise ACCA E4 - Finance and Investment
£2,600.00 View →
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Level 2 — Expertise ACCA E5 - Performance with Data Analysis
£2,600.00 View →
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Level 2 — Expertise ACCA - Digital Tech and Innovation (Essential Employability Module)
£2,600.00 View →
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Level 3 — Strategic Professional ACCA S1 - Business and Sustainability Reporting
£3,200.00 View →
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Level 3 — Strategic Professional ACCA S2 - Strategic Business Leader
£3,200.00 View →
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Level 3 — Strategic Professional ACCA SAA - Audit and Assurance Professional
£3,200.00 View →
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Level 3 — Strategic Professional ACCA SCF - Corporate Finance Professional
£3,200.00 View →
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Level 3 — Strategic Professional ACCA SDS - Data Science Professional
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Level 3 — Strategic Professional ACCA SPI - Performance and Insights Professional
£3,200.00 View →
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Level 3 — Strategic Professional ACCA STA - Taxation Advisory Professional
£3,200.00 View →
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