Using digital resources can help organisations innovate and grow in a competitive environment like never before. Data analytics and Artificial Intelligence help improve processes and teams by providing new perspectives and promoting critical thinking. This encourages the exploration of all ideas.
Learning digital and data skills is important for long-term success in the evolving business world. This is because ongoing digital transformation is taking place.
UNSW Lifelong Learning provides courses on Digital & Data. These courses can help you enhance your skills and confidence at work. They offer useful tools and frameworks to assist you in your professional development.
During your three-week learning journey, you will learn from experts and connect with industry professionals. We designed the learning journey to be practical and directly applicable to your job. You can use what you learn right away to solve real problems with the support of your facilitators and peers.
AI in Practice
AI is reshaping organisations at an unprecedented pace. From automating routine tasks to powering groundbreaking innovations, AI is driving efficiency, improving decision-making, and creating new opportunities. By increasing your AI literacy, you can be part of the digital transformation. Whether you are in marketing, finance or even operations, AI skills will empower you to make data-driven decisions, increase productivity and even drive innovation.
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Business Optimisation with Data Analytics
Staying competitive in today’s dynamic environment requires organisations to use, understand, and rely on data. Unlocking data is the key to success, from streamlining processes to providing customer insights. In this environment, organisations must be able to develop and deploy effective data-driven strategies.
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- Career-shaping skills
- What employers are looking for
Why are skills in the digital and data space important?
Digital skills are no longer a nice-to-have or a for-interest topic. Digital and data are mainstays of every successful business that enable sustainable success for individuals and teams. People who know how to use digital tools can work better and make smarter decisions.
As companies use new technologies, people who improve their digital skills will become more valuable. They will advance their careers and discover new job opportunities.
Key Benefits:
Adaptability: Organisations that are proficient in digital and data can adapt to change
Data-driven decisions: Analysing data for problem solving informs decision making rather than intuition
Innovation: Identify new opportunities quickly and explore creative solutions
Increased efficiency: Analyse and streamline business processes through automation and better data management to maintain a competitive edge
Deeper insights: Understand the aspects of your organisation that generate success and target critical areas
How do enhanced skills in digital and data impact career prospects?
Taking a short course in digital and data can enhance your skills and teach you new strategies for your job. These enhanced skills can lead to:
Improving your career: Strong digital and data skills will make you stand out as a creative and smart employee
Entrepreneurship: Countless opportunities exist in the digital world for product and service innovation to push your organisation forward
Role optimisation: Enhance your role and personal capability through deploying digital tools that aid in work tasks
Innovative thinking: Use insights from data and digital tools to boost your capacity for creative and strategic thinking
Advance your career today by upskilling in digital and data. Endless possibilities are open to individuals who embrace technology in their role. Mastering technology and digital tools can boost your productivity and help your organisation innovate and transform. This will ensure you are working to your full potential in daily operations and overall performance.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, consider enrolling in a short course today.
By 2025, 85 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in labor between humans and machines, but 97 million new roles may emerge that are more adapted to the new division of labor between humans, machines, and algorithms.
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report
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