BAC forges path in Data Intelligence
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 5080 Views |
Botswana Accountancy College. PIC BAC
Speaking at the launch of the course recently in Gaborone, BAC Deputy Executive Director – Academic Affairs Dr Tebogo Magang said that in a world where data has emerged as the new currency for business success, the ability to extract actionable insights from vast amounts of information is a skill that is in high demand.
“Today marks the official launch of our Data Analytics Certification and its related pathways—an initiative that underscores our commitment to excellence in education and our proactive approach to addressing the growing demand for data analytics professionals” he said. The Data Analytics Certification Pathways have been meticulously designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, tools, and practical experience needed to thrive in this data-driven era. For P3 500 the course provides understanding on Microsoft Excel which is a widely used tool for data analysis, and this short course on data literacy will focus on implementing key concepts, tools, and techniques in Excel.
The research presented at the recent Botswana Secondary School Teachers Union symposium should serve as a wake-up call to us all.We are so focused on coding, artificial intelligence, and the jobs of tomorrow that we are neglecting the basic safety and emotional well-being of the children sitting in our classrooms today.Statistics are deeply worrying. One study revealed that 34% of secondary school learners in Gaborone meet the criteria for a...