Management Pathway

ICAEW Certificate

The Management Pathway is tailored to finance professionals in a senior management or leadership role who want to enhance their own understanding of data analytics and develop the analytics capabilities of their teams.

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Overview

The Management Pathway helps you enhance the value you and your analytics teams can bring to your clients and to your business. The course will demonstrate the business case for data analytics, explain how to build functional capability and give you the skills to validate team outputs as well as communicate with maximum impact.

Average duration¹

Approximately 30 hours

Assessments

One case study

Award

ICAEW Data Analytics certificate (Management Pathway)

¹ The Management Pathway is about 20 hours of learning + 10 hours for the case study.

Who it’s for

This course has been designed for CFOs, Financial Controllers, Partners, Heads of Department, and Senior Managers, who are seeking to develop their data analytics capabilities. If you’re looking to develop your hands-on data analytics skills, such as programming in Python, then the Analyst Pathway is more suited to you.

Kaplan’s award-winning OnDemand delivers learning on your terms. You study online at your own pace while following a structured path.

Learning outcomes from the course

This course will help you understand the business benefits of applying data analytics and how to embed it within your organisation. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence to build an effective data analytics function, support good data governance, and use storytelling and visualisation techniques to communicate insights and influence strategic decisions.

You’ll be able to:

Build and support an effective data analytics function
Understand and apply principles of data governance and ethics
Promote a data-driven culture in your organisation
Interpret and challenge data analytics outputs
Communicate insights using visualisation and storytelling techniques
Influence senior decision makers through data-driven recommendations

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Course content

Evidence-based decision making

Understand how data-driven models can improve strategic business decisions.

In this unit you’ll:

Explore the strategic business case for analytics
Consider how data-driven models can improve decision-making
Examine key data analytics concepts
Identify where data analytics sits within the organisation
Assess the benefits of finance leaders influencing analytics

Data strategy, governance, and integrity

Explore finance’s role in shaping data strategy and ensuring data quality.

In this unit you’ll:

Examine the development of data strategy and finance's role in it
Explore data governance and ethical use of data
Consider data security and reliability
Review tools, processes, and architectures for good data management

Exploratory data analysis

Learn to analyse datasets and visually explore business scenarios.

In this unit you’ll:

Identify the principal attributes of datasets
Use exploratory data analysis (EDA) techniques
Graphically represent different business scenarios
Evaluate how EDA supports evidence-based decision making

Forecasting and risk management

Discover how predictive analytics supports more accurate forecasting and risk mitigation.

In this unit you’ll:

Compare traditional and data-driven forecasting methods
Explore how predictive analytics enhances accuracy and reliability
Consider the role of analytics in risk management
Examine how analytics can identify anomalies and control issues

Decision-making: influencing through visualisation

Develop the skills to present analytical findings effectively and persuasively.

In this unit you’ll:

Use narrative and visualisation techniques to communicate insights
Review and enhance data visualisations
Improve business communications to influence key decision makers

Case study

As a senior manager advising a private equity firm, you'll assess whether a target company is a good investment. Your team will carry out data analytics, and you'll evaluate their work and communicate key findings.

You'll need to:

Understand data management and governance
Consider the ethical implications of using data analytics
Interpret and challenge in forecasting and anomaly detection
Communicate insights clearly to support decision making

Courses

Inc VAT

Management pathway

£634.80

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Course includes

OnDemand course

An award-winning, flexible, online study option, that gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with unique online resources designed to give you structure, keep you motivated, and cement your understanding of the subject.

Instructional videosWatch step-by-step video tutorials that break down complex topics into manageable chunks, helping you build confidence and progress at your own pace.
Use casesExplore real-world business scenarios to see how data analytics is applied in practice, making the learning relevant and immediately applicable.
Practical exercisesReinforce your learning with interactive tasks that let you apply techniques as you go — perfect for building hands-on skills.
Case studyPut your knowledge to the test with a comprehensive case study that simulates a real management scenario, drawing on the tools and techniques you’ve learned.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the ICAEW Data Analytics Certificate Management Pathway designed for?

This pathway is designed for finance leaders such as CFOs, Financial Controllers, Partners, and Senior Managers. It is intended for those seeking to enhance their understanding of data analytics to develop their team's capabilities rather than learning hands-on programming skills.

How long does the Management Pathway course take?

The course takes approximately 30 hours to complete. This duration consists of roughly 20 hours of learning material and 10 hours allocated for the case study.

What topics are covered in the Management Pathway?

Topics include the strategic business case for analytics, data strategy, governance, and ethical data use. It also covers exploratory data analysis, risk management through predictive analytics, and influencing decision-makers through visualisation.

How is the course assessed and what do you receive upon completion?

The course is assessed via a single comprehensive case study where the learner acts as a senior manager evaluating the data analytics work carried out by their team. The learner must complete the evaluation and communicate findings. Upon completion, successful candidates receive the ICAEW Data Analytics certificate (Management Pathway).

What is the difference between the Management Pathway and the Analyst Pathway?

The Management Pathway focuses on strategy, governance, and interpreting analytics to build functional capability and influence decisions, whereas the Analyst Pathway focuses on hands-on skills such as Python programming and data wrangling. The Management route is for leaders overseeing analytics, while the Analyst route is for professionals performing the analysis.

What learning outcomes can I expect from this course?

Learners will be able to build and support effective data analytics functions and apply principles of data governance and ethics. They will also learn to interpret analytics outputs and use storytelling to communicate insights to senior decision-makers.

How much does the Management Pathway cost?

The cost for the Management Pathway course is £634.80, including VAT.

What is included in the OnDemand course?

The OnDemand course includes instructional videos, real-world use cases, and interactive practical exercises to reinforce learning. It also includes the comprehensive case study assessment and access to MyKaplan, a personalised online study space.

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