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Nov 2020
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ACTUARIES INSTITUTE
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Actuaries already stand out in a world crying out for the brilliant analysis and communication of data. But some actuaries do it better than others.

This new course – developed by Macquarie Business School, tailored specifically for Actuaries and endorsed by the Actuaries Institute – will give you the burst of intense training you need to get back in front of the curve on data analysis.

In this episode of the Actuaries Institute Podcast, Basem Morris, of the Institute's Data Analytics Practice Committee, interviews Maggie Lee, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics at Macquarie University, to find out more about the course and why Actuaries should consider signing up.

THE COURSE: https://bit.ly/MQUData

Spanning data visualisation and manipulation, machine learning, AI and data ethics, the course is intense, practical and business focused. By the end of the 10 weeks you will be able to:

- Apply the latest data analysis techniques to business problems.
- Source, prepare, manipulate and evaluate data to be used in modern machine learning.
- Know the different modern machine learning methods and how to apply them to solve actuarial problems.
- Understand the professional and ethical issues around using the latest data analysis and machine learning methods in a business environment.

When: 10 weeks: 1 March - 17 May 2021.

Where: Online self-paced Learning including weekly virtual consultations with Macquarie Business School facilitators.

How much? $2,350 (incl GST) Early Bird Discount applies. Register before 31 January 2021 (to receive 10% discount).

Register: https://events.mgsm.edu.au/event/4YB22Z/

ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTE:
As the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.
This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.

Find out more about actuaries
https://www.actuaries.asn.au

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