AICPA Certification : Getting started with Data analytics - Eduyush

AICPA Data Analytics Foundations Certificate - Eduyush

AICPA Certification : Getting started with Data analytics

Earn CPE Credits – NASBA-recognized CPE credits toward your professional development requirements

Earn a Verified Digital Badge – Showcase your AICPA & CIMA credential on LinkedIn, where badged profiles receive up to 6x more views

1-Year Access from Activation – Self-paced, fully online. Complete at your convenience

Exclusive Eduyush Pricing — Save up to 46% vs AICPA direct purchase

Unlimited Assessment Retakes – No penalty for retaking module evaluations

Activation Within 1-2 Working Days — Direct access from AICPA learning portal

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How It Works – Enrollment to Certification

Step 1: Purchase on Eduyush → You'll receive an order confirmation immediately.

Step 2: AICPA Activation (within 3 working days) → AICPA sends your login credentials directly to the email used during checkout.

Step 3: Self-Paced Learning → Access all course modules online. Study at your own pace within the 12-month access window.

Step 4: Pass Module Assessments → Each module ends with an MCQ evaluation. Score 70% or above to pass. You can retake assessments unlimited times.

Step 5: Earn Your Certificate & Digital Badge → Once all modules are cleared, your certification is granted. You'll receive a badge notification from admin@credly.com within approximately 15 business days.

Step 6: Share on LinkedIn → Accept your badge on Credly and add it to your LinkedIn profile under Licenses & Certifications.

Your AICPA Digital Badge

What is a digital badge?
A digital badge is a verified, portable credential issued through Credly (formerly Acclaim) that validates you've completed an AICPA & CIMA certificate program. It contains embedded metadata about what you learned and the criteria you met.

How do I receive it?
Within approximately 15 business days of completing all modules, you'll get an email from admin@credly.com with a link to accept your badge.

Where can I display it?
LinkedIn (under Licenses & Certifications), email signatures, personal websites, resumes, and professional portfolios. Credly provides direct share buttons for major platforms.

Is it verifiable?
Yes. Every badge has a unique URL linked to your verified profile on Credly. Anyone can click the badge to confirm it's authentic and see the specific competencies it represents.

Does it expire?
The badge itself doesn't expire. It's a permanent record of your achievement.

Access, Activation & Course Format

Format: 100% online, self-paced eLearning
Activation: Within 3 working days of purchase, AICPA sends credentials to your registered email
Access Duration: 12 months from activation date
Assessment Format: MCQ evaluations at the end of each module
Passing Score: 70% per module
Retakes: Unlimited — no additional fees
Prerequisites: No prior data analytics experience required (individual product pages note recommended prior certificates where applicable)
Language: English
Device Compatibility: Desktop and laptop recommended for best experience

CPE Credits & NASBA Recognition

What are CPE credits?

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are required by licensing boards (including State Boards of Accountancy) for CPAs and other finance professionals to maintain their credentials. These AICPA certificates count toward your annual CPE requirement.

Is this NASBA-recognized?
Yes. AICPA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education. These courses meet NASBA QAS standards.

Fields of Study:
Varies per certificate (Information Technology, Communications & Marketing, Personal Development). Shown in each product's Key Course Details section.

Data Analytics Getting started with data analytics

Learn the foundations of data analytics and how you can conduct projects in your organization. Data analysis skills are in high demand making it critical for accounting and finance professionals to keep up with this evolving need. With this bundle you will learn the foundations of data analytics and how it can transform an organization and close data analytics skills gaps for future success.

Who Will Benefit

Accountants and finance professionals
Insurance professionals
Organizational leadership (senior management and C-suite)
Business and operations-focused teams
Technical and nontechnical teams

Why?

The Getting Started With Data Analytics Certification program bundle is a two-part program that provides training and practical guidance on the topic of data analytics. The bundle includes :

Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate – This certificate program provides an essential guide to the core concepts used in data analytics and explains how these can be applied when identifying, establishing, and implementing a data analytics project in your organization.
Data Analytics Foundations Certificate: Understand how data analytics can transform your organization and close data analytics skills gaps for future success.

By purchasing the bundle, you save 15% off on the overall price versus buying the certificates individually. Note: It is recommended that you complete each certificate in sequential order as the content presented in each certificate builds on training in previous certificates.

Certificate 1: Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate

Turn data into insights Learn core concepts in data analytics and how to conduct data analytics projects in your organization. Be prepared to be effective no matter how your organization or industry changes by understanding key concepts — from framing the problem and defining the scope to understanding organizational requirements and gaps to effectively working with key stakeholders.

Data-driven mindset Develop the right mindset to help identify the problem and then recommend data-driven solutions.

Understanding data Understand the language of data analytics so you can communicate effectively about data analytics in your organization.

Real-world scenarios Using three scenarios covering revenue analysis, financial planning and analysis, and business performance, see how data analytics can be applied in practice.

Key Topics

How to develop a data-driven mindset
How to approach a data analytics project
Understanding data and the data ecosystem

Learning Outcomes

Recall the characteristics of an analytical and data-driven mindset.
Recognize how to establish objectives and desired outcomes of a data analytics project for a business or client.
Recognize the ways data is described and interpreted.
Identify the types and categories of data.
Recognize how data science and data analytics are connected.
Recognize characteristics of the technology and data ecosystem for data analytics.

Certificate 2: Data Analytics Foundations Certificate

Transform with data analytics

Learn from data Understand the power of data analytics and conquer common misconceptions around data and automation. Learn how data-driven organizations are three times more likely to experience significant improvement across performance, company growth, and net earnings. Through an immersive and realistic storyline, discover how organizations can start their data analytics journey, all the way through to innovating by being data-led.

Plan with data No matter the level of your technical expertise, learn through a step-by-step process how to create your own data analytics and business strategy. Unlock the potential of data analytics through relatable real-world examples, engaging study materials, and the power of storytelling. Then gain an understanding of how to implement that strategy as renowned industry experts share invaluable insight and strategies for how to effectively use data analytics.

Thrive through data Understand how your organization can not only survive but thrive -gaining a competitive advantage - through the strategic implementation of data analytics. Whether data specialists or not, learn how your team can play a role in helping your organization innovate and monetize through using data.

Learning Outcomes

Recognize what it means for an organization to be data-led.
Recognize the components of the data analytics ecosystem.
Recognize where to start on your data analytics journey.
Recognize the benefits of data analytics for organizations and individuals.
Recall the definition of business intelligence.
Recognize how data analytics can be used to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage.
Recognize how data analytics can create opportunities for innovation.
Recall how to evaluate proposals for a data analytics project.

Key Topics

The benefits of data analytics
The four types of data analytics – descriptive, diagnostic predictive, and prescriptive
The opportunities that arise from being data-driven

Other information

CPE Credits	15
Prerequisite	It is recommended that you complete each certificate in sequential order as the content presented in each certificate builds on training in previous certificates.
Format:	Course - Online
Access:	This is a digital product. You will have access to the content for a year after the purchase date.

AICPA FAQ's

Data analytics certification

I purchased the course — when do I get access?

You'll receive activation credentials directly from AICPA within 1-2 working days of your purchase on Eduyush. You'll get an email with instructions to log in to the AICPA & CIMA learning portal.

Why am I buying through Eduyush instead of AICPA directly?

Eduyush is an authorized AICPA channel partner offering exclusive India pricing — up to 46% lower than the AICPA store price. You receive the exact same course, same certificate, and same digital badge. You can verify our partnership on the AICPA Channel Partners page.

Do I need an existing AICPA membership or account?

No. An AICPA learning account will be created for you as part of the activation process. You do not need to be an AICPA member or CPA to enroll.

Can I buy this course for someone else or for a team?

Yes. Provide us with the learner's name and email address at the time of purchase. For group purchases (5+ learners), contact us for volume pricing.

Is there a final exam or is it module-by-module?

Assessment is module-by-module. Each module has its own MCQ evaluation. Once you pass all modules, the certificate is automatically granted. There's no separate final exam.

How long does it take to complete the certificate?

This depends on the specific certificate and your study pace. Most learners complete individual certificates within 2–6 weeks of focused study. You have a full 12 months from activation.

How long do I have to complete the course?

You have 12 months from the date of activation to complete the course. The course is self-paced — there are no scheduled class times.

Digital Badge FAQ's

When will I receive my digital badge after completing the course?

Within approximately 15 business days of course completion, you'll receive an email fromadmin@credly.com with a link to claim your AICPA digital badge on the Credly platform.

What's the difference between the CPE certificate and the digital badge?

TheCPE certificateis a PDF document you download from the AICPA portal — it's what you submit to your state board to report CPE credits. Thedigital badgeis a verified online credential hosted on Credly that you can share on LinkedIn, your website, or email signature. Both are earned upon course completion.

Is this an AICPA "certification" or a "certificate"?

This is acertificate program— it demonstrates specific competency in data analytics but is not a professional credential/license (like CPA or CGMA). It does not require ongoing CPE maintenance or renewal. Think of it as a verified proof of completed training with CPE credits included.

How do I add my badge to LinkedIn?

After claiming your badge on Credly, click "Share Badge" and select LinkedIn. Credly will auto-populate your LinkedIn certification section with the badge details, issuer (AICPA & CIMA), and a verification link.

How will someone know my digital badge is authentic?

Your badge must be linked to your profile on the ACPA and CIMA Acclaim platform, which contains verified information.

Every digital badge has a unique URL that should be embedded in your social profile or website.

Does my digital badge expire?

No. AICPA digital badges do not expire. They permanently validate that you completed the certificate program.

Can someone copy or steal my badge?

No, your digital badge is awarded to the name and email address you used to complete your purchase on the AICPA Store. If someone were to copy the badge it would not be linked and, therefore, unverified and invalid. If you notice misuse of your digital badge image or URL, please contact us atdigitalbadge@aicpa-cima.com.