Explore the origins of the current data explosion and learn the implications on fraud and fraud detection. 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years (IBM). This astonishing increase in data is what’s known as the data, or information, explosion and it has fundamentally transformed every sector of the global economy.

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In this course, you will learn about the data explosion and you’ll master the skills to harness big data yourself. You’ll learn how to use data to tell stories and create powerful presentations, using a case study about fraud and fraud detection.

What topics will you cover?

- Developments that have led to the current ‘Data Explosion’

- Key concepts in fraud and fraud detection

- The ‘Fraud Triangle’ and how to leverage it in spotting fraud

- The science of perception and how to build great data-driven visuals and presentations.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Articulate the developments that have fueled the data explosion

- Describe how data has impacted fraud and fraud detection

- Identify the nature of fraud, its victims and its perpetrators

- Apply knowledge to a hands-on experience by identifying potential fraud and building a data-driven presentation to present your findings

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