Free Financial Storytelling Program for Business Accountants
Today’s accountants need more than spreadsheets. If you can’t tell a story with data, you’re invisible. If you cant take numbers and turn them into a message clients or our boss can act on, you will get overlooked.
Your finance career needs a boost in mastering data analytics then this program gives you the edge.
Being the accountant who can connect the dots, build the dashboard, and explain what it all means—that’s the one who gets trusted, promoted, and paid more.
This 3-month program gives you the real-world skills to:
- Use Power BI to turn raw data into dashboards that drive decisions
- Help your clients or company make smart, fast, data-based moves
- Stand out from the crowd by doing what most accountants can’t (yet)
Why this program makes your work easier and help in the real world
- Introduction to data storytelling
- Getting started with POWER BI
- Data Preparation
- Data visualisation
- Real world case studies & project
- Become your team’s go-to analyst and advisor
Become an accountant who can translate data into insight, easily.
Program Overview
✅ Registration costs: Free, but limited seats. Register today.
✅ Registration closes: 29 March 2025
✅ Duration: 3 months
✅ Program Sponsors: FASSET & the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants NPC (CIBA)
✅ Training provider: Regenesys Business School and CIBA Education Department
✅ Provider Accreditation: Council of Higher Education (CHE) Accredited
✅ Program accreditation: SAQA ID of Post Graduate Diploma: 122148
✅ Program credits: Partial credits (15) towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science with NQF 8 outcome level
Certificates
- Certificate of Competence From Regenesys Education, and
- CIBA Certificate of Completion of Data Analytics and Governance Program
Program Timeline
29 Mar 2025: Enrollment and Documentation submitted
April 2025: Online induction meeting
April – May 2025: Study content, webinars and assessments
Jun 2025: Final Summative Assessment
Program Value
This high-impact program is valued at R16 975.00.
100% Sponsored by FASSET and CIBA – at NO COST to you.
Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your career without spending a cent.
You pay nothing. All we ask: show up, do the work, and complete the journey.
What’s Inside the Program
Data Storytelling with Power BI:
- Transform financial data into compelling, decision-making stories
- Build dashboards that make complex data simple and engaging
- Communicate insights clearly to decision-makers
Financial Analytics and Reporting:
- Build financial models that forecast success—and spot risks
- Perform data-driven risk management and fraud detection
- Track KPIs and financial performance in real-time
Hands-On Projects:
- Real-World Case Studies: Apply what you learn to real finance scenarios
- Dashboard Creation: Build powerful solutions using Power BI
- Final Project: Prove your expertise with a capstone project that demonstrates your skills
Program Modules
Module 1: Core Principles of Data Analytics
April 2025
Covering 3 units about the fundamentals of maths, computer science and programming
One week per module, including
- study guide and recordings
- short online knowledge assessment
Module 2: Financial Story Telling through Power BI
May 2025
Practical Case studies of Storytelling Solutions covering the following units:
- Introduction to data storytelling
- Getting started with Power BI
- Data Preparation
- Data visualization
+/-3 days online webinars from 17:00- 20:00, including:
- online webinar, recording will be made available
- study guides
Formative Assessments:
- Assessment 1: Case Study (50 mark)
- Assessment 2: Create dashboard using the case scenario (50 marks)
Module 3: Practical Case studies of Storytelling Solutions
Jun 2025
Summative Assessment
Develop a comprehensive data storytelling solution using Power BI for 100 marks
- Problem statement – 20 marks
- Data collection and cleaning- 20 marks
- Dashboard – 35 marks
- Interpretation & recommendations – 15 marks
- Video presentation – 10 marks
Programme Pass Rate
To successfully complete this programme, learners must achieve an overall pass mark of 50%.
Admission criteria
Qualification requirement: Hold a minimum of NQF Level 7 or higher. NQF 7 is typically a degree in accounting or similar.
Employment: Currently employed in the finance or accounting sector. Employer confirmation is required. Here is an example of a letter of proof.
Equipment: Access to a laptop or other electronic device for duration of program.
Email account: Email with safeguarded access.
Wifi connection: Strong and stable internet access for duration of program.
Documents: Submit all supporting documents by 29 March 2025. List available below. No late applications will be accepted. Need help with certifying documents? Then join our Commissioner of Oaths for an online session on 28 March 2025 at 12:00 here.
Meet the Regenesys team
Meet the CIBA team
How to register - Limited space, register now
Closing date: 29 March 2025
Step 1: Gather the Supporting Documentation required and save it for easy upload to the form on your device.
Step 2: Complete the below Application Form in one sitting and upload the required Supporting Documentation. Documents should be certified after 1 Jan 2025.
Application submissions close on 29 March 2025 and no late applications will be accepted. The application should be submitted in one sitting. You will not be able to save mid-way.
Required Supporting Documentation
The following supporting documentation must be uploaded:
- Proof of Identity: A certified copy of your ID or a certified copy of your passport document. The date of the certification should be after 1 January 2025. Need help with certifying documents? Then join our Commissioner of Oaths for an online session on 28 March 2025 at 12:00 here.
- Proof of Employment: Proof of employment must indicate that you are currently employed in the finance sector. Here is an example of a letter of proof.
- Learner Enrolment Form: Please complete the following enrolment form and upload on the application form: Enrolment form
- Highters Qualification: Highest qualification must be on a NQF Level 7 or higher
- CV: An Updated CV
The Application Form
The application form consists of the following 6 sections:
- A. Personal Information
- B. Disability Information
- C. Academic History
- D. Enabling Technologies
- E. Supporting Documentation
- F. POPIA Confirmation
In section A. Personal Information you will be required to insert an area code under a.23. Stats SA area code. Find your area code as listed on the FASSET Area Code listing here and insert it below. You can find your area code easily on the link provided as follows: (i) After you have opened the document press Ctrl+F to open the Find function. (ii) Insert your area name, the form will jump to relevant options, (iii) copy or write down the 2011-code by selecting Ctrl+C and (iv) paste it into section a.23. Stats SA area code.
PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS PROGRAMME.
Questions about the program?
Reach out to projects@myciba.org.
Only queries related to the Free Data Analytics and Data Governance Programme 2025 will be addressed through this email.
For all other enquiries, kindly use CIBA’s official communication channel by logging a support ticket:
- Log in to your Membership Profile
- Select My Support & Tools
- Click on My Tickets
- Add Ticket
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