About IAPA (Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia)
The Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia (IAPA) is the only analytics association in Australia. We promote the growing strategic role played by data analytics in the business arena. We're committed to aiding executive understanding of analytics' role in business transformation and data-driven decision making; as well as developing recognition of analytics professionals in the wider business community. This includes establishing standards of practice, excellence, accreditation, and education.
IAPA also assists and supports organisations to find and retain staff, build high-performance teams, develop staff skills and enhance the perception of key analytics roles within the C-suite.
Member Benefits
Corporate recognition
Organisations with strong data science, analytics and business intelligence competencies, join IAPA as corporate members to demonstrate to staff and the public their commitment to enhancing analytics capability, advancing the careers of team members and promoting data-driven decision making.
Be seen as an employer of choice
Attract and retain analytics staff by demonstrating your commitment to the industry and showcasing your organisation to the 8,000 strong IAPA community. Add your voice to key industry issues and help to lead industry positions on ethics, privacy, transparency, diversity and data-for-good.
Collaborate with peers
Joining IAPA as a corporate member means you're joining other analytics leaders to network at CAO or Head of Analytics level. IAPA brings the group together regularly to discuss the key challenges facing analytics leadership and share experiences with like-minded peers.
Resources + Latest News
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Why a Career in Data & Analytics Has Been So Rewarding
After 23 years, I can confidently say that Data & Analytics has given me intellectual challenge, creative expression, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to work with incredible people. If you’re early in your career and considering this field - or even contemplating a pivot - I can’t recommend it highly enough. Here’s to many more years of curiosity, storytelling, and turning data into impact. -
Building a Data Strategy That Drives Real Value: Why Foundations Matter More Than Tools
The organisations that create genuine value from data are those that treat strategy seriously. They invest time understanding where they are. They build diverse teams with the right mix of skills and perspectives. They secure genuine executive commitment to data-driven decision-making. And they develop the operational discipline to sustain analytics as a competitive advantage rather than a temporary initiative.