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Data Literacy for Decision Makers

Ask sharper questions of data and communicate what the evidence can support.

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Field
Information technology
Catalogue duration
2 days
Delivery
Public or in-house
Provider
skills+

Overview

Learning, connected to your work.

Ask sharper questions of data and communicate what the evidence can support.

Data Literacy for Decision Makers explores decisions and situations you may encounter at work. The proposed learning moves from core concepts to case discussions and tools you can examine in your own organisational context.

Who it is for

Is this your next step?

Business professionals and teams building confidence with data and digital tools.

Tell us your role, experience and the challenge you want to work on so we can help you assess the fit.

Learning topics

What you can explore.

  1. Translate a business decision into a useful analytical question.
  2. Review data sources, definitions, quality and missing information.
  3. Interpret comparisons, distributions and common visualisations.
  4. Explain uncertainty and avoid unsupported causal conclusions.

These are proposed, indicative learning topics. Confirm the final outline, duration, dates, requirements and any available certificate with the academy before booking.

In practice

From an idea to a working example.

A discussion can start with a case from your working context, focusing on this question: how would you translate a business decision into a useful analytical question? Compare approaches, discuss the evidence and limitations, then propose a next step.

This proposed practice supports learning and discussion. It is not a formal assessment or a guarantee of a professional outcome. Agree suitable exercises with the academy for your group.

Plan your learning

Make your next step clear.

Share your participant numbers, preferred language, learning location and timing. The academy can discuss available options and provide course details for you to confirm before booking.

These are proposed, indicative learning topics. Confirm the final outline, duration, dates, requirements and any available certificate with the academy before booking.

FAQs

Before you decide.

Do I need prior experience?

Suitability depends on your role and experience. Share your background with the academy to confirm the starting level and any requirements before booking.

Can the course be adapted for our team?

Share your team objectives and examples of practical challenges. The academy will confirm whether adaptation is available, along with the content and arrangements.

What are the dates, fees and certificate details?

Request current information using the enquiry form. Fees, dates and any assessment or certificate must be confirmed with the academy in writing.

Let’s discuss what you need.

Tell the academy about your role and what you would like the learning to help you do.

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