Foundations of Data Literacy Online Course

The Foundations of Data Literacy program will provide you with the skills to read, analyze, and work with data and give you the tools to use data to drive business decisions confidently. This learning journey is designed for all individuals (both non-technical and technical) who are not data professionals but would like some data literacy training.

Foundations of Data Literacy

$399.00

The Foundations of Data Literacy course teaches you how to use data to make informed data-driven decisions. Connect the dots between the data understanding already attained and tie it together with your professional expertise to create powerful stories and make informed decisions.

Data Literacy Course Overview

The Foundations of Data Literacy course is available 100% online. It’s asynchronous so you can complete it on time and at your convenience. This course includes
  • A microlearning approach that pairs engaging and memorable content with interactive activities.
  • Bite-sized videos that provide clear explanations and illustrative examples.
  • Short articles that dive into and break down valuable concepts and tips.
  • Mini quizzes that help you check your understanding as you go.
  • An application activity that lets you make use of what you’ve learned in your daily life

The course topics include

  • Everyday Data - Discover how data has impacted and changed our lives, and learn about the foundational concepts of data.
  • Meaningful metrics - Explore the purpose, what good metrics look like, and what best practices are for developing metrics.
  • Purposeful Visualizations - Consider the power of data visualization and learn how to choose and improve visualizations.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making - Focus on the key steps you need to take to make a data-driven decision and communicate your choices to others.
  • Data in Practice & Common Mistakes - Examine common mistakes and pitfalls when extracting information and insight from data in real-life contexts.
  • Working with a Data Term - Learn when and how to seek professional advice for challenging analytics problems in an organization.