Description

Data Literacy Fundamentals Online Course

This 2-day Data Literacy Fundamentals course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the basics of data literacy, which is a set of knowledge and skills that enables individuals to understand, work with, and communicate data in a meaningful way. The course will cover various aspects of data literacy, from data collection and management to data analysis and visualization, and will also cover data-driven decision making, ethics, and privacy.

Throughout the course, participants will gain a deep understanding of data literacy and its importance in today’s business world, and will learn to understand data concepts and terminology. They will learn about data collection and management, including how to collect and store data, and how to clean and prepare data for analysis. They will also learn about data warehousing and data lakes, and will become proficient in using these tools to store and manage large amounts of data.

Participants will also learn about data analysis and visualization, including basic data analysis techniques and common tools such as Excel and Tableau. They will learn how to create basic charts and graphs, and how to use data visualization to communicate data insights effectively. The course will also cover data-driven decision making, including the process of making decisions based on data and how to identify key metrics and KPIs to measure the success of decisions. Participants will also learn how to create data-driven reports and dashboards that can be used to communicate data insights to stakeholders.

Participants will also have the opportunity to work with real-world data in a case study, which will give them hands-on experience applying data literacy concepts and techniques to a real-world scenario. Additionally, the course will cover the importance of data ethics and privacy, and will teach participants how to identify and mitigate data risks.

This course is designed for professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including business, finance, marketing, and management, who want to improve their data literacy skills and make data-driven decisions. The course is suitable for individuals who are new to the field of data literacy, as well as those who have some experience but want to gain a deeper understanding of the basics.

By the end of this course, participants will have a strong understanding of data literacy, and will be well-prepared to use data to make informed decisions. They will have the necessary skills and knowledge to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize data, and will be able to communicate data insights effectively. Additionally, they will be familiar with best practices for data ethics and privacy, and will have an understanding of the importance of these topics in today’s business world.

This course positions learners to successfully complete the Data Literacy Fundamentals certification exam.

Course Objectives

The learning objectives of the data literacy fundamentals include:

• Understanding of basic data concepts and terminology, such as data types, data structures, and data quality.
• Ability to read and interpret data visualizations and reports.
• Familiarity with basic data analysis techniques, such as descriptive statistics and data grouping.
• Knowledge of data governance and data privacy best practices.
• Understanding of how data is used in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate data findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the different data sources and how to access them.
• Understanding of data ethics and its importance.
• Familiarity with data tools and technologies, such as spreadsheets and data visualization software.
• Understanding of data management and data governance, and their importance for data literacy.

Audience

The Data Literacy Fundamentals course is an introductory course for individuals that don’t have a technical background. The target audience for the Data Literacy Fundamentals course includes:

• Non-technical professionals who work with data in their daily tasks such as business analysts, marketers, salespeople, and managers.
• Individuals who want to expand their data literacy and knowledge to improve their career opportunities.
• Students and recent graduates who want to develop their data literacy skills to better understand the job market and improve their employability.
• Individuals who want to develop data-driven decision making skills in their personal or professional life.
• Professionals working in fields such as healthcare, finance, and government, where data literacy is becoming increasingly important.
• Anyone who wants to develop a basic understanding of data literacy and improve their data-driven decision making skills.

Learning Materials

Participants to the Data Literacy Fundamentals course will receive the following study materials:

• 16 hours of instructor-led training and exercise facilitation.
• Learner Manual (excellent post-class reference).
• Participation in unique exercises designed to apply concepts.
• Sample documents, templates, tools and techniques.
• Access to additional value-added resources and communities.

Prerequisites

There is no mandatory prerequisite to take the Data Literacy Fundamentals course or examination.

Exam

Successfully passing (65%) the 60-minute examination, consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions, leads to the Data Literacy Fundamentals certificate. The examination and certification process is administered by APMG-International on behalf of the Enterprise Big Data Framework Alliance.