Master Data Literacy for Real-World Impact

In this week, you will stop feeling overwhelmed by spreadsheets and start thinking like a data analyst. You’ll learn to ask the right questions, identify reliable data sources, and develop critical thinking skills that separate insights from noise.

Learning Outcomes

• Building your data mindset and understanding data’s role in decision-making

• Critical thinking for data analysis and hypothesis formation

• Understanding different data types, sources, and quality indicators

In this week, you will learn to cut through statistical jargon and master the essentials that matter for business decisions. You’ll learn to spot misleading charts, understand key metrics in plain language, and assess data quality like an expert.

Learning Outcomes

• Mastering visualizations and spotting misleading graphics

• Key statistical measures explained in plain language (mean, median, correlation, etc.)

• Data quality assessment and cleaning basics

• Hands-on exercises interpreting real business charts and reports

In this week, you will learn to create your first professional dashboard using free tools like Google Data Studio and Tableau Public. You’ll learn to design principles that make data compelling and actionable, not just pretty.

Learning Outcomes

• Introduction to free dashboard tools (Google Data Studio, Tableau Public)

• Build your first functional dashboard using provided datasets

• Best practices for dashboard design and user experience

Overview of advanced features (multiple data sources, interactive elements, custom filters)

In this week, you will learn to master the art of data storytelling for any audience—from skeptical executives to curious colleagues. You’ll learn presentation techniques that make your insights stick and practice handling tough questions about your findings.

Learning Outcomes

• Crafting data stories for different audiences (executives, peers, stakeholders)

• Presentation best practices and visual storytelling

• Handling questions and objections about your data findings

• Present your dashboard findings to the cohort

In this week, you will learn to apply everything you’ve learned to tackle a real challenge from your workplace or industry. You’ll learn to develop your personal data action plan and complete a capstone project that demonstrates your new skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Work on your personal data action plan

• Capstone project using real data from your workplace/industry

• Peer feedback and collaboration on final projects

• Present a complete data solution to address business problem

In this week, you will learn how to embed data practices into your organization for long-term success. You’ll share best practices with fellow participants, create implementation roadmaps, and explore advanced concepts for your continued growth.

Learning Outcomes

• Building sustainable data practices in your organization

• Best practice sharing among participants

• Implementation roadmaps for data initiatives

• Advanced statistical concepts and when to use them