Course Overview
This intensive training course equips participants with essential skills to understand, interpret, and communicate data effectively. This course fosters a solid foundation in data concepts, tools, and techniques, enabling participants to make data-driven decisions confidently. With a focus on practical applications, it covers data ethics, visualization, statistical thinking, and storytelling. Whether working with numbers or interpreting charts, participants will gain the ability to critically analyze data and convey insights clearly, fostering better outcomes in both personal and organizational contexts.
Duration
5 days
Target Audience
- Professionals working with data or reports in any capacity
- Managers and decision-makers seeking to enhance data-driven decision-making
- Employees aiming to improve their data interpretation and communication skills
- Individuals with minimal technical background looking to build data literacy
Organizational Impact
- Foster a data-driven culture within the organization
- Improve the accuracy and clarity of reports and communications
- Enhance decision-making based on data insights
- Strengthen collaboration between technical and non-technical teams
Personal Impact
- Gain confidence in working with and interpreting data
- Develop skills to create meaningful data visualizations
- Improve analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Enhance career opportunities with data literacy skills
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- To introduce the concept of data literacy and its importance in various fields.
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of data types and sources.
- To teach data collection and data cleaning techniques.
- To develop skills in data visualization and interpretation.
- To enable students to make data-informed decisions.
- To foster effective communication of data-driven insights
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Data Literacy
- Definition and importance of data literacy
- Types of data: Structured vs. Unstructured
- Overview of data sources and collection methods
- Case Study: Evaluating the impact of data literacy in a corporate setting
Module 2: Data Visualization Basics
- Introduction to charts and graphs for communication
- Common visualization tools and their applications
- Principles of effective visual storytelling
- Case Study: Designing dashboards for decision-makers
Module 3: Statistical Thinking for Everyday Data
- Introduction to key statistical concepts (mean, median, variance)
- Understanding probability and uncertainty in data
- Basics of data sampling and distributions
- Case Study: Using statistical insights to improve marketing campaigns
Module 4: Data Ethics and Privacy
- Importance of ethical data use in organizations
- Data privacy laws and compliance (e.g., GDPR)
- Identifying and mitigating biases in data
- Case Study: Ethical dilemmas in data-driven product development
Module 5: Communicating Data Insights Effectively
- Best practices for presenting data insights to stakeholders
- Tailoring data communication for different audiences
- Using storytelling techniques for impactful presentations
- Case Study: Presenting survey results to influence public policy decisions
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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