Data Literacy

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Course Overview

Did you know that 90% of the world’s data has been created in just the last two years? Yet, many professionals struggle to interpret and use data effectively. Data literacy is now a critical skill in every industry, enabling better decision-making, problem-solving, and business insights.

This course is designed to help professionals understand, analyze, and communicate data confidently. Whether you're working with reports, dashboards, or raw datasets, you'll gain the skills needed to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for business professionals, analysts, managers, and anyone who works with data but does not have a technical background. If you want to develop confidence in using data to support your decisions, this training is for you.

Course Objectives

    By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of data literacy fundamentals, enabling you to interpret and communicate data effectively. You'll learn to recognize different data types, identify patterns, assess data quality, and make informed business decisions. This course also covers basic data visualization techniques to help present insights clearly.

Course Outline

Introduction to Data Literacy

  • What is data literacy, and why is it important?

  • Understanding the role of data in decision-making

Types of Data & Data Sources

  • Structured vs. unstructured data

  • Common data sources in business and everyday applications

Fundamentals of Data Analysis

  • Identifying trends and patterns in data

  • Recognizing data quality issues and avoiding misleading insights

Data Visualization & Communication

  • Best practices for presenting data in reports and dashboards

  • Choosing the right chart type to communicate insights effectively

Practical Data Exercises & Hands-On Labs

  • Real-world data interpretation case studies

  • Applying data literacy concepts in decision-making scenarios

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Class Dates & Times

Class times are listed Central time

This is a 1-day class

Price: $795.00
Great Plains Price: $556.50

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