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Speaking Data Fluently: Becoming Competent at Data and Chart Literacy
Data is the currency and language of business – you need to speak it
Level of course:
Beginner
Delivery:
In-Person Learning
Duration:
/ 2 days
Upcoming Course Schedule:
20-21 March 2025
19-20 May 2025
23-24 Oct 2025
Course Overview
Understand to read, work-with, analyze and communicate with data
In today's data-driven world, data literacy is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity for both individuals and organizations. This course empowers you to step beyond data fear and become a confident data user, making informed decisions and driving success.
Why is this crucial?
Data literacy is the foundation for data-driven decision-making. Imagine every employee empowered to ask questions, analyse information, and translate insights into action. That's the transformative power of data literacy!
Beyond just numbers:
Remember, data literacy isn't just about crunching numbers. It's about being verbally literate, effectively communicating your findings. It's about numerical literacy, confidently interpreting statistics and charts. And it's about graphical literacy, using visuals to present your data story in a clear and impactful way.
This course is about building confidence and unlocking your potential by becoming data and chart literate.
At the end of the course participants will be able to…
Who is this course for?
Anyone who needs to work with and communicate data.
Key Takeaways
Course Pre-requisites :
None.
Topics
Here's what you get to
learn in this course
Topic 1
This module equips you with the essential skills to locate, gather, and refine valuable data. We'll navigate the diverse data landscapes and explore:
- Data Touchpoints: Discover the myriad of places where data resides, from internal databases to social media.
- Data Collection Methodologies: Understand the different techniques used to capture data, from surveys and interviews to web scraping and APIs.
- Data Quality: Explore the trade-off between data perfection and timely insights. Learn how to assess data cleanliness and determine acceptable levels for your project.
- Data Cleaning and Transformation Toolbox: Get hands-on with practical techniques to scrub, organize, and format your data, preparing it for analysis.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Identify relevant data sources for your needs.
- Choose the appropriate data collection method.
- Assess data quality and make informed cleaning decisions.
- Employ key data cleaning and transformation techniques.
Topic 2
In this module, we empower you with the tools and mindset to extract valuable insights through strategic data questioning by
- Transforming Business Challenges: Master the art of translating real-world problems into focused data-driven inquiries.
- Data Detective Work: Identify the critical data subsets that hold the key to unlocking answers.
- Crafting Compelling Questions: Learn how to formulate clear, concise, and measurable questions that drive actionable insights.
- Unearthing Answers within Data: Explore efficient techniques to analyze and interpret your data, extracting meaningful and relevant answers.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Articulate clear business questions.
- Pinpoint relevant data points for analysis.
- Formulate well-defined and impactful questions.
- Extract actionable insights from your data-driven inquiries.
Topic 3
This module introduces you into the world of data analytics, where you'll learn to:
- Harness the power of statistics and other techniques: Discover how to apply a diverse toolkit to uncover hidden patterns and answer critical questions.
- Navigate the analytical journey: Understand the different stages of the analytics process, from defining objectives to presenting impactful findings.
- Demystify statistical concepts: Grasp essential statistical ideas like means, medians, and correlations, empowering you to interpret data with confidence.
- Unearth relationships in data: Explore both statistical and non-statistical methods to identify meaningful connections and trends within your data.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Choose the right analytical techniques for your business needs.
- Apply essential statistical concepts to data interpretation.
- Identify key relationships and insights within your data.
- Communicate analytical findings clearly and effectively.
Topic 1
This module equips you with the skills to transform complex data into compelling visuals that resonate with any audience.
Key areas you'll master:
- Visual Storytelling: Discover how charts, graphs, and other visual elements can captivate your viewers and communicate insights effectively.
- Charting Your Course: Explore a diverse range of visualization types, learning when and how to use each for impactful storytelling.
- Data-Viz Duo: Understand the seamless connection between data and visuals, ensuring your creations accurately represent the information.
- Corporate Standardisation in Visual Design: Uncover the best practices for effective data visualization, making your visuals clear, concise, and accessible. We’ll be incorporating elements of the International Standards of Business Communication (IBSC).
- Formula for Success: Get comfortable with basic formulas that enhance your visualizations, adding clarity and context.
- Real-World Relevance: See how data visualization powers diverse business scenarios through inspiring case studies.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Choose the most impactful visualizations for your data.
- Create clear and compelling data stories.
- Apply best practices for effective data visualization.
- Interpret and extract insights from visualizations.
- Leverage data visualization to drive business impact.
Topic 2
This module empowers you to transform your data into powerful narratives that captivate any audience.
- Know Your Audience: Master the art of audience identification, tailoring your story to resonate with specific needs and interests.
- Crafting Your Data Tale: Explore the key elements of effective data storytelling, from building impactful visuals to weaving a compelling narrative.
- Avoiding Storytelling Stumbles: Identify and navigate common pitfalls, ensuring your story is clear, concise, and free of bias.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Tailor your story to resonate with specific audiences.
- Construct a compelling narrative using key storytelling elements.
- Avoid common pitfalls for clear and persuasive communication.
Topic 3
This module equips you to transform your data-driven insights into actionable decisions that propel your business forward.
- Vision in Action: Understand how visual and data-informed decision making empowers you to see the bigger picture and make strategic choices.
- Beyond the Numbers: Explore diverse decision-making techniques, allowing you to choose the optimal approach for every situation.
- Business Insights in Action: Dive into real-world business cases, witnessing how companies leveraged data-driven decisions to achieve success.
- From Analysis to Action: Learn how to bridge the gap between data insights and actionable next steps, ensuring your decisions drive tangible results.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Analyze data to generate impactful business insights.
- Apply diverse decision-making techniques effectively.
- Translate insights into actionable steps for your organization.
- Evaluate the impact of your data-driven decisions.
Instructor
Know your course instructor
Jane Tan
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with expertise in Data Analytics, AI, Machine Learning, and IT training. Skilled in Power BI, SQL, Python, VBA, MS Power Platform, and Tableau. Strong experience in developing and implementing business intelligence solutions, dashboard creation, and driving AI initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Certified in Cloud Computing, Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning. Passionate about continuous learning and empowering others through tailored training sessions to achieve business excellence.
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Fundings & Subsidy
* Participant need to meet the attendance and assessment requirements to be eligible for the funding.
| For Singapore Citizens & PR (below 40yrs old) |
For Singapore Citizens (40yrs old and above) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Course Fees | 1100 | 1100 |
| Funding Support | 550 | 770 |
| Total Fee payable | 550 | 330 |
Assessments
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the assessment to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Impress Training along with a WSQ Statement of Attainment.
SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible Singapore Citizens may use their SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees. This is only applicable to Self-sponsored Individuals.
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