Course Information
| Session |
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| Credits | 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Introduction to Data-Driven Decisions
$250.00
Dates: June 2 - June 29Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
This course will take students through the 6 stages of data-driven decision making (Identify, Collect, Map, Analyse, Action, Review), giving the opportunity for attendees to learn the core principles and skills related to working in a data driven way and to making data driven decisions. During the course attendees will gain a firm understanding of how to put these principles into practice, and will have the opportunity to work on case studies to cement their understanding and gain independence in using the approaches taught.
The course is aimed at beginners to data driven decisions, and for those that wish to fill the gaps in their knowledge and learn a new approach to data driven decisions which can be implemented for themselves or for their whole team. This course will be applicable to attendees from entry level roles through to senior management.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Write a data-driven decisions plan in full and implement this
- Evaluate what data they are collecting and what they need to make specific decisions
- Evaluate data collection and analysis plans based on changing organisational needs
- Analyse and map data to make decisions and gain insights
- Present data and proposed decisions to different audiences including senior management and service users
- Implement developments based on data collection and analysis
Course Description
This course will take students through the 6 stages of data-driven decision making (Identify, Collect, Map, Analyse, Action, Review), giving the opportunity for attendees to learn the core principles and skills related to working in a data driven way and to making data driven decisions. During the course attendees will gain a firm understanding of how to put these principles into practice, and will have the opportunity to work on case studies to cement their understanding and gain independence in using the approaches taught.
The course is aimed at beginners to data driven decisions, and for those that wish to fill the gaps in their knowledge and learn a new approach to data driven decisions which can be implemented for themselves or for their whole team. This course will be applicable to attendees from entry level roles through to senior management.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Write a data-driven decisions plan in full and implement this
- Evaluate what data they are collecting and what they need to make specific decisions
- Evaluate data collection and analysis plans based on changing organisational needs
- Analyse and map data to make decisions and gain insights
- Present data and proposed decisions to different audiences including senior management and service users
- Implement developments based on data collection and analysis
Amy Stubbing
Amy Stubbing is a leader in the library and information profession, and has held roles in various parts of the sector. Her core areas of expertise and focus are data driven decisions, inclusive practices, and management and organization. Her book ‘Data-Driven Decisions: A Toolkit for Information Professionals’ was published in 2022. As well as her role as Academic Engagement Lead at the University of Westminster, Amy is a consultant and trainer on using data within the workplace and making data driven decisions. She is internationally active in the library and information profession, working with key professional bodies around the world to improve data usage and literacy.
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