Data Literacy for Professionals
Read charts, question numbers and talk confidently about data with colleagues. No technical background needed.
Program overview
Data Literacy for Professionals is a short online program for people who see charts and reports every day but never learned how to question them. You learn to read data critically and to talk about it with confidence.
Who it is for
- Managers who review reports and dashboards
- Professionals in non-technical roles who want to feel confident with numbers
- Anyone preparing for the Business Analytics Certificate
Learning outcomes
By the end of the program you will be able to:
- Read common chart types accurately
- Spot misleading graphs and weak evidence
- Ask sharp questions about where data comes from
- Explain a key figure in plain language
Curriculum
- Module 1What is data?. Types of data and where it comes from.
- Module 2Reading charts. Axes, scales and what a chart is really saying.
- Module 3Averages and variation. Why the average is rarely the whole story.
- Module 4Correlation and causation. Separating patterns from explanations.
- Module 5Sampling and bias. Who is in the data, and who is missing.
- Module 6Data in decisions. Using numbers to support, not replace, judgement.
Schedule and format
Fully online. Weekly live session on Monday at 7:00 pm, with self-paced material through the week.
Lead instructor
Dr. Priya Raman
Lead Instructor, Data and Analytics
Priya holds a doctorate in statistics and has built analytics teams in retail and healthcare. She teaches Business Analytics and Data Literacy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any software?
Only a web browser and a spreadsheet application.
What if I cannot attend the live session?
Sessions are recorded and posted within a few hours.
Is there a final assessment?
Yes, a short written reflection on a chart or report from your own workplace.