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The course provides a practical introduction to data literacy for non-technical learners. You will learn how data is created, collected, and used in modern society. The course covers essential skills including data collection methods, data cleaning and preparation, basic statistical analysis, and data visualization. You will also explore ethical considerations, data governance, and how to make informed decisions using data. By the end of this course, you will be able to work confidently with data in Excel/Google Sheets, create meaningful visualisations, and critically evaluate data-driven claims in your professional and personal life.This course has been developed as a joint initiative of the GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, Germany) under the project Digital Skills to Succeed (DS2S) in partnership with IGNOU, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Syllabus
Week Number
Title
Teaser URL
WEEK-1
Understanding Data in the Modern World
https://youtu.be/-4Lio_V16Ps
WEEK-2
Data Life Cycle & Basic Data Collection
https://youtu.be/A94Vxrep0zk
WEEK-3
Analyzing Data: Step-by-Step Approach
https://youtu.be/Uyuax_jwN8Q
WEEK-4
Statistical Thinking
https://youtu.be/bR0innFmHGI
WEEK-5
Story Telling Through Data: Visualisation & Communication
https://youtu.be/BoipzxB6nWU
WEEK-6
Data Governance, Ethics & Decision-Making
https://youtu.be/YjEw3Y1JEOk
Taught by
Gaurav Godhwani