- Level Foundation
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by University of Toronto
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It’s time to use your Gender Analytics skills to tackle a real-world challenge in your capstone project. In the final course in the Gender Analytics Specialization offered by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, you will practice your Gender Analytics skills in an applied learning project that will take you through the entire process for using gender-based insights to generate innovative solutions. You will be expected to think about the problem using an intersectional gender lens, explore both quantitative and qualitative data, apply human-centered design methodologies to developing prototypes, and plan for roll out in an organization, market or community. This activity provides a hands-on learning opportunity to practice critical skills for Gender Analytics.Modules
Introduction to the Gender Analytics Capstone Project
1
Assignment
- Identifying your role
4
Videos
- Welcome to the Gender Analytics Capstone Project
- Application Spotlight: the uniqueness of the capstone
- Project description
- How design comes in the capstone project
3
Readings
- Land Acknowledgement
- Faculty biography
- Gender Analytics capstone project
Sensemaking from quantitative data
1
Assignment
- Week 1 reflection
1
Discussions
- Sharing your insights
1
Readings
- [Exercise] Sensemaking from quantitative data
Using inclusive analysis to reframe the problem
1
Assignment
- Week 2 Reflection
1
Discussions
- Sharing your insights
1
Videos
- Introduction to week 2 of capstone
1
Readings
- Sensemaking from qualitative data
Ideation, prototyping and iteration
1
Assignment
- Week 3 reflection
1
Discussions
- Reflection
1
Videos
- Introduction to week 3 of capstone
1
Readings
- Ideation and prototyping
Making a change plan
1
Peer Review
- Gender Analytics Capstone Project Submission
2
Videos
- Introduction to week 4 of capstone
- Congratulations and launch!
3
Readings
- Aligning the organization
- [Worksheet] Gender Analytics Self Development Plan
- Final send off--Congratulations!
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The "Gender Analytics Capstone Project" is the culminating course in the Gender Analytics Specialization provided by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Designed for those interested in Business & Management, this course offers a practical, hands-on project where learners apply Gender Analytics skills to address real-world challenges. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will use an intersectional gender lens to analyze problems, explore both quantitative and qualitative data, and employ human-centered design methodologies to develop innovative prototypes. The course also covers planning for implementation within organizations, markets, or communities. Spanning approximately 540 hours, this foundational-level course is available through Coursera with a Starter subscription. It is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their understanding and application of Gender Analytics in a professional setting.

Sarah Kaplan