Data for Effective Policy Making

About

Dario, a worker in an NGO in Colombia and a participant in the course, points out that he applied the knowledge from the course to create DATASIMUS, a portal for urban mobility data that compares over 400 variables from transportation systems in the region. Discover more testimonials about the impact of this course below.

Thanks to this course, through videos and real-life cases, you will strengthen your abilities to use, understand, and interpret data. In this way, you will learn to define research problems, identify methodologies for data collection and analysis, interpret graphs, and acquire the foundations to support the decision making process in public management with verifiable data.

This course is "self-paced" so you can enroll at any time, even if the course has been open for a while.

If you choose the Audit Track , you can complete the course for free, but you won't have access to graded activities, and you won't be able to obtain a certificate upon course completion.

If you opt for the Verified Track , you can access the course unlimitedly and complete the graded assessments until the closing date by making a payment of USD 25. By doing so, if you pass the course, in addition to the verified certificate, you will receive a digital badge that allows you to transform how you share your academic and professional achievements, for example, on social media.

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What you will learn

This MOOC has been certified by Quality Matters (QM), a non-profit organization recognized as a leader in quality assurance in online education.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of the relationship between data analysis and decision making in public management.
• Define the research problem, the starting hypothesis, the analysis variables and some methods to verify the hypotheses.
• Identify the methodology that best addresses the problems of data collection, interpretation and analysis.
• Interpret different types of visualizations and identify best practices for creating effective visualizations.
• Identify the steps for creating and evaluating a data-driven policy.

Skills you learn

• Data Analysis
• Statistical Reporting
• Research
• Public Policies
• Data Collection
• Management
• Planning

Syllabus

Module 1: The Importance of Data in Decision Making.

Module 2: Converting Concepts into Measurable Parameters.

Module 3: Understanding Data Analysis.

Module 4: Displaying the Results.

Module 5: Closing the Loop: from Data to Planning.

Auto Summary

"Data for Effective Policy Making" is a foundational course designed for those interested in leveraging data to enhance public policy planning, management, and evaluation. Offered by edX within the IT & Computer Science domain, it empowers learners to master essential data tools and techniques crucial for effective policy development. The course provides comprehensive content that guides you through the intricacies of data usage in public policy contexts, ensuring that you can make informed decisions backed by solid data analysis. Whether you are a beginner or looking to solidify your understanding, this course offers a structured pathway to developing these vital skills. With flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional tiers, you can choose the plan that best fits your learning needs and career goals. This course is especially beneficial for policy makers, public administrators, data analysts, and anyone keen on using data to influence public sector strategies effectively. Join now to transform your approach to policy making with data-driven insights.