Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Course Developing the Data-Driven Mindset - (CMPD-8254-F25)

Portfolio Management & Supervision

Cost $ 250.00 Per Participant

Prerequisite(s) None

Credits CEU:0.6, CPE:8, PDC:6

Modality Instructor Led Classroom Training

Instructor(s) Sarah Kontos

Class Description

This course introduces participants to the concept of data-driven decision-making. Participants will learn how they can better use data for setting goals and defining objectives while identifying the proper metrics for those objectives. Participants will also learn how to assess the right analytical tools to manage projects and processes. The class involves a hands-on exercise with open data and is intended to build data literacy and familiarity with the analytics process while also addressing the challenges and opportunities of doing more and better analysis.

Goals:

• Learn the role of analysts in the decision-making process
• Better understand the value of data
• Introduce useful data sources
• Introduce useful terminology
• Get hands-on experience with data

Key Takeaways:

• Participants will be able to leverage design thinking approaches to scope and plan their analysis
• Participants will have a better understanding the analytical process
• Participants will have a better understanding of the role of managers and analysts in the analytical process
• Participants will get hands-on experience with basic Excel skills for the purpose of basic descriptive analytics

Target Audience: Managers, analysts, and anyone interested to learn more about how to be data-driven in their work, regardless of whether they use data on a regular basis