At Magna Skills, we understand the critical role of data in today’s decision-driven environments. This course is meticulously designed to provide professionals with the analytical skills required to collect, interpret, and communicate data insights effectively. Whether in government institutions, NGOs, or private enterprises, participants will learn how to leverage data to drive impact and improve performance. Our interactive sessions emphasize practical tools like Excel, SPSS, and Power BI, ensuring skills are applicable in real-world settings.
By the end of this Magna Skills course, participants will be able to:
Grasp the fundamentals of data types, structures, and analysis workflows.
Use Excel and other tools to clean, visualize, and interpret data.
Apply basic statistical techniques to derive meaning from data sets.
Translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
Deliver data-backed reports and presentations confidently to stakeholders.
Role of data in modern organizations
Types and sources of data
Ethical considerations in data use
Designing effective data collection tools
Data entry protocols
Ensuring data quality and accuracy
Averages, percentages, and data distributions
Identifying trends and patterns
Using formulas and functions for quick analysis
Pivot tables and charts
Automating reports
Visual storytelling with charts and dashboards
Best practices in presenting data
Getting started with analytical software
Importing, analyzing, and exporting data
Sampling, correlations, and hypothesis testing
Interpreting statistical outputs
Real-world analysis in development and policy contexts
Data challenges and solutions
Writing brief data summaries
Presenting insights to decision-makers
Participants complete a mini data analysis project using a selected dataset
Final presentation and peer review