Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Managers are expected to make data-driven decisions, yet many lack confidence reading data, questioning analyses and communicating with data teams. Data literacy is now a core management skill.
This Aractech course covers data concepts, reading charts and dashboards, basic statistics, critical thinking about data, asking good questions, working with analysts, data ethics and building a data-driven team culture. No technical background is required.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand key data concepts
- Read and interpret charts and dashboards
- Apply basic statistical reasoning
- Question data and analyses critically
- Work effectively with data teams
- Promote data-driven culture and ethics
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers and team leaders
- Senior professionals
- Project managers
- Department heads
- Public sector managers
- Non-technical professionals
Methodology
Learning approach
- Interactive sessions
- Chart interpretation exercises
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Action planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Data Fundamentals
- What data is
- Data types
- Data life cycle
- Coffee break
- Data life cycle (continued)
- Data quality
- Exercise: Data in your role
Day 2
Reading Data
- Charts and dashboards
- Misleading visuals
- Averages and variation
- Coffee break
- Averages and variation (continued)
- Trends
- Exercise: Interpreting dashboards
Day 3
Thinking Critically
- Correlation and causation
- Bias
- Sampling
- Coffee break
- Sampling (continued)
- Asking good questions
- Case study: Misleading analysis
Day 4
Working with Data Teams
- Framing questions
- Briefing analysts
- Evaluating results
- Coffee break
- Evaluating results (continued)
- AI and analytics
- Role play: Briefing an analyst
Day 5
Data-Driven Culture
- Data ethics
- Privacy
- Team practices
- Coffee break
- Team practices (continued)
- Personal development
- Capstone: Data action plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Data Literacy for Managers (DMBI-035) cover?
This course covers Data Management and Business Intelligence through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Managers and team leaders, Senior professionals, Project managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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