Data-Driven Public Policy Evaluation
This course provides policy researchers with the skills to integrate rigorous data analysis into the evaluation of public programs. It focuses on using evidence-based methodologies to improve the design and social impact of governmental initiatives.
£250
Certified Policy Research Data Analyst
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Data-Driven Public Policy Evaluation: the short answers
- What is Data-Driven Public Policy Evaluation?
- This course provides policy researchers with the skills to integrate rigorous data analysis into the evaluation of public programs. It focuses on using evidence-based methodologies to improve the design and social impact of governmental initiatives.
- Who is Data-Driven Public Policy Evaluation for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Policy Researchers working in Data Science & Big Data Analytics, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Data-Driven Public Policy Evaluation take?
- Around 18 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Policy Research Data Analyst, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £250 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Select appropriate statistical tests for program impact evaluation
- Translate raw policy data into actionable evidence-based reports
- Map public service outcomes to social impact metrics
- Identify sources of bias in administrative datasets
- Present complex research findings to non-technical stakeholders
Written by Dr. Elena Vance, Senior Policy Scientist. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Policy Research Data Analyst, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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