Statistical Literacy for Evidence-Based Policy Analysts
This course equips policy analysts with the ability to interpret statistical data to inform public sector decision-making. Employers will find this training essential for staff tasked with evaluating program efficacy through empirical evidence.
£250
Certified Policy Data Analyst
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Statistical Literacy for Evidence-Based Policy Analysts: the short answers
- What is Statistical Literacy for Evidence-Based Policy Analysts?
- This course equips policy analysts with the ability to interpret statistical data to inform public sector decision-making. Employers will find this training essential for staff tasked with evaluating program efficacy through empirical evidence.
- Who is Statistical Literacy for Evidence-Based Policy Analysts for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Policy Analysts working in Applied Statistics for Data Analysis, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Statistical Literacy for Evidence-Based Policy Analysts take?
- Around 12 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 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
- Interpret public policy impact indicators
- Critique statistical limitations in government reports
- Calculate basic descriptive measures of population datasets
- Visualize legislative trends effectively
- Apply statistical reasoning to policy drafting
Written by Dr. Helena Vance, Senior Policy Advisor. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Policy Data Analyst, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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