Data Literacy Basics

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About Course

Build the confidence to read, question and use data at work. Learn the main types of data, how to interpret averages, percentages and percentage points, why correlation is not causation, how to spot misleading charts, and how to handle data responsibly.

This course gives a general introduction to working with data. It is not statistical, legal or data protection advice for specific situations.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand types of data and where data comes from Interpret averages, percentages and changes correctly Spot misleading charts, claims and small samples Ask the right questions and use data ethically

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What data is and where it comes from
  • Averages, percentages and changes
  • Correlation, samples and misleading charts
  • Using data well and responsibly

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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