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Course Description

In this course, you will look at the way data is set up in an organization and how to leverage that data through the lens of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to make data-driven decisions. You will also look at defining the roles of data for effective decision-making in the modern workplace, as well as how to break down a data fluency framework. Finally, you will learn to effectively identify where data can add value to an organization.

Learner Outcomes

Upon completing this course, you will know how to:

  • Examine how organizations use data to make decisions or improve operations
  • Conduct a high-level gap analysis for data skills to identify key roles for hire 
  • Build KPIs for an organization to make decisions. 

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To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.

Notes

Prior data analysis or database administration experience is not required.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Data for Decision Making
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
M, W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 05, 2025 to Jun 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $605.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Schedule:
This course will be delivered virtually using MS Teams & Brightspace/D2L. MS Teams sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays starting May 5 and ending June 9, 2025, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Please note: No Class on Monday, May 19, 2025 Victoria Day.

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience.

Section Title
Data for Decision Making
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Oct 07, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $605.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Schedule:
This course will be delivered virtually using MS Teams & Brightspace/D2L. MS Teams sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 2 and ending October 7, 2025, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Please Note: No Class on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in celebration of National Truth and Reconciliation day. 

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience.

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