Data Insight Discovery
Build a practical foundation in reading, preparing and analysing everyday business data. This hands-on course introduces basic data cleaning, the Question–Data–Insight framework, and techniques for identifying patterns and outliers. Learners practise with sample data before applying the approach to their department’s data, bringing their findings together in a concise Insight One-Pager supported by charts.
Course at a Glance
| Description | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day · 6 hours |
| Format | Classroom · 20% lecture, 80% hands-on |
| Prerequisites | Basic Excel skills |
| Course Output | Insight One-Pager with 3 key insights and supporting charts |
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Read business data and apply basic data cleaning techniques.
- Use the Question–Data–Insight framework to guide an analysis.
- Identify patterns and outliers that merit further investigation.
- Summarise three key insights in an Insight One-Pager with supporting charts.
Course Outline
Module 1 — Reading & Preparing Data
Learn the principles of reading data and performing basic data cleaning before analysis.
Module 2 — Asking Analytical Questions
Apply the Question–Data–Insight framework and practise analysing sample data.
Module 3 — Hands-On Business Data Workshop
Work with your department’s data to explore patterns, investigate outliers and identify meaningful insights.
Module 4 — Insight One-Pager & Presentation
Bring your findings together in a one-page summary containing three key insights and supporting charts, then present your work.