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CURIOUS ABOUT HOW DATA RELATES TO YOU?

BEING DATA LITERATE HELPS US RECOGNIZE ALL THE WAYS WE INTERACT WITH DATA EVERY DAY.

CURIOUS ABOUT HOW DATA RELATES TO YOU?

Being data literate helps us recognize all the ways we interact with data every day.

Many of us have unintentionally developed digital skills just by living in a data-driven world. Our fast-paced courses will help you understand what data is and why it matters. Using real-world applications, the two courses introduce foundational data literacy topics and practical skills to help you engage with data in meaningful ways – all while avoiding unnecessary math jargon!

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DATA LITERACY ESSENTIALS

Foundational data literacy knowledge in just three hours! This self-paced course explores the significance of data literacy and equips you with conceptual knowledge to engage with data more meaningfully. Through real-world scenarios, develop the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

DATA LITERACY IN PRACTICE

In this three-hour, self-paced course, you will discover practical skills to explore and visualize data. Follow a small business owner's data-driven journey to improve company performance. Using real-world contexts, connect your knowledge to strategies you can act on.

Whether new to analytics or sharpening your skills, Data Literacy Essentials and Data Literacy in Practice provide useful prerequisite knowledge for all learners interested in the SAS® Visual Analytics 1 course.

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K-12 ACCESS

Are you a K-12 student or teacher interested in developing the critical data literacy skills that the future demands?

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HIGHER ED ACCESS

Postsecondary students and educators, access these courses and much more using your academic email address!

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INDEPENDENT LEARNER

Want to build professional skills? These courses are a great place to start and are open to all learners.

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  • The course is well-designed, featuring engaging animations and clear explanations, making complex concepts accessible even to beginners. It’s helped me help students develop a deeper understanding of concepts and applications of data analysis. I strongly recommend this course to all levels of learners interested in data analysis. Xu Weichu, MBA, PhD Associate Professor East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
  • As an undergraduate student, and aspiring actuary, I took Data Literacy Essentials to enhance my statistical analysis skills and work with data for efficiently. I loved the way the course was structured: it was easy to follow and simple to understand – even more complicated concepts. I would definitely recommend the course to others – and I already have! Gurkirat Singh  Undergraduate Student, Math & Finance University of Alberta
  • I took Data Literacy Essentials to enhance my data skills for professional purposes. With a background in software development, I already had a foundation of working with data. This course not only refreshed my understanding of data analysis, but also taught me how to professionally communicate and present data – which is exactly what I needed. Stefano Sena Procurement & Warehouse Operations Global Furniture Group