Data Literacy
About the course:
From fitness trackers and streaming apps to business reports and online shopping, data shapes the decisions people make every day. Data Literacy is your practical introduction to understanding and using data in clear and meaningful ways. In two engaging modules, you’ll explore what data is, where it comes from, how it’s organized and analyzed, and how it helps people and organizations make better decisions. You’ll learn to recognize different types of data, understand data tools, interpret charts and dashboards, and identify data quality and ethical considerations of data use. Whether you’re a student, job seeker, or working professional, this course builds a foundation, helping you read, question, and use data confidently in real-world situations.
Complete modules to earn an industry-recognized IBM SkillsBuild digital credential called Data Literacy.
After completing Data Literacy, you should be able to:
Define data
Determine the benefits of data
Classify data based on nature, mode of collection, and structure
Determine the steps the database management system (DBMS) uses to process a structured query language (SQL) query
Identify the activities in the five-step data analysis process
Describe how data informs personal and workplace decisions
Categorize common data tools by purpose
Identify data visualization types given a scenario
Identify data quality and ethical implications of data
