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Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) Specialization
The State University of New York

Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) Specialization

Make better organizational decisions. Improve the bottom line by viewing issues from a data perspective

Akshay Sivadas
Peter Baumgartner
Brittany O'Dea

Instructors: Akshay Sivadas

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.6

(235 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify gaps in data collection processes needed to drive improvements

  • Compare and contrast data analysis and visualization tools for generating metrics dashboards

  • Define techniques to validate performance metrics and data integrity

  • Prepare and present multiple examples of data-driven decision making

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Data storytelling
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Skills you'll gain

Category: Lean
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Akshay Sivadas
The State University of New York
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