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Using data to guide projects and programmes

A practical overview of the data cycle, quality standards, indicators and dashboards, analysis and visualisation tools, data governance and the use of evidence to strengthen programme decisions and performance.

Programme

  1. The data cycle: collection, cleaning, structuring, security, analysis, visualisation and continuous improvement
  2. Types of programme data: administrative, technical, financial, human resources and logistics
  3. Data dictionaries and quality standards
  4. Indicators and management dashboards
  5. Analysis and visualisation tools, including Excel and Google Sheets
  6. Governance, security and protection of sensitive data
  7. Using evidence for decisions and stronger programme performance