Issued on 25 Jul 2026 by
Data 4 Decision Makers
ernest@d4dm.org
The bearer of this badge has gained the following skills using Microsoft Excel:
The bearer of this badge has also demonstrated basic competency in developing secure project-based data management and analysis workflows.
Towards the attainment of these skills and competencies, the badge holder achieved at least 80% attendance in the Data Concepts and Applications short course, completed all the assigned exercises, and participated fully in class discussions.
Evaluate data, information and digital content
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1d6c7de4-350e-4868-a47b-333b4b0d9650
Analyse, compare and critically evaluate the credibility and reliability of sources of data, information and digital content. Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate the data, information and digital content.
Browse, search and filter data, information and digital content
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/e439742d-558d-4f52-885e-afdc740b48cf
Articulate information needs, search for data, information and content in digital environments, access them and navigate between them. Create and update personal search strategies.
Calculating and estimating
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/47b0d855-ea3c-45e9-8dcf-0e12e62261c4
Performing mathematical calculations and estimating the results of an action or a series of actions.
Processing information
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/587e1cd6-a376-4c8f-8369-187c128d72a3
Inputting, recording, transcribing and updating data using electronic or manual information systems.
Manage data, information and digital content
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4d97e3c3-f335-47cc-a4ee-0d779fd42222
Organise, store and retrieve data, information and content in digital environments. Organise and process them in a structured environment.
Manage data collection systems
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a80fb090-63f4-4b05-83a5-2f090deb7757
Develop and manage methods and strategies used to maximise data quality and statistical efficiency in the collection of data, in order to ensure the gathered data are optimised for further processing.
Manage content metadata
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9710092c-f174-4e84-95bf-2064d39ad7a0
Apply content management methods and procedures to define and use metadata concepts, such as the data of creation, in order to describe, organise and archive content such as documents, video and audio files, applications and images.
Maintain a central project repository
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/770d4956-b5e0-4d44-bf42-3a766b232c5d
Store project files and documents in a central repository accessible to the project manager and to all the project teams. Use available online tools and dedicated software.
Documenting and recording information
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1034004c-0347-4765-8794-b65d2c92b379
Maintaining records of information, transactions and activities in digital, paper or other forms.
Dealing with problems
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/13d301d0-98cb-414f-a8f9-a3f059228133
Develop and implement solutions to practical, operational or conceptual problems which arise in the execution of work, in a wide range of contexts.
Think critically
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7dd94ad3-13d6-43fe-8b94-51fcbf67ced9
Make and defend judgements based on internal evidence and external criteria. Critically evaluate the credibility and reliability of information before using or passing it on to others. Develop independent and critical thinking.
Execute analytical mathematical calculations
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/31c69100-b612-4a61-8db5-fd314318854c
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
Address problems critically
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/b9f16465-56a9-426b-a047-0f9f1f95ec92
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
Apply numeracy skills
http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/5dd01a1e-7ba0-4b7f-a76c-ed811c12bfde
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.