Data Explorer

Data Explorer
Data Concepts and Applications Course

Issued on 25 Jul 2026 by

Data 4 Decision Makers

Data 4 Decision Makers

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Data 4 Decision Makers

ernest@d4dm.org

Criteria

The bearer of this badge has gained the following skills using Microsoft Excel:

  • Intermediate data entry systems development;
  • Basic data cleaning and processing;
  • Basic exploratory data analysis; and,
  • Basic statistical analysis.

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.

Alignments

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.