Data-Driven Decision Making for Government Leaders 

Course Format: Online

Program Language: Arabic

Entry requirements

Advanced Capacity Building

15 hours (spread over 5 days)

Managers, analysts, and decision-makers

Admission Requirements

A managerial or analytical position
Basic understanding of data analysis
Preferably completion of basic leadership programs

Fundamentals of Data-Driven Decision Making

  • From Intuition to Data

    Moving from experience-based decisions to evidence-based decisions.

  • Types of Decisions Suitable for Data Use

    When to use data and when human experience is more important.

  • Types of Data Analysis: Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, and Prescriptive

    The four levels of data analysis.

  • Building a Data-Driven Culture in the Organization

    Steps to promote a culture of relying on data.

Government Data Quality

  • Administrative Databases, Official Statistics, and Electronic Records
  • Using and Publishing Open Government Data
  • Data Quality Dimensions: Accuracy, Completeness, Timeliness, and Consistency
  • Who Is Responsible for Data? Data Management Policies and Procedures

Data Analysis & Interpretation

  • What Leaders Need to Know Without Going Deep into Technical Details
  • How to Extract Insights from Time-Based and Behavioral Data
  • Correlation Analysis, Cluster Analysis, and Multivariate Analysis in a Simplified Way
  • Correlation Does Not Mean Causation, Confirmation Bias, and Misunderstanding Statistics

Data Insights Visualization

  • How to Choose the Right Chart for Each Data Type
  • Introduction to Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio
  • How to Present Data Analysis in a Persuasive and Impactful Way
  • Communication Techniques for Non-Technical Decision-Makers

Government Sector Applications

  • Citizen Complaint Analysis and Improvement Prioritization
  • Using Performance Indicators to Measure Policy Effectiveness
  • Evidence-Based Resource Allocation Decisions
  • Practical Application: Building a Dashboard to Support a Government Decision

Program Completion Certificate

After completing all course requirements, you can apply to receive an accredited Certificate of Completion from Ru’ya Academy for Leadership and Technology.