Data Analytics refers to the process of analyzing data to draw out useful insights relating to a certain topic or question. Data Analytics focuses more on how the insights generated from the data can answer questions or inform solutions to a certain problem. Public Data Analytics is the use of methods and processes of Data Analytics on Public Data to inform inclusive, relevant, participatory, and efficient public sector decision-making.

The OCDex Public Data Analytics (PDA) course is co-designed by multiple stakeholders from the academe, local government, and civil society organizations, to equip Subnational Governments and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with the key competencies required to draft a data strategy and data implementation plan tailor-fit to their organization’s requirements and capacity.

Target Learners:

• Subnational Governments, ideally regular employees from the following departments:
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Planning and Development Office
  • Local Legislation
  • Member of the Finance Committee 
  • Other departments as needed by the LGU
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define key concepts related to data mining and analytics;
• Identify key organizational roles, skills, and resources required for harnessing public data and administrative data to inform decision-making;

• Identify data tools to collect, process, analyze, and present data, and which of these best fit organizational capacity and priorities;
• Identify key best practices to securely and ethically collect, process, and present data;
• Visualize datasets into graphs that answer key organizational questions and requirements.

Course Outputs:

• A data strategy document for the learner’s organization, fit to their requirements, capacity, and priorities. 
• A roadmap and corresponding implementation plan to complement the data strategy.

The PDA In-Person Workshop Versus the Online Course:

• The PDA course is conducted either in person or online. The in-person training requires a certified trainer to conduct the course. The organization will be issued a ‘Public Data Analytics Certification’ upon completion of the in-person course.
• The PDA online course is purely conducted online. This is designed for participants in remote areas and participants who require a flexible mode of learning. A certificate of completion will be issued to the learner.

Issuance of Certificate:

• Upon completion of this online course, the participant will be issued a ‘Certificate of Completion’ of the online PDA course under their name.

The course content and materials are kept up-to-date by our academe, LGU, and CSO partners.