Data and Digital Transformation

A foundational introduction to what is meant by the terms Digital & Digital Transformation. This course enables delegates to understand the terms, begin to spot the opportunities for improvement in their organisations & gain a high-level understanding of technologies which could be achieve those improvements.

Through a combination of teaching & group interactive exercises, delegates will work from the theory through to action planning for their role & organisation. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and overcome the barriers of jargon or misunderstanding.

Course Topics:

• Definitions and potential of Digital Transformation.
• How to spot 5 types of opportunities for digital transformation.
• A layperson's overview of 11 enabling technologies.
• Tips for approaching such a change.
• Personal action planning.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the meaning of key terms and technologies related to Digital Transformation.
• Be able to spot opportunities for improvement.
• Be able to identify potential enabling technologies.
• A personal action plan for first steps.
• Ideas and resources to sustain CPD on this topic.

Suggested progression route: Digital Transformation x2 day course.

Upcoming Courses:

No upcoming course dates. Please register your interest if you would like to book a place on this course.

This course is £110.

From April 2024 we are offering all public service organisations in Wales, that are working towards the Wellbeing and Future Generations Act, 25% funding towards any non-accredited short course. Book 3 or more short courses at the same time and get an additional 25% funding. Funding is subject to availability.

Data visualisation creates a visual means to demystifying statistical data and presenting findings. Specific graphics, tools and techniques can be used to translate data clearly, providing an opportunity to communicate information with stakeholders in an accessible format. Power Bi is a powerful tool that can be used to generate insightful visualisations that can be utilised within reports and dashboards. During this course you will learn how to generate custom charts, structure presentation of information and apply conditional formatting. There are a huge range of visuals that can be produced, during this course you will obtain exposure to scatter plots, map plots, bubble charts, box and whisker plots and many more. With so many visuals to choose from it can be difficult to select the right visual, this course will support you in understanding how to identify the right visual for your data and your audience. 

Upcoming Courses: 

Starting: 19th December 2024
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This course is £75.

From April 2024 we are offering all public service organisations in Wales, that are working towards the Wellbeing and Future Generations Act, 25% funding towards any non-accredited short course. Book 3 or more short courses at the same time and get an additional 25% funding. Funding is subject to availability.

A foundational introduction to what is meant by the term Data Visualisation & why the skill of graphicacy matters for today’s leaders. This course enables delegates to understand the background & broad applicability of data visualisation. Starting with assessing how graphs/charts help or hinder us in our personal lives, delegates are enabled to identify potential improvements for their workplaces. They also develop their skills in reading graphs/charts accurately & avoiding being misled.

Through a combination of teaching, a quiz & group interactive exercises, delegates see a wide variety of data visualisations. They learn to critique misleading designs & 4 tips to avoid being duped by data visualisations. Further, they learn a simple 5 step process for reading new charts/graphs that enables better understanding & spots any potentially misleading elements. Delegates leave with 12 tips for better charts or graphs, so they are enabled to challenge ineffective designs.

Course Topics:

• History of Data Visualisation.
• How and where you see it used in personal life.
• Potential for your workplace.
• Why effective design and Data Visualisation matters.
• How to spot misleading graphs.
• A 5-step process to read new graphics.
• Graphicacy tips and CPD resources.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the meaning of Digital Visualisation.
• Notice positive and negative examples of design.
• Identify where data visualisation could help or be improved in your organisation.
• Enabled to spot misleading graphs.
• A 5-step process to read new graphs.
• 12 dos and don'ts for effective graph design.

Suggested progression route: Intermediate Data Visualisation full day course.

Upcoming Courses:

No upcoming course dates. Please register your interest if you would like to book a place on this course.

This course is £110.

From April 2024 we are offering all public service organisations in Wales, that are working towards the Wellbeing and Future Generations Act, 25% funding towards any non-accredited short course. Book 3 or more short courses at the same time and get an additional 25% funding. Funding is subject to availability.

Taking an Agile approach to project management can be challenging in organisations.  Understanding how to deploy the principles in a environment that is VUCA takes time, patients and skills.  This immersive course will take you through the design of a project plan using an agile approach, put your customer at the centre of your project and develop your planning and implementation skills.  This course will compliment the accredited project management courses such as Prince 2, Agile PM and Prince 2 agile and will concentrate on getting your project right.

Upcoming Courses:

No upcoming course dates. Please register your interest if you would like to book a place on this course.

From April 2024 we are offering all public service organisations in Wales, that are working towards the Wellbeing and Future Generations Act, 25% funding towards any non-accredited short course. Book 3 or more short courses at the same time and get an additional 25% funding. Funding is subject to availability.

UX (User Experience) puts the user at the heart of a service or system and bridges the gap between those who make the system and those who use it. With increasing user expectations and evolving technology, how can we harness UX tools and processes to create products and services that are meaningful and relevant to its users.

Course topics:

• What is user experience design?
• Discover pain points and friction.
• Explore the practicalities of UX process.
• Understand the user.
• Case studies and examples of UX in practice.

This session is for anyone interested in applying the principles of UX to develop solutions, services and products which create a positive experience for the user.

Upcoming Courses:

No upcoming course dates. Please register your interest if you would like to book a place on this course.

This course is £75.

From April 2024 we are offering all public service organisations in Wales, that are working towards the Wellbeing and Future Generations Act, 25% funding towards any non-accredited short course. Book 3 or more short courses at the same time and get an additional 25% funding. Funding is subject to availability.