Data Analytics for Government

In today’s fast-evolving workplace, HR professionals need more than just people skills—they need data skills. This course is designed to give HR leaders the tools to harness the power of people analytics for smarter workforce planning, better decision-making, and more efficient HR operations. 

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Last Updated:November 1, 2024

About Course

This course provides government professionals with foundational and advanced analytics skills tailored to the public sector. Participants will use Python or R for data cleaning, exploration, and analysis, and Power BI or Tableau for dynamic visualization. By the end of this course, learners will be able to source, process, analyze, and present data to inform and optimize policy decisions, operations, and public services.
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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and source relevant public sector data, performing data cleansing to ensure readiness for analysis.
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) using Python or R to uncover patterns and trends in government datasets.
  • Set up and manage relational databases to support data analytics and ensure the integrity and accessibility of data.
  • Utilize Power BI or Tableau to design and present dashboards that inform stakeholders in public service.
  • Effectively communicate actionable insights, supported by data, for policy-making and program improvement.

Course Content

Introduction to Data Analytics in Government
How does data analytics add value to government operations and public services?

  • Role of data analytics in policy and public sector
    00:00
  • Problem definition and framing for government analysis
    00:00
  • Basics of Python or R for government data analytics
    00:00
  • Introduction to Power BI and Tableau
    00:00

Exploratory Analysis with Python or R
How do I use Python or R to perform exploratory and descriptive analytics?

Designing Dashboards with Power BI or Tableau
How can dashboards effectively communicate insights to stakeholders?

Working with Databases and SQL for Government Analytics
How can databases be used to support data analytics in government?

Communicating Insights to Government Stakeholders
How can we prepare and communicate insights effectively to support policy-making and government decision-making?

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Target Audience

  • The Data Analytics for Government course is specifically designed for civil servants in Bhutan, aiming to enhance their data literacy and analytical skills to making and improve public service delivery. The targeted audience includes:
  • Policy Analysts: Professionals involved in formulating and evaluating public policies who require data-driven insights to inform their recommendations.
  • Planning and Program Officers: Individuals engaged in strategic planning and development initiatives who need to analyze data.
  • Statisticians and Data Managers
  • Human Resource Managers: Officials overseeing workforce planning and development, looking to apply data analytics for talent management and organizational efficiency.

Material Includes

  • Interactive Learning Modules
  • Curated datasets from Bhutan’s government sectors (e.g., demographics, health, education, and economic indicators) for practical analysis.

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