Quantitative Analysis and Data Visualisation Programme

Azim Premji University offers a Certificate in Quantitative Analysis and Data Visualisation designed to enhance skills in data analysis and visual representation, particularly for social sector applications.

Who is this Programme for?

Professionals in the development sector, with a working knowledge of excel and a minimum experience of two years, in practice or research.

Practitioners involved in activities like quantitative monitoring and evaluation of programmes, project design, data collection, analysis, research, among others will benefit from this course.

Programme Structure

Mode: Blended learning with both in-person and online sessions.
Duration: 6 days of on-campus classes in Bengaluru, followed by 9 online sessions.
Start Date: 19 May 2025.

Courses Included

Quantitative Analysis for Social Action and Research:

Understanding basic statistical distributions and their applications.
Introduction to inferential statistics, including both parametric (e.g., t-tests, ANOVA, correlation) and non-parametric tests (e.g., Chi-Square).
Hands-on practice in applying these statistical methods.

Introduction to R Programming:

Data handling and analysis.
Filtering data and creating new variables.
Summarising data and building statistical models.
Generating insightful visualisations.

Key Features

Interactive sessions combining lectures, hands-on data exercises, and assignments.
Emphasis on practical application of quantitative analysis and data visualisation techniques.
Designed to accommodate working professionals, requiring regular attendance and participation.

Eligibility and Requirements

Professionals with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in social sector organisations, social movements, thematic action networks, activist groups, or development media.
Proficiency in English is required, as the programme is delivered in English.
Participants are expected to submit assignments in English.

Additional Information

The university campus is wheelchair accessible.
A crèche facility is available on campus; specific requirements can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Financial assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis.
No placement assistance is envisaged after the programme.