Data Management: Dictionaries, Quality and Communication

Data Management Basics: Dictionaries, Quality, and Communication is an entry-level course designed for professionals, analysts, and team members who want to ensure their organization’s data is clear, reliable, and actionable. In today’s data-driven workplace, mistakes and misunderstandings can quietly erode trust, waste time, and lead to costly errors. This course empowers you with the tools and mindset to build shared definitions, catch and correct quality issues, and communicate clearly about data standards—across both technical and business teams. You’ll work through hands-on labs, scenario-driven readings, and real-world case studies, learning how to create and maintain a data dictionary, audit data for errors, and develop practical communication routines. From everyday spreadsheets to larger organizational projects, you’ll practice skills that prevent confusion and set the stage for advanced data management. Whether you're supporting analytics, building business processes, or just want to stop the endless back-and-forth over data definitions, this course helps you build a foundation for trust and smarter decision-making—right from the start

• Use tools to build shared data definitions
• Adopt mindset to identify and fix quality issues
• Communicate data standards across technical and business teams
• Apply practical routines through labs and case studies

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short exercises