Course overview

Digital Data Foundations 

Building Data Confidence in a Digital World
data minded series     Digital Data Foundations

Building confidence with data

Data is not new, but the way it is collected, stored, structured, analysed, and used has evolved rapidly. Today, digital data influences how organisations operate, how decisions are made, and how services are delivered.

For many professionals, understanding how data works can feel technical or complex. In reality, building confidence with data begins with understanding the fundamentals.

The Digital Data Foundations course introduces the essential concepts that underpin modern data practices. Participants will develop practical awareness of how data is created, structured, managed, and used within organisations, helping them engage more confidently in data-informed environments.
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Course Duration 

Self-paced online learning

Approximate completion time: 5 hours. Learners can progress at their own pace and revisit materials as needed.

Course Format

This course includes:

• Short video lessons

• Practical reflections and workbook activities

• Real-world examples and scenarios

• Knowledge checks to reinforce key concepts

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Course Objective

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand what digital data is and how it is created and used in organisations

• Recognise common data concepts such as data sources, formats, and structure

• Develop awareness of how data quality and governance influence decision-making

• Build confidence engaging with data in everyday professional contexts

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Course Audience

This course is designed for:

• Professionals who work with data but are not data specialists

• Managers and team members seeking to strengthen data awareness

• Staff involved in projects, reporting, or decision support

• Anyone looking to build foundational data literacy

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Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

The course is designed for individuals with little or no prior experience working with data concepts.

Maria McLoughlin

Data Governance Specialist | Leadership Educator | Founder, Fernleaf Learning
ABOUT ME
Maria is a Data Governance specialist and founder of Fernleaf Learning with more than 25 years of experience in data management, governance, and organisational transformation.
She designs practical learning programs that help leaders and professionals apply data governance, stewardship, and evidence-based decision-making in real organisational environments.
Her work focuses on turning governance principles into everyday practice, strengthening data trust, accountability, and leadership capability across organisations.

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