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Data Literacy for Managers

Managers are expected to make data-driven decisions, yet many lack confidence reading data, questioning analyses and communicating with data teams. Data literacy is now a…

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  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 8Cities
  • £2,840Fees from
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Data Literacy for Managers
Next classroom session London 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £4,200 Also available Istanbul 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £2,850

Course overview

Why Attend

Managers are expected to make data-driven decisions, yet many lack confidence reading data, questioning analyses and communicating with data teams. Data literacy is now a core management skill.

This LLMI course covers data concepts, reading charts and dashboards, basic statistics, critical thinking about data, asking good questions, working with analysts, data ethics and building a data-driven team culture. No technical background is required.

Course Objectives

Understand key data concepts

Read and interpret charts and dashboards

Apply basic statistical reasoning

Question data and analyses critically

Work effectively with data teams

Promote data-driven culture and ethics

Target Audience

Managers and team leaders

Senior professionals

Project managers

Department heads

Public sector managers

Non-technical professionals

Course Methodology

Interactive sessions

Chart interpretation exercises

Case studies

Group discussions

Action planning

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Data Fundamentals
    • What data is
    • Data types
    • Data life cycle
    • Data quality
    • Exercise: Data in your role
  2. 2Day 2: Reading Data
    • Charts and dashboards
    • Misleading visuals
    • Averages and variation
    • Trends
    • Exercise: Interpreting dashboards
  3. 3Day 3: Thinking Critically
    • Correlation and causation
    • Bias
    • Sampling
    • Asking good questions
    • Case study: Misleading analysis
  4. 4Day 4: Working with Data Teams
    • Framing questions
    • Briefing analysts
    • Evaluating results
    • AI and analytics
    • Role play: Briefing an analyst
  5. 5Day 5: Data-Driven Culture
    • Data ethics
    • Privacy
    • Team practices
    • Personal development
    • Capstone: Data action plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext sessionOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Data Literacy for Managers course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Data Literacy for Managers course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, Vienna.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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