Data Driven Leadership
DataSkillz
-- Be Future Ready --
Dr. Junaid Qazi (PhD)
-- President & Chief Data Scientist --
Why This Course Is Important to Attend
This course equips you with essential skills to harness data for informed decision-making. Participants will define and leverage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and understand the role of data in organizational processes. They will explore data fluency's impact on communication and strategic planning. Through practical workshops and case studies, attendees will gain proficiency in designing and leading data-centric projects, enabling them to drive sustainable business outcomes in this data-driven world.
What you’ll learn
Make Informed Decisions, Lead With Confidence!
Develop the mindset to lead with clarity, confidence, and insight.
Make decisions based on data, not assumptions.
Ask the right questions and drive meaningful, measurable business impact.
Identify and prioritize KPIs that directly connect strategy to measurable outcomes.
Cut through noise to focus on the metrics that drive performance and accountability.
Empower leaders to track progress, course-correct faster, and sustain continuous improvement.
Embed data fluency into leadership communication and decision workflows.
Convert complex insights into clear, decision-ready narratives.
Accelerate aligned, evidence-based actions across the organization.
Lead cross-functional teams through strong collaboration and data-driven alignment.
Enable clear, insight-led communication that drives execution and accountability.
Cultivate a culture where data informs decisions and empowers every contributor.
Identify and address real business problems using data-centric solutions with measurable impact.
Apply ethical guidelines to ensure responsible, secure, and trustworthy data use.
Align data initiatives with organizational values and long-term strategic goals.
Who this course is for
Leaders and rising stars. Elevate your decision-making with unstoppable data confidence.
Transform insights into impact.
Transform numbers into strategy. Learn data fluency – no tech jargon, just powerful insights to elevate your influence and impact.
Great decisions begin with clarity. Your growth journey starts now – enroll in our next session and secure your spot today!
Prerequisites
Start today, no tech background needed.
Data is not just for analysts—it's YOUR secret weapon.
No experience? No problem.
Bring your ambition, we will provide the power to control what happens next.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from DataSkillz & Dr. Junaid Qazi (PhD) in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
14 live sessions • 9 lessons • 4 projects
Week 1
Feb
2
Session 1: Introduction to data for decision making
Mon 2/211:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)Feb
4
Session 2: Value of data to an organization
Wed 2/412:00 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)Feb
3
Session 3: Capstone Project -- Expectation and outcomes
Tue 2/32:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)Feb
4
Session 4: Understand roles and plan the data projects
Wed 2/411:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)Feb
6
Session 5: Skill gap analysis
Fri 2/61:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
Module 1: Value of Data and The Organization
Module 2: Concepts and Roles in Data Project
Week 2
Feb
9
Session 6: Importance of data culture and data fluency
Mon 2/911:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)Feb
10
Session 7: Techniques and strategies -- Data literacy and effective communication
Tue 2/101:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)Feb
11
Session 8: Key performance indicators for modern data-driven organizations
Wed 2/1111:00 PM—12:30 AM (UTC)Feb
12
Session 9: Relevant metrics and organizational goals
Thu 2/1212:30 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)Feb
12
Session 10: Project update and discussions
Thu 2/122:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)Feb
13
Session 11: Potential risks including data privacy and security issues
Fri 2/1311:00 PM—11:45 PM (UTC)Feb
13
Session 12: ROI of data project and constructive feedback
Fri 2/1311:45 PM—12:30 AM (UTC)Feb
13
Session 13: Project presentations
Fri 2/1312:30 AM—2:30 AM (UTC)Feb
14
Session 14: Wrap-up and reflections
Sat 2/142:30 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
Module 3: Data Fluency and Communication
Module 4: Digital Decisioning and KPI's
Module 5: Risk, ROI & Importance of Constructive Feedback, Project Presentations
Free resource
Make an informed decision
Data-Driven Leadership is critical for every organization, especially in tackling the challenges traditional leaders face with the humongous volume of data and rapidly evolving workforce demands.
Please review the attached document for insights from the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, a clear course overview, and the tangible business outcomes.
We want you to make an informed decision and take the next step toward enrolling in the course.
Schedule
Live sessions
4-6 hrs / week
Mon, Feb 2
11:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
Wed, Feb 4
12:00 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)
Tue, Feb 3
2:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
Projects
4-6 hrs / week
Async content
2-4 hrs / week
Testimonials
- I was skeptical about data-driven training—but this course delivered exactly what I needed. The KPI framework alone transformed how we measure success across departments. The instructor made complex concepts accessible, and the case studies mirrored real challenges we face. Already recommended to my colleagues!
Dr. Syed H. Jafri
Senior Manager [A-Gas, UK] - Attended course as a part of our up-skilling program with my work team. Finally we understood how to quantify risks vs. rewards for data initiatives. The real-world case studies helped us kill low-value projects and double down on high-impact work. The instructor cut through jargon and focused on decision-making—exactly what we need right now.
Michael Roland
Director of Strategy [Fluxly, USA] - This course showed me how to connect data systems to real-world decisions. The real-life case studies changed how I design pipelines - now I consider security and business impact at every stage, not just technical performance.
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Suzi Anand
Data Engineer - The knowledge I gained will definitely revolutionize how I present findings. My reports are more impactful - now I see leadership acting on them. The data fluency part helped me translate technical analysis into clear business actions that get results.
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Laura Adam
Aspiring Data Scientist [Entrepreneur]
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Frequently asked questions
$699
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