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UN Data Analytics Professional Certificate Spring 2027
Interested in using data more effectively? The UN Data Analytics Professional Certificate is designed to recognize and enhance your skills to analyze, visualize, report and communicate data effectively. This blended programme offers a unique combination of self-paced modules and instructor-led sessions fully tailored to the United Nations (UN) context.
The Secretary-General's Data Strategy highlights the need to start with "data action that adds immediate value for our organization and the people we serve".
In the vision of UN 2.0, data stands as a cornerstone for transforming global governance and fostering sustainable development. It enables evidence-based decision-making, ensuring that policies and interventions are grounded in accurate and up-to-date information. Data-driven insights empower the UN to track progress, identify gaps, and optimize resource allocation, ultimately improving the effectiveness and efficiency of its programmes.
Read the summary results and testimonials of the previous editions in this presentation.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Explain the different types of analytics and their applications in the UN context.
- Implement a scoped data analysis to their needs for information.
- Use data visualization and storytelling techniques to communicate key messages.
- Identify applications of predictive analytics at your workplace.
- Apply key features of predictive models, understanding risks and how to ensure ethical use.
This course offers a unique blended programme for descriptive and predictive analytics in the UN context. Participants will be guided through a recommended curriculum built by UN data experts composed of self-paced lessons and instructor-led webinars. Practical case studies and on the job-practice are a key feature of this programme to ensure participants not only gain solid knowledge and skills but also apply them. For detailed information on the course content and methodology, kindly check the SYLLABUS.
The programme includes:
- Ten thematic self-paced modules.
- Ten instructor-led webinars.
- On-the-job guided practice or case study accompanied by with three mentoring sessions.
The instructor-led webinars are conducted on Zoom. The webinars will take place between March and May, from 14:30 to 16:30 CET. Participants need a computer (or mobile device), a reliable internet connection and either a headset with a microphone to connect to the audio through a computer.
The self-paced modules and discussion forums are designed and structured on UN Learn platform. They will be available from January. We highly encourage participants to register at least three weeks before the deadline in order to have enough time to review the self-paced modules and fully enjoy participation during the live sessions.
The UN Data Analytics Professional Certificate requires completion of the following thematic modules:
- Data fundamentals
- Data science project
- Data exploration and analysis
- Data for decision-making
- Data visualization - Part 1
- Data visualization - Part 2
- Data storytelling
- Fundamentals of predictive analytics
- The science of predictive analytics
- Applying predictive analytics
All UN personnel (professional and general service staff) at headquarters and field locations.
The course fee is $2,500.
