Insightful Governance: Data Literacy for Leaders Quick Details Location Virtual Duration 10 hours | 3 weeks Dates July 2025 Cost Free Audience Leaders of Leaders | State and Local Government For more information, contact: Asher Shaw-Smith Gendelman at ashawsmith@ourpublicservice.org. FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES Insightful Governance: Data Literacy for Leaders The Data Literacy for Leaders Program is designed to meet the growing need for data ready leaders of government organizations. As an experienced public servant, you know how to achieve your department’s mission and get things done on behalf of the American public. This course will help you build on what you already do well to become a data-ready leader, making informed decisions, driving actionable insights and fostering a data-driven culture within your agency. Apply now! Program details PDF Program Overview The Data Literacy for Leaders program: Provides you with data-strategy tools for leading effectively in government Empowers you to make impactful, data-driven decisions Offers opportunities to develop new relationships with other leaders who share a passion for making government work better As a Data Literacy for Leaders participant, you will: Learn to lead through data strategy creation and implementation Delve into ethical data considerations Build skills to communicate with data practitioners Develop capacity to understand data visualization Harness the power of data to drive results During the program you will engage with experts, fellow participants and a course case study. By the end of the program, you will have a deeper understanding of data and data-driven leadership. Program Structure Cohort-based learning: Participants are placed in cohorts of 25-30 government leaders led by an experienced facilitator. Sessions: The Data Literacy for Leaders program consists of three half-day virtual sessions, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. You are expected to prepare for and attend every session and complete any pre-work or assigned reading. Program Components Pre-work and resources: Each session comes with limited assigned pre-work (an article, video, etc.) and encouraged optional resources to set you up for success in session. Spotlight speakers: Most sessions feature a presentation from a guest speaker with expertise on that day’s topic. Peer Networking: Throughout the program, participants can develop working relationships with peers across government. By joining a community of leaders from different agencies, participants learn from and with like-minded individuals who are working to drive innovation. Program Dates Session 1: Foundations of data literacy Monday, July 14, 2025 Session 2: Strategic data application Monday, July 21, 2025 Session 3: Data communication Monday, July 28, 2025 FAQs Q: Who is eligible to apply? The program is for leaders of leaders (although we may accept high-performing aspiring leaders of leaders). Applicants should have an interest in improving workplace culture, growing professionally, discovering new methods and tools to operate more effectively and efficiently, and meeting fellow trailblazers. Q: How will I know if I’m accepted? The Partnership for Public Service accepts applicants on a rolling basis until the application deadline or the program fills, whichever happens first. You will receive an email from enroll@ourpublicservice.org notifying you of your acceptance status within three days after the application deadline, if not earlier. If we have an agreement with your agency to accept you as part of an internal selection process, you will probably receive notice from your agency first, but your acceptance is not confirmed until you have received a notification from the Partnership. Q: Can I reapply if I am not accepted into the program? Yes, you may reapply if you meet the program’s minimum qualifications. Q: Is there an application fee? No. There is no fee to apply to the Partnership’s programs. Q: How much is tuition? There is no cost to attend the Insightful Governance: Data Literacy for Leaders. Q: Where will sessions take place? The Data Literacy for Leaders program consists of three half-day virtual sessions, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT. You are expected to prepare for and attend every session and complete any pre-work or readings assigned between sessions. Q: What should I do if I have to miss parts of a session or an entire session? Do you offer make-up sessions? Graduation from Partnership programs is contingent upon full attendance and participation in our training sessions. In the event of a conflict, please notify a Partnership staff member as soon as possible, even before the first session is held. Should you miss any part of a session, we will work with you to provide resources for the missed content. Q: Who should I contact if I have more questions about this program? If you have additional questions, please contact Asher Shaw-Smith Gendelman at ashawsmith@ourpublicservice.org. Back to course catalog
