Data Visualization

Data for Decision-Making in Healthcare Course

Transform Data into Action in Clinical and Operational Settings

Data for Decision-Making in Healthcare is an intensive 8-week course designed to help current and aspiring healthcare professionals become confident users of data in their day-to-day work. Through a mix of lecture, discussion, and hands-on lab sessions, participants will learn to interpret, visualize, and present healthcare data in ways that inform better decisions—whether in clinical settings, administrative operations, or community health.

Structured for real-world application, the course emphasizes practical tools like Excel and Power BI and culminates in a capstone project where students deliver a data-driven recommendation tailored to their specific interests or roles.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand the different types of healthcare data: clinical, operational, financial, and patient-reported

  • Evaluate data quality and identify common limitations or red flags

  • Design and build effective dashboards that communicate insights clearly

  • Use data storytelling to support strategic and patient-centered decisions

  • Deliver a capstone case study presentation using real-world datasets

Course Details:

  • Modality: Live virtual sessions, 2 days per week

  • Format: 1 hour of instruction + 1 hour of hands-on lab per session

  • Tools Used: Excel (required), Power BI (optional)

  • Capstone: A final presentation using a dataset of the student’s choice

Who Should Enroll:

This course is ideal for:

  • Clinical and administrative healthcare professionals looking to enhance their data fluency

  • Public health professionals and students preparing for roles in analytics or health policy

  • Anyone interested in translating health data into meaningful, actionable insights

No advanced analytics experience is required. The course is accessible to beginners but rigorous enough to challenge professionals seeking to sharpen their decision-making and communication skills.

If you're ready to bridge the gap between data and healthcare impact, this course will give you the tools, confidence, and insight to lead with clarity.