Data analysis · Beginner · 12 live learning hours

Certificate of completion

Learners who meet the course participation and practical assessment requirements receive a Solid Elf certificate of completion.

What you will learn

Define a usable data dictionary and collection checks
Identify missingness, duplication and inconsistent records
Document secure handover, provenance and corrections

Course outline

Week 1: Research purpose, instrument design, consent and a data dictionary
Week 2: Validation rules, piloting, missingness and duplication checks
Week 3: Secure transfer, cleaning logs and an analysis-ready handover

Practical project

A validated collection instrument, data dictionary and quality-control log.

Before you start

Basic spreadsheet skills; useful for researchers and field teams.

Learning format

Fully online and live. 3 weeks · 6 sessions · 2 hours per session, twice each week. Cohort dates and the two weekly meeting days are agreed during enrolment. Allow an additional 1–2 hours of independent practice each week.

Exercises should use synthetic, de-identified or otherwise authorised material. Do not bring confidential client records or live credentials into a training session.

What the fee includes

Live tuition, guided exercises, reusable templates and feedback on your practical assignment. Software licences and internet access are not included. The published fee is per learner; any applicable tax and payment instructions are stated in writing before you pay. Certificate of completion is provided to learners who meet the course participation and assessment requirements.

Software and reference material

Explore official reference material ↗. Training is independently offered by Solid Elf; no software-vendor accreditation or certification is claimed unless explicitly stated.

Secure Data Collection & Quality Control