1546 | Data Analysis and Decision Making for Government Certificate
The DADM program will expand participants’ knowledge of analytics fundamentals, and help them stay on top of an ever-changing field. They will learn how to effectively interpret, package, and present data to different decision makers with ease.
The 60-hour program will have open enrollment and be limited to a cohort of 18-24 participants. All classes will meet in-person at UGA Griffin campus. The cost of the program includes one registration to the 2026 Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference.
The primary audience for the program is state, local, and school government staff. Within this group, we anticipate pulling largely from finance, IT, or communications. However, the program would be open to all staffers. This is not a program for elected officials.
Mail-In Registration Form for 2025-26 DADM
Program Learning Objectives
Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:
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Create engaging charts and presentations to incorporate best practices
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Use data storytelling and data analytics skills to present effectively to various audiences
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Articulate data clearly and concisely to a broad range of decision makers
Course Outline
Module 1, "Beginning Our Data Journey"
Module 2 "The Discerning Data Chooser"
Module 3 "Using the Tools"
Module 4 "Finishing the Puzzle"
Module 5 "Completing Our Data Journey"
Conference and Graduation (optional)
Notes
- The program runs from September to March each year. It is delivered in two-day in-person modules one week each month. Class runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
- The program is offered at UGA Griffin campus in Griffin, GA.
- The Data Analytics Conference and graduation are included as part of the Data Analysis and Decision Making for Government Certificate program (optional) dates for the 2025-26 cohort is March 2026
- The $2,250 fee covers all instructor fees, books, assessments, and one (1) registration for the 2026 Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference. Lodging and other travel related expenses for the regular modules are not covered in that fee.
- The University of Georgia is committed to full inclusion of all students. Participants who by nature of a documented disability require accommodations should contact their instructor.