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Applied Data Analysis for Policymakers

Develop a Deeper Understanding of Data Analysis and its Policy Applications

Locations Offered
Washington, D.C.
Dates
6/3 – 6/7
7/29 – 8/2
Duration
5 Days
Fees
$4800

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Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Executive Education Series: Analyze and Visualize Data Sets to Shape Policymaking

Mastering data analysis is critical for policy professionals as well-parsed data empowers us to set realistic goals, build predictive models, and make better informed decisions. In this program, you will gain advanced, evolving data analytics knowledge from in-field experts so you can apply data to decision-making and engage data with policymaking.

Upskill to Advance your Career through
Specialized Knowledge from Global Leaders.

Johannes Urpelainen
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Professor of Energy, Resources and Environment
Founding Director, Initiative for Sustainable Energy Policy (ISEP)

Award-winning author of six books and 200+ referenced articles on environmental politics, energy policy, and global governance. As one of the world's top energy policy experts, he frequently advises governments, international organizations, and the private sector on energy and the environment.

Increase Your Value to Your Organization

For Future Policy Leaders

Johns Hopkins SAIS Executive Education Series programs invite both experienced and new generation leaders to make better data-driven policy decisions. This course is designed especially for professionals in industry, government, and the non-profit sector who need a keen understanding of data analytics to advance their research and practice.

Transform Expert Knowledge into Policy and Practice

As you progress through the program, you’ll increase your capacity to shape and influence policy with evolving knowledge to:

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of data analytics, including both statistical principles and statistical programming methods.
  • Master key techniques of data collection, wrangling, descriptive analysis, regression models, predictive analysis, simulation, and visualization.
  • Apply data analytics to real-world cases in international affairs, public policy, and business.

Expedited Executive Education at Capitol Hill

Gain applicable, transformative knowledge and professional skills for maximum impact in your field during this week-long program, combining:

Program Schedule

Day 1 | Introduction to R Statistical Programming
  • The Basics: downloading, installing, and using R and RStudio
  • The Foundation: Essentials of statistical programming in R

Day 2 | Data Collection, Management, and Manipulation
  • Principles of data description and visualization
  • Descriptive statistics using R
  • Data visualization using R

Day 3 | Basic Statistical Analysis Using R
  • Predictive modeling using R
  • Simulations and thought experiments using R

Day 4 | Applications of Data Analytics to the Policy World
  • Analyzing and visualizing global data sets
  • Working with big data and online data scraping
  • Relevant examples from contemporary domestic and international policy challenges

Day 5 | Plenary
  • Presentations and white-boarding
  • Program completion reception and certificate ceremony
  • Networking opportunities and Washington, D.C. tours

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Surround Yourself with Policy Experts and Thought Leaders

Our new, state-of-the-art facility, the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, immerses you at Capitol Hill—a global hub of knowledge, expertise, and policy leadership. Meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, experts, researchers, and faculty from all nine Johns Hopkins academic divisions.

Convenient, Commuter-Friendly Location

Nestled among the National Mall and the U.S. Capitol Building, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies is conveniently located within walking distance of countless iconic museums, monuments, and historic buildings. And we're commuter-friendly, with the Archives Metro Station just one block away.

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