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How much is the course?
The course has been funded by ECHO and ADH, so participation in this round of training is available for free to participants.
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How long does it take to complete the course?
Participation in Zoom sessions takes a total of 10 hours over 4 weeks, according to the schedule. We meet from Tuesday to Friday for 1 hour per day in Week 1, we then have a 1-hour session in Week 2, then we meet again for 1 hour per day in Week 3 from Tuesday to Friday, and another hour session in Week 4. There are small homework assignments in Week 1 and 3 that could take another 1-2 hours. The "Data Residential" program is a full 2-day programme that includes 16 hours of sessions, plus an evening dinner on Day 1.
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Is there a certificate for completing the course?
Yes, you will receive this upon completion of the course.
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What language is the course in?
The course is taught in English. If you would like us to add ai-translated subtitles in your language, please let us know. If you would like to contribute translation corrections for your language, please let us know and we can provide you with a file to correct the translations!
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What do I need in order to participate in the course? And is there any prerequisite?
You will need a computer and internet connection to participate in the live sessions weekly and to complete and submit quizzes and assignments. Other than that, an open mind and a willingness to participate in group discussions will help you get the most from the course! There is no prerequisite for taking this course.
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How many people can sign up from each organisation?
There is no limit to how many participants can enrol in the online curriculum, but as a guideline, we’d expect to have from 2-5 participants per organisation. For the in-person portion of the training, we may need to limit participants depending on budget/venue restrictions, for example, it may make sense to try to have 2 people per organisation participate in the live training. We will ask you to confirm 2 participants to attend the live training by the end of the first week of training, and any others who are interested will join a waitlist. After that deadline, if there are still spots available we may then open up registration to those on the waitlist, up to a total of 30 people.
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For the live training, what costs are covered for participants?
We have a budget for the venue, food, and perhaps some accommodation and travel costs for participants. If your organisation is able to help with accommodation and flight costs for staff from your organisation, that would be helpful, so that we can accommodate more participants from lesser-resourced organisations. But again - we’ll try to meet the needs you have. If you have questions around this, or need additional funding support to attend the in-person portion of the training, then please let us know.
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For the live training, how many days should participants plan to be in location if they are travelling to attend?
The live training will take place for 2 days in Juba. It would be necessary to arrive the day before the training starts and to plan on leaving the day after the training ends, so a stay spanning 4-days. We are planning to have the in-person training on the 10th and 11th of October, with travel before and after the training. So please plan to arrive at the training venue by the 9th of October and plan to leave on the 12th of October. We will re-confirm the dates in late September once the number of participants and venue have been confirmed.
Data Class: Digital Literacy Training for Frontline Cash Teams
Responsible and thoughtful data management focused on in-country humanitarian teams. Join a global online community committed to excellence in data processing.
Do any of the following sound familiar for your team:
Confusion & Fear
Data processes seem to be driven more around confusion and fear of (not) complying with legal requirements rather than improving your services to and protecting affected individuals
Difficult to Put Into Practice
‘Sharing data’ sounds like it should be easy, but it takes months to agree a data sharing agreement...and even then, it's difficult to put into practice
Unused Data
You collect lots of data...but so much of it just sits, unused and un-analysed, because your team doesn’t have the time or the capacity to sift through it all
No 'Culture of Data'
Your team members have varying knowledge of data practices and management. You have a strong 'team culture', but you're not sure if you have a very strong 'culture of data' yet.
Compliance-Centric
You feel that 'the data system' is created to primarily serve legal and reporting requirements - but you want data processes to work for people first.
Unsure Where to Start
You've been asked to complete a 'Data Protection Impact Assessment' for your programme, but aren't sure where to start...
You are the expert on the ‘people’ in your programme – but do you have the confidence in your own data literacy to influence a better way forward?
This course allows you and your team an opportunity to upskill your digital literacy in responsible data as you deliver cash and voucher assistance. Why? So we can actually serve affected people better through our data, putting them at the centre of our processes, instead of asking all of our ‘people’ to comply with our ‘data requirements’.
Who is this Programme For?
Frontline humanitarian cash and voucher assistance team members:
Data collectors, community workers, and administrators
who input data into your system.
Programme Managers
who are required to make decisions based on the data.
M&E, Information Management, or Sector Officers
who collect, manage, and analyse data with the cash team.
Logistics or finance staff members
who are heavily involved in the frontline operations of running your cash and voucher programme.
What Will You Achieve by Taking this Course?
Put 'People' at the Center of Data Management
So many of our humanitarian systems seem to revolve around data and reporting. By the end of this course, we want you to instead keep 'people' firmly at the center of all your data processing.
Complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment
There are several important questions to consider and answer to complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment. You will be equipped to think through the 7 basic sections of a DPIA and fill one out for your own programme!
Feel Confident Discussing Big, Hairy, Scary Data Topics
If anyone has ever mentioned 'Data Protection' and you've felt your mind switch off and want to run away - then you're normal! But by the end of this course, we want you to feel confident to engage in those big data conversations!
Run a Better 'Data Awareness' Campaign
One of the best ways we can easily improve our data practices is to do a better job at making people aware of their rights, aware of what we're doing with their data, and aware of how they can follow up with us!
What will you get access to when you enroll?
When you sign up, you'll get access to the 'Data Class Online' course as well as the global 'Data Class Community' where you'll be able to engage with other humanitarians on the topics taught in the course.
Have a Sneak Peek at the Curriculum!
Data Class Week #1
The 4-P Framework of Data Fundamentals
In week 1, we look at the 4-P Framework, including Power Dynamics, Process, Particulars, and People – the foundations of responsible data handling. We’ll dive into ‘consent’, understand the stages of data cycles, look at data inventories, and discuss data flows and access.
Data Class Coaching Check-in Week #2
During our second week, we will have one check-in - which will be to discuss what challenges you see in your own programme, and what ‘next step’ you want to take to improve data processes on your team.
Data Class Week #3
Next-Level Data Skills
In week 3, we explore the data rights and data sharing (and data sharing agreements). Next, we turn our attention to risks and harms, where you'll be given a cheatsheet to identify potential risks and mitigating activities.
Data Class Coaching Check-in Week #4
During our fourth week together, we will have one check-in - which will be (again) to reflect on challenges and next steps in your own team and projects.
Data Residential - 2-Day In-Person Training
You will look at data through the eyes of a programme participant. We’ll uncover challenges of ‘access’ in data use, identify barriers and work toward solutions. Then, you’ll be challenged to create unique awareness materials to drive better understanding of data rights and processes. We’ll explore alternatives for receiving aid without data, and start to craft your own Data Protection Impact Assessment.
Data Class: Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments
(Online - 2 hours)
Discover the vital skill of conducting and writing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) through a concise online module. In just 2 hours, this self-paced module will equip you with the skills to finish creating your own!
What learning methods and resources does the course use and provide?
This training course is meant to be interactive. We use video-teaching to introduce the concepts, and use group discussions, polls, quizzes, and assignments to help participants put the concepts into action.
Want to see behind the scenes of the previous Live Training of the Data Class in South Sudan?
Frequently Asked Questions
Sign up if you're a member of a frontline team, and you're interested in upskilling your digital literacy!
And complete your own Data Protection Impact Assessment by the end of it!