Learning philosophy

Our learning
philosophy

We are data specialists, so our materials are developed from our expertise across the data management spectrum

We can often think if we read a book or attend a one-day course then we will master a new skill or competency, however, being effective in a role is much more than that.

We offer a resource rich learning environment with ongoing access to our training resources. This learning environment exists to support, develop and hone skills, knowledge and experience in Data Management.

We have worked to:

  • Start all our training from the point of a common everyday experience
  • Introduce concepts slowly, with clear examples and relevant questions
  • Fill our courses with exercises underpinned by a consistent case study
  • Make the experience engaging, using a variety of media, to energise learning
  • Create materials and learning opportunities in a realistic learning time-frame

EXPERT LED
We want you to gain real-world wisdom from our certified data management specialists

IT’S ABOUT YOU
It is not about us telling you everything we know, it is about us developing competency in you

JARGON FREE​
We use everyday language and examples to make managing data easy to learn and understand

Our Competency Model

Our courses are supported by a competency model that:
  • Enables you to consider where your staff, or you as an individual, currently sit and how you can advance to the next level 
  • Provides a pathway to grow your data competency
  • Enforces a discipline in our instructional design practices so courses meet an intended and specific competency 

Aware

PRE COURSE

I am aware of the need and key concepts in the discipline.

I am encouraged that seemly impossible problems can be solved.

I can imagine the world could be different.

POST COURSE

I can name the definitions of key concepts.

I can work on defined processes that contribute to the desired outcomes.

APPLYING

PRE COURSE

I can apply the discipline to my role with guidance and review.

I am encouraged that I can participate in the solution to problems.

I know the world can be different and I know some techniques to effect change.

POST COURSE

I know what techniques are relevant to my role and follow them with coaching and mentoring support.

I understand what data governance does.

ACHIEVING

PRE COURSE

I can apply the discipline to my role with minimal guidance and review.

I am encouraged that the organisation performance is recognisably different.

Each day, I can maintain the level of performance that I need to.

POST COURSE

I am able to detect the quality of work and when there are likely to be issues.

I can contribute to the development of relevant responses.

ADAPTING

PRE COURSE

I have detailed knowledge of my discipline or technique and can provide advice and guidance to others.

I feel competent in what I do, but desire to be even better.

I am often called upon to assist others and have professional recognition.

POST COURSE

I can assess current performance and adjust activity to maintain performance within thresholds.

I can plan for change, make change recommendations, present them coherently and deliver well defined change.

Learning programs

Our programs are graded by levels.  This means they are pitched at defined levels of difficulty and expertise with targeted development objectives

LEVEL 1

Assist participants transition from
AWARE to APPLYING

LEVEL 2

Assist participants transition from
APPLYING to ACHIEVING

LEVEL 3 

Assist participants transition from
ACHIEVING to ADAPTING