Data is one of an organisation's most valuable assets, but only when it is managed and used with clear purpose. This course helps business leaders define a data strategy that supports organisational goals, from identifying high-value data use cases to establishing governance, data quality, architecture choices, analytics capabilities and a data-driven culture. Participants learn how to prioritise investments, manage risks and measure value, and develop a practical data strategy roadmap that links data initiatives directly to business outcomes.
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Many organisations invest in data platforms and dashboards without clear business value. This course gives you a structured approach to data strategy so that investments in data, analytics and AI are prioritised, governed and measured according to the value they create.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course combines strategic frameworks with case studies, maturity assessments, use-case prioritisation workshops, governance design exercises and peer review of participants' data strategy roadmaps.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is suitable for:
Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
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