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Think your org is data-informed? Think again. Most companies are still making bad decisions—just with dashboards attached. Discover why traditional data literacy fails—and what it really takes to build a culture where data drives action.
At Turning Data Into Wisdom, we issue digital credentials to recognize meaningful learning, applied skills, and progressive growth in data literacy and decision-making. These badges go beyond simple participation—they validate how learners think, apply, and lead with data in today’s AI-driven world.
We offer a structured, four-level microcredential framework that reflects not only the time and depth of learning, but also the complexity of skills and level of integration demonstrated. Each level is designed to guide learners from foundational awareness to advanced, strategic application—supporting both individual growth and organizational impact.
Time Commitment: 1~ 1-2 hours
Focus: Exposure to emerging ideas and key concepts
Purpose: Introduce critical themes and encourage reflection
Example Badges
These badges recognize an entry point into essential thinking and data topics—perfect for those starting their journey.
Time Commitment: ~4 hours
Focus: Individual, applied skills
Purpose: Build hands-on fluency with core concepts and tools
Example Badges
These credentials certify competency in specific, standalone skills. They’re building blocks toward deeper understanding.
Time Commitment: ~8 hours
Focus: Higher-order themes that integrate multiple skills
Purpose: Apply skills in context, solve complex problems, think critically
Example Badge
Proficiency Badges represent the ability to connect and apply multiple skill areas using structured frameworks and decision-making strategies.
Time Commitment: 12+ hours / multi-week program
Focus: Strategic leadership, integration, and real-world impact
Purpose: Lead with data, influence decisions, and drive change
Example Badges
Professional Credentials demonstrate a learner’s ability to orchestrate multiple competencies at a strategic level—positioning them as data-informed leaders within their organization.
Each badge includes embedded metadata that links back to this page, providing context, learning outcomes, and verification. Badges may also include the date of completion and learning objectives.
Our badges align with our mission:
Helping people think better, lead smarter, and act wiser—with data. Our mission is to empower professionals to think critically, lead strategically, and make confident, data-informed decisions.
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