Develop new data skills with
the ODI’s expert trainers
We offer a mix of short introductory courses, and longer courses that offer opportunities to really explore an area and even become certified by the ODI as a professional. View our current course selection below or contact our data skills experts direct, about how to assess and develop data literacy in your organisation and sector.
Our Courses

Open Data in a Day
Learn how to discover, use and describe the benefits of open data, and how it impacts your organisation on this live, instructor-led, online and interactive course.

Introduction to Data Ethics
This two-hour online course gives an introduction to the concept of data ethics, how it is addressed in other domains, and how data ethics can be applied to help ...

Anonymisation is for Everyone
This course will introduce the latest thinking on anonymisation and work through a practical exercise in anonymising data while maintaining utility and minimising risk.

Applying Machine Learning & AI Techniques to Data
On this course you will learn to apply machine learning and AI techniques to data and discover how ethical frameworks can help avoid teaching machines bad habits. ...

Strategic Data Skills
This course will equip you with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and technical know-how to make better decisions using data. It’s a comprehensive course for people who want to work strategically ...

Building Healthy Data Ecosystems
Our experts help you address common fears and misconceptions that can stop data getting to those who need it.

Data Ethics Professional
This course aims to certify those who can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability, to apply tools and help others make better use of data, whilst minimising harmful impacts...

Train the Trainer
Our Train the Trainer programme aims to enable you to become an ODI Registered Trainer. Ideal for those who are beginning to teach others about open data or those who have been doing it for sometime...

Open Data Essentials [FREE]
This programme has been designed to enable you to discover what open data is and how it is changing the lives of everyone on our planet.
Beginner Level.

Finding Stories in Data [FREE]
When effectively analysed and presented in a clear and compelling way, data has the potential to create impact. ..
Intermediate Level.
This course has been awesome and a great stepping stone to build confidence in using data no matter which industry you are from.
Director, Qina Consulting
The assignments were the highlight of the course. They were well designed – it’s good to use real live data from a different sphere than I’m used to working in. And I really liked how they built on the previous assignment learnings.
Digital Analyst, Boots
This has been an eye-opening journey for me. Looking at data over the last six weeks I learned to understand it’s value, different ways of looking at it, the impact it can have on people’s lives and the value of predicting the future.
Gretl M
Our Team

Ben Timney
Head of Learning
Dr David Tarrant
Academic Lead
Tom Pieroni
Learning Manager
Lucy Knight
Data Trainer
Jack Schofield
Learning Developer
Siobhan Donegan
Learning Coordinator
Lou Lynch
Multimedia DesignerWould you like to develop data skills across your whole team or organisation?
Our courses can be run for groups of up to 14 people. And, we can tailor our content to your context and needs. We can work with you to identify the data skills required across your business, creating training that meets your organisation’s needs. Our training approaches include: E-learning, Interactive and virtual workshops, Games and Blended learning programmes.
Contact our Data Skills Experts to discuss how we can improve your organisations data literacy.