Data Literacy and Skills Portal:
Bridging the Gap for Soldiers and Civilians
Your Unified Platform for Data Literacy
Enabling a Data-Driven Army
The TRADOC Data Literacy Portal is your central hub for accessing high-quality data literacy training across the TRADOC enterprise in support of ADP 3-13 which serves as the Army’s foundational doctrine for information. This portal represents a key initiative spearheaded by the Command Chief Data and Analytics Office (C2DAO) in direct support of the Army Data and Analytics Learning Strategy’s vision to make data a strategic asset. By unifying and amplifying the expertise of data literacy Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from all TRADOC Centers of Excellence (CoEs), we are empowering Soldiers and Civilians to leverage data for informed decision-making.
Recognizing the critical importance of data literacy in today’s data-driven Army, C2DAO is committed to providing Soldiers and Civilians with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage data for informed decision-making.
Take 1st
From Data to Decisions: Mastering the Basics
**Prerequisite to Data Literacy 101
1-hour self-paced online course explaining basic concepts, terminology, and the need for data analytics.
Take 2nd
Data Literacy 101
In this comprehensive two-day course held at TRADOC HQ, you will gain a deep understanding of the importance of data literacy in your daily activities. You will also learn valuable techniques for using data to make well-informed data-driven decisions.
Take 3rd
Data Literacy 201
DL 201 builds on DL 101, focusing on advanced data governance and the Defense Data Orchestration Framework (DDOF). Participants will learn about DDOF’s impact on data access and interoperability in the Department of Defense.
Coming soon!
For Senior Leaders
Data Executive Course
This intensive 2-day course is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers seeking to champion data-driven transformation within their organizations. Building on the foundational data literacy principles of understanding, analyzing, and communicating with data, this course focuses on the strategic imperatives of building and leading a data-enabled organization in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
More Data and Digital Skills Training
Curated Data Literacy Lessons
Short modules to enhance your education in data literacy offered in an e-learning format. Check them out in our TRADOC Evolve the Workforce Academy!
Learn from the Best
Courses by TRADOC’s Data Literacy Experts, Curated by the Command Chief Data and Analytics Office (C2DAO)
This collection of world-class data literacy training has been carefully curated by the Command Chief Data and Analytics Office (C2DAO) to ensure you have access to the best resources available across TRADOC and beyond. Benefit from the collective wisdom of leading TRADOC data SMEs, knowing that the training reflects the latest best practices and real-world applications. There are flexible learning options to fit your busy schedule and preferred learning style.
- Choose from a range of:
- Online Courses
- Learn at your own pace and on your own time with self-paced online modules.
- In-Person Courses
- Engage directly with expert instructors and fellow learners in a dynamic classroom setting.
Army Data Literacy Training & Executive Courses
Courses from data analytics experts across the Army & academia, offered both online and in person.
Featured Course
Become a Data Literacy Leader
West Point’s Train the Trainer Program
Developed by the Center for Data Analysis and Statistics (CDAS) at West Point, this course empowers data SMEs within your organization to become certified instructors of the Data Literacy 101 course. CDAS brings unparalleled expertise in data analytics, statistical methodologies, and big data analytics, ensuring a high-quality training experience.
- By training your own instructors, your organization can:
- Customize training delivery
- Tailor the Data Literacy 101 course to align with your organization’s specific needs and context.
- Foster a data-driven culture
- Empower your personnel to confidently engage with data and contribute to data-informed decisions.
