1.1 Introduction
Time: ~15 minutes
What You'll Learn
- Why data literacy matters more than ever
- What this course covers (and what it doesn't)
- How the interactive lesson format works
- Your personal data context: where you already encounter data at work
Key Concepts
This lesson establishes your starting point. Data literacy isn't about becoming a statistician -- it's about being able to read, interpret, and question the numbers that show up in your work every day.
You'll talk with Claude about:
- Where data already shows up in your job (reports, dashboards, presentations)
- What makes you uncomfortable or uncertain about data
- What you'd like to be able to do by the end of this course
Claude will tailor examples throughout the course to match your role and industry.
Why This Matters
Every day, decisions get made based on data. Some of that data is solid. Some of it is misleading. And most people in the room can't tell the difference.
This course gives you the tools to tell the difference -- and then use AI to do the analysis that used to require a data team.
How to Start
Open Claude Desktop and say:
start lesson 1.1Claude will introduce the course, learn about your work, and help you map out where data already shows up in your day.
Skills You'll Use Later
- Understanding your data context (used throughout)
- Getting comfortable with the conversational format
- Identifying where data literacy gaps cost you time or confidence