Data-Powered Positive Deviance – Getting Started

This self-paced course introduces you to Data-Powered Positive Deviance, a method that uses digital data to identify and learn from individuals or communities who achieve exceptional results despite facing similar challenges as their peers.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone working in policy-making, development, or data analysis who wants to move beyond traditional top-down approaches. 

What will you learn?
By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to uncover and amplify existing solutions, making your interventions more effective and sustainable. The course includes a mix of theoretical concepts, practical examples, and interactive exercises to help you get a comprehensive understanding of DPPD.

Topics: digital data, positive deviance, community solutions

Duration: 3 hours

Certificate: There will be a certificate issued after successfully completing this course.

Course Provider: GIZ Data Lab

Course Developers: Andreas Pawelke, Basma Albanna, Robin Nowok, Catherine Vogel

Course Contact: GIZ Data Lab: datalab@giz.de 

License: CC-BY-SA


Publication Date: November 12, 2024