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LIT Leadership Academy

Winter Cohort Now Open

This is offered virtually beginning on January 28th for 2 hours every week.

LIT Leadership Academy is a six-week interactive workshop that meets every Tuesday and has weekly assignments. From day one, participants will gain practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world.

“But I don’t want to be a trainer…why should I take this course?”

The LIT Leadership Academy tackles a key challenge faced by today’s business professionals: how to effectively wear multiple hats while delivering real results. From simplifying complex data to leading teams and ensuring customer success, this course gives you the tools to excel. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, lead with confidence, and drive product adoption—all with a focus on data-driven outcomes that matter to your business and your customers. It’s about making sure you’re not just getting by, but thriving in every role you play.

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DATA DECODED - NAVIGATING THE HIDDEN DATASPHERE

Data is all around you—whether you’re managing business finances, tracking customer behavior, or even planning your next trip. But the challenge is most of us don’t know how to identify and use the data we’re already interacting with.

Data Decoded helps you uncover the invisible data driving your decisions without getting lost in spreadsheets or complicated tools. Whether handling finances, customer activity, or organizing your day-to-day tasks, this course breaks down how data is intertwined with today’s technology and shows you the common traps businesses fall into when handling data.

We’ll start by exploring the history of data and how technology transformed its role in today’s world. You’ll learn to recognize the hidden data you already interact with and build a simple, actionable data strategy that helps you make smarter decisions—no coding or technical expertise required.

At Be Data Lit, we believe data should be approachable and actionable. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to speak the language of data and use it as a tool for success in your business or career.

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TABLEAU 101 - INTRO TO TABLEAU AND DATA VISUALIZATION

Unlock the power of data with this comprehensive introduction to Tableau and data visualization, taught by Sarah Nell-Rodriquez, the expert who built the very courses that Tableau uses to this day!

This course will guide you through the essentials of transforming raw data into meaningful visualizations, equipping you with the knowledge to create interactive dashboards. 

Not only will you learn from the person who designed Tableau’s core education programs, but you’ll also gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in the world of data visualization.

Topics to be covered:

  • Introduction to data visualization principles

  • Navigating the Tableau interface

  • Connecting to different data sources (Excel, CSV, databases)

  • Creating basic visualizations (bar charts, line charts, scatter plots)

  • Designing interactive dashboards

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TABLEAU 201 - ADVANCED DATA VISUALIZATION AND ANALYTICS

Take your Tableau skills to the next level with this advanced course on data visualization and analytics. Led by Sarah Nell-Rodriquez, who built Tableau’s core educational courses, this workshop

You’ll learn advanced techniques to analyze, visualize, and present your data, building on your existing knowledge to create professional-level, interactive dashboards. 

This course is perfect for those ready to enhance their Tableau expertise and apply it to more complex data challenges.

Topics to be covered:

  • Advanced chart types (heat maps, Gantt charts, histograms)

  • Creating calculated fields and table calculations

  • Applying parameters and sets for dynamic analysis

  • Integrating multiple data sources with joins and blends

  • Data storytelling best practices