Data Skills for Public Sector Leaders
A DFAT-funded Australia Awards short course building knowledge management and data analytics skills in the Philippines.
The challenge
Public sector organisations in the Philippines hold growing volumes of data. Turning that data into evidence for policy and operational decisions takes more than tools: it needs strong knowledge management, sound governance and the confidence to analyse and question data. Australia Awards Philippines wanted a short course that would build these capabilities and lead to real change back in participants' workplaces.
Our approach
Ronan Analytics was the service provider for Strategic Knowledge Management and Data Analytics for Evidence-Based Decision Making. We designed and coordinated the course with local and Australian experts across four components:
a five-day onsite intensive
online learning modules
coaching on each participant's Re-Entry Action Plan
a final colloquium where participants shared their results.
The course covered how to improve knowledge management and analytics processes during digital transformation, how to design data governance frameworks that suit each organisation, how to integrate KM tools with existing systems, and how to apply analytics to complex datasets, including gender, disability and social inclusion data. Participants worked hands-on with Power BI to visualise data and support decisions.
The outcomes
Participants rated their competency improvement at an average of 4.68 out of 5.
Many applied what they learned straight away, putting their Re-Entry Action Plans into practice in their own agencies.
Participants reported better efficiency, deeper insights and more structured decision-making.
This was the latest of several Australia Awards short courses where the program engaged Ronan Analytics to lead the data analytics component.
In their words
"The frameworks introduced helped me manage knowledge strategically. Power BI made it easier to visualise data and support better decisions."
Course Participant
"Ronan Analytics has demonstrated strong skills in applied analytics, product prototyping, and stakeholder engagement. Their ability to manage cross-border collaboration and deliver high-quality output has enhanced our programs."
Milalin Javellana, Program Director, Australia Awards and Alumni Engagement Program – Philippines
