Data Analytics for Policy Professionals (DAPP) Program
Upon earning the Data Mastery badge, participants receive a micro-certificate in Data Analysis for Policy Professionals issued by The George Washington University, which appears on official academic records and can be shared with employers.
What You'll Gain
Contact with former and current employees from the federal government, think tanks, and global institutions.
Real-world skills in leadership, advocacy, negotiation, fundraising, and communication.
Firsthand understanding of policymaking and multilateral collaboration across different sectors, including defense, foreign policy, economics, trade, environmental issues and more.
A strong, diverse network across sectors and regions.
The ability to analyze global trends, security risks, and economic shifts shaping international affairs.
Program Structure
Online and In-Person Options
Data Literacy Badge
(2 credits, 2 beginner-level courses)
Data Proficiency Badge
(3 credits, 3 courses, ≥1 intermediate or advanced)
Data Fluency Badge
(4 credits, 4 courses, ≥2 intermediate or advanced)
Data Mastery Badge
(6 credits, 5 courses (≥3 advanced) + 1-credit Capstone supervised by DAPP Program Director)
How it Works
Sign up for 1-credit intensive courses, offered both online and in-person and mostly over the weekends.
Earn a new credential badge for each course level completed (Data Literacy through Data Mastery).
Complete six credits — five courses plus a Capstone Project — to earn the micro-certificate in Data Analysis for Policy Professionals.
Transfer up to 6 credits toward an Elliott School Master's Program or Graduate Certificate*
Three DAPP courses (3 credits) can fulfill the Elliott School’s three-credit methods requirement for MA students with advisor approval.
Non-credit seminars are also available for general professional development.