Gender Analytics Capstone Project from Coursera

It’s time to use your Gender Analytics skills to tackle a real-world challenge in your capstone project.

In the final course in the Gender Analytics Specialization offered by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, you will practice your Gender Analytics skills in an applied learning project that will take you through the entire process for using gender-based insights to generate innovative solutions. You will be expected to think about the problem using an intersectional gender lens, explore both quantitative and qualitative data, apply human-centered design methodologies to developing prototypes, and plan for roll out in an organization, market or community. This activity provides a hands-on learning opportunity to practice critical skills for Gender Analytics.

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Syllabus

Identify the problem to solve

Identifying the right problem to solve is an essential first step. Most projects that don’t succeed failed to get the problem statement right at the outset. In this module, you will be introduced to a real-world case and given some quantitative data to analyze. (Next week, you’ll get some qualitative evidence to compare and contrast with the quantitative evidence you have this week.) You are expected to examine the data sources, select which data might be relevant, and use the data to generate insights about the problem you want to solve. You’ll get a chance to think about what you can learn by looking at data intersectionally. This will be a great opportunity for you to leverage what you learned in Course 2 on Inclusive Analytic Techniques.

Using inclusive analysis to reframe the problem

This week, you will gain access to additional qualitative evidence. You are expected to compare the quantitative and qualitative insights and push yourself to get a deeper understanding of the underlying needs of women-led businesses. Let the data “speak” rather than imposing your assumptions on them. You will then use the insights to reframe the problem you are trying to solve.

Ideation, prototyping and iteration

In this week, you will use your human-centered design skills to brainstorm ideas about potential solutions (either a product, service, process, or policy) to the problem statement you created in Week 2. Then, you will select one of these ideas to prototype. You will also get a chance to think through how you would test your idea and determine whether it is worth pursuing. This is your chance to be creative!

Making a change plan

In this final week of the Capstone, you will develop an action plan that anticipates potential barriers you may face in implementing your ideas and assesses the resources and modes of collaboration you require to move forward with your plan. You will also practice strategic storytelling to effectively communicate your ideas and generate support. This would be a great opportunity for you to leverage the knowledge you gained in Course 4 on Transformational Leadership. You will then complete your final project submission for peer review. You are on track to earn your Gender Analytics Specialization Certificate!

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Teaches how to use gender-based insights to create groundbreaking solutions

This course is part of a series of Gender Analytics courses

Taught by experts from the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE)

May require an intersectional gender lens

Students are expected to have some background knowledge in gender analytics

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Gender Analytics Capstone Project with these activities:

Assess Capstone Problem Statement

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By completing this assessment, you will evaluate the problem statement of your capstone project and assess its feasibility, relevance, and potential impact.

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Define the problem statement.
Specify the parameters of the project.
Identify the potential impact and beneficiaries of the project.
Analyze the feasibility of the project.
Determine if the project aligns with the requirements of the course.

Develop a User-Centered Design Prototype

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Through this exercise, you will practice your Human-Centered Design skills by developing a prototype for your capstone project.

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Define the problem you are trying to solve.
Identify your target audience.
Brainstorm possible solutions.
Create a prototype of your solution.
Test your prototype with users.

Workshop: Develop a Change Management Plan

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This workshop will assist in developing a change management plan that explores potential barriers and identifies resources to ensure a successful implementation of your capstone project.

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Identify the potential barriers to implementing your project.
Develop strategies and an action plan to overcome these barriers.
Identify the resources you will need to implement your project.
Develop a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed of your progress.

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Peer Code Review

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Engage with fellow students and provide constructive feedback on their work.

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Review a fellow student's capstone deliverables such as datasets, analysis, or prototypes.
Provide feedback on their work, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
Engage in discussions to exchange insights and ideas.

Contribution to Gender Analytics

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This project will provide you with an opportunity to contribute to the field of Gender Analytics while also showcasing your skills.

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Choose a topic related to Gender Analytics.
Conduct thorough research.
Create a blog post, article, or presentation on your topic.
Share your work with others.

Career center

Learners who complete Gender Analytics Capstone Project will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Director of Inclusion and Diversity

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Data Analyst

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Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

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Financial Analyst

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Management Consultant

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Business Analyst

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Operations Research Analyst

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Market Research Analyst

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Research Analyst

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Chief Diversity Officer

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Human Resources Manager

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Policy Analyst

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Project Manager

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