What you will be able to do
- A quick test of how far to trust each source
- A way to show where your data is weak or missing
- Summaries that are open about conflict and doubt
- A check that your conclusion does not claim too much
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| What makes evidence strong | Judge how trustworthy, relevant and complete evidence is. |
| Limits of sources and data | Weigh the strengths and weak points of each source. |
| Putting evidence together | Combine sources without hiding conflict or letting bias in. |
| Is the evidence enough? | Challenge conclusions that go further than the evidence. |
Who it is for
Analysts, researchers, policy and strategy staff, consultants, and managers who make decisions based on reports. No research background needed.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Evidence Quality counts toward 2 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Analytical Thinking
Evidence Quality
AI for Customer InsightsHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Evidence Quality certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Evidence Quality certification?
Evidence Quality (IC-EVQY) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Judge how far you can trust evidence, combine sources honestly, and stop conclusions from claiming more than they should.
How long is the Evidence Quality course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Evidence Quality count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification and ICA Decision Making Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Evidence Quality certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Evidence Quality certification badge.
Can my team take Evidence Quality together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Evidence Quality?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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