Data and Decisions
From framing questions to communicating results, build analysis skills that inform strategy. Tool-agnostic with examples in common stacks.
Masterclasses
Intensive, mentor-led experiences where you build real artifacts, practice collaboration, and receive feedback that sticks. Perfect for professionals, advanced students, and executive teams.
Masterclass Tracks
Creative Technology
Prototype interactive experiences and systems. Explore ethical design, accessibility, and rapid iteration techniques.
Strategy and Leadership
Learn to make evidence-based decisions, align teams, and craft narratives that move initiatives forward.
Product and Service Design
End-to-end discovery, prototyping, and validation using research-backed methods.
Skills Map
- Problem framing and hypothesis design
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Workshop facilitation and stakeholder alignment
- Portfolio storytelling and ethical practice
Tooling
We demonstrate using widely adopted tools; participants can follow with alternatives. No proprietary lock-in.
Delivery and Experience
Cohort sizes
Optimal group sizes range from 12 to 30 to balance interaction and feedback. Larger groups can be accommodated with additional mentors.
Mentor support
Dedicated mentors host office hours, provide async feedback, and guide teams through project checkpoints.
Project briefs
Participants ship a concise artifact such as a research plan, strategy memo, or prototype, supported by a rubric.
Assessment rubrics
Transparent criteria across understanding, application, and communication. Suitable for credit-bearing options via institutions.
Certification
Completion certificates issued by Shadow Arcade Academy. Where available, partner institutions may offer recognition.
What You Will Build
- Evidence-backed recommendation memo for an executive audience
- Interactive prototype tested with peers
- Analysis notebook with annotated visuals and conclusions
Portfolio outcomes
Each participant receives guidance to present process, decisions, and results with clarity and integrity.
Career alignment
- Map skills to common roles and job families
- Practice realistic interviews and critiques
- Translate course work into measurable business impact
Participant Outcomes
- Before: scattered approach to analysis. After: repeatable workflow and clearer narratives.
- Before: hesitation facilitating workshops. After: confident, inclusive sessions.
Reserve Your Seat
Level 6, 175 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 8014 9627
When you contact us
- Track of interest and team size
- Preferred dates and modality
- Any accessibility or security requirements