This course introduces data-driven community management, teaching you how to measure community performance, interpret insights, and make informed decisions that improve engagement and alignment with organizational goals. It breaks down analytics into practical, approachable concepts, showing how metrics, benchmarks, and trends reveal what’s working and where to adjust. You’ll learn how to track engagement, growth, retention, and sentiment using native Meta tools. You'll then translate data into clear reports, and connect insights to content, moderation, and strategy decisions. The course also introduces AI-supported analytics, including personalization and forecasting, to help you work more efficiently while maintaining human judgment. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to confidently use data to guide community strategy and demonstrate community impact.