Data & Analytics
Data Visualization & Storytelling
Learn the principles and tools of effective data visualization. From choosing the right chart type to designing dashboards that tell compelling stories, this course covers design theory and hands-on practice.
Live virtual sessions or on-site training
3 Levels
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What You Will Learn
Chart Selection
Dashboard Design
Narrative Structure
Audience Analysis
Build a solid foundation with core concepts and essential skills.
Course Curriculum
2 modules01
Day 1: Visualization Principles and Chart Selection
- Why visualization matters: perception, cognition, and decision-making
- Data types and their ideal chart types: categorical, temporal, spatial
- Bar charts, line charts, pie charts, and when to use each
- Scatter plots and bubble charts for correlation analysis
- Best practices: decluttering, data-ink ratio, and accessibility
- Color theory: sequential, diverging, and categorical palettes
- Common visualization mistakes and how to avoid them
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Day 2: Building Your First Dashboards
- Dashboard layout principles: hierarchy, flow, and focal points
- Choosing KPIs and metrics for executive vs. operational dashboards
- Building dashboards in Excel: charts, slicers, and conditional formatting
- Introduction to Power BI for interactive report building
- Adding interactivity: filters, drill-down, and cross-highlighting
- Designing for mobile and print audiences
- Presenting dashboards: storytelling with data
After This Level
- Choose the right chart type for any dataset and audience
- Apply design principles to create clear, accessible visualizations
- Build basic dashboards in Excel and Power BI
- Present data with a storytelling approach that drives decisions
Who Is This For
- Data analysts and business analysts
- Report designers and dashboard builders
- Anyone communicating data to stakeholders
Prerequisites
Basic data literacy.
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