Course description
Data is an essential part of decision-making in today's business world. However, the sheer amount of data available can be overwhelming, making it difficult to extract meaningful insights. Data visualization is a powerful tool that allows us to communicate complex information in a more accessible way. It enables us to tell compelling stories with data, make better decisions, and drive business outcomes.
This 5-day course is designed to help UK professionals enhance their data visualization skills, whether they are analysts, data scientists, business intelligence professionals, marketers, or anyone who works with data. Through interactive lectures, hands-on practice sessions, and group projects, participants will learn the principles of effective data visualization and how to apply them to their work.
This course covers the basics of data visualization, including data collection and preparation, choosing the right type of chart or graph, and designing effective visualizations. It also covers advanced techniques such as creating interactive visualizations, incorporating geospatial data and statistical analysis, and best practices for data-driven decision-making.
Upcoming start dates
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is designed for professionals who work with data and want to improve their skills in creating effective data visualizations. This includes analysts, data scientists, business intelligence professionals, marketers, and anyone who needs to present data to a non-technical audience. Prior knowledge of data analysis and statistics is recommended but not required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Understand the principles of effective data visualization and how it can be used to communicate complex information to a non-technical audience.
- Collect, clean, and prepare data for visualization using best practices.
- Choose the appropriate type of chart or graph for their data, and design effective visualizations that communicate insights clearly.
- Create interactive visualizations using data visualization software, and incorporate geospatial data and statistical analysis to enhance their visualizations.
- Use effective storytelling techniques to present data to a non-technical audience, and design presentations with visualizations that communicate insights effectively.
- Understand the best practices for data-driven decision-making, and be able to apply these practices in their work.
- Work collaboratively with others to create effective visualizations, and provide feedback to others to improve their visualizations.
Training Course Content
Day 1
Introduction to Data Visualization
- Overview of data visualization and its importance
- Principles of effective data visualization
- Common types of charts and graphs
- Understanding data types and variables
Day 2
Data Collection and Preparation for Visualization
- Collecting and preparing data for visualization
- Cleaning and transforming data for better insights
- Choosing the right data format for visualization
- Introduction to data visualization software
Day 3
Designing Effective Visualizations
- Choosing the right type of chart or graph for your data
- Design principles for creating effective visualizations
- Color theory and best practices for color selection
- Using typography and labels effectively
Day 4
Advanced Data Visualization Techniques
- Creating interactive visualizations for greater user engagement
- Incorporating maps and geospatial data
- Best practices for dashboard design
- Incorporating statistical analysis in visualizations
Day 5
Presenting and Communicating Data Effectively
- Tips for presenting data to a non-technical audience
- Using storytelling techniques in data visualization
- Designing presentations with visualizations
- Best practices for data-driven decision-making
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