Master the Art of Data Visualization 2020

Storytelling with Data and Data Visualization will become second nature to you after you master this course

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Last Updated: 2022-04-25 09:04:05 English Course Type: Self Learning

Data Visualization
Storytelling with data
Create rich informative data graphs
Craft compelling narratives with data
Discover important context to understand data
Format your graphs for impact
Turn default graphs from tools such as Excel and Google Sheets into effective data communications
Create impactful data vizualisations
Speak the language of data

The most updated and complete Storytelling with Data and Data Visualization course on Learnfly! You'll learn the skills that make up the entire Art of Speaking the Language of Data: from communicating with data, to creating impactful data visualizations, to storytelling with data, to driving action with data-driven decisions and finally to creating stunning communications, that will leave a lasting impression on an audience and get results.

Right now in 2020, there is a huge shortage on people who can effectively communicate with data - recruiters and businesses the world over are seeking professionals who can turn data into a meaningful story.

The demand for talented professionals who can do Storytelling with Data and Data Visualization is increasing at an insane rate. More and more companies are finally figuring out how important it is to be able to converse with data and the role it plays to their success.

But how exactly do you get into the field? There aren't any degrees in Storytelling with Data & there are no certifications. Most data visualization experts get into the field through luck or connections. That ends here - we'll get you up to date on ALL the skills you need to learn Storytelling with Data AND have the best chance at getting the job you want. There's no more ambiguity to it. We'll show you what you need to know and what you have to do - all taught from a data visualization insider.

Students aren't required to know anything beforehand - we'll teach you the fundamentals, how to apply them, how to develop into an advanced data visualization expert.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who has an audience who would benefit from insightful data communications
Anyone wanting to learn how to tell stories with data
Anyone who wants to create impactful Data Visualizations
Already established Data Scientists who want to advance their skill set
Entrepreneurs looking to master the art of communicating with data

Basic Spreadsheet knowledge

Anyone in business who wants to tell great stories with data
Anyone with an audience who values insightful information
Anyone looking to create impact data communications that will resonate with an audience

Section 1 : Introduction 1 Lectures 00:02:48
Lecture 1 :
Introduction Preview
Section 2 : Communicating with Data 3 Lectures 00:09:36
Lecture 1 :
Speaking the Language of Data
Lecture 2 :
What is Data Communication
Lecture 3 :
Quiz 1
Section 3 : Good and Bad Data Visualisations 3 Lectures 00:15:17
Lecture 1 :
What Makes and Effective Data Communication?
Lecture 2 :
Effective Communication Examples
Lecture 3 :
Effective Communication Examples
Effective Communication Examples Quiz
Section 4 : Visual Design and Communicating Visually 6 Lectures 00:40:10
Lecture 1 :
Visual Perception - Order
Lecture 2 :
Visual Perception - Hierarchy
Lecture 3 :
Visual Perception - Clarity
Lecture 4 :
Visual perception - Relationships
Lecture 5 :
Visual Perception - Convention
Lecture 6 :
Visual Design and the Application to Data Graphs
Section 5 : The Right Graph for the Right Data 4 Lectures 01:30:56
Lecture 1 :
Components of a Data Visualisation
Lecture 2 :
Different Types of Graphs
Lecture 3 :
Deadly Sins of Graph Design
Lecture 4 :
How to Avoid Being Mislead with Graphs
Section 6 : Designing Your Graph to Tell a Story 2 Lectures 00:46:20
Lecture 1 :
Create a Clear Graph
Lecture 2 :
Bringing Out the Story with Colour and Formatting
Section 7 : Craft an Inspiring Narrative 5 Lectures 00:46:55
Lecture 1 :
Analytics Value Chain
Lecture 2 :
Uncovering the Context
Lecture 3 :
BONUS: Anecdote - lessons from work: Learning the Role Context Plays
Lecture 4 :
Fundamental Data Narratives - with TEMPLATES
Lecture 5 :
Turning your Graph into a Story
Section 8 : Bringing it all together 4 Lectures 00:30:48
Lecture 1 :
Steps to Creating a Powerful Visualisation
Lecture 2 :
Thank you!
Lecture 3 :
Case Study - Turning an Overwhelming Monthly Report into a Succinct Story
Lecture 4 :
BONUS: Case Study - Confusing Report into Data Driven Action
Section 9 : Assignment: Tell your Great Story with Data 2 Lectures 00:10:04
Lecture 1 :
Assignment
Brief: Picture yourself working at the management offices for a chain of Cinemas called Light Speed cinemas.Â - The management have asked you to review the data for the 3 cinemas they have located in the North Region for the past 3 months. The data regards the total number of ticket sales they have made, along with the number of sales and revenue for the concession stand (Soda, Popcorn, and Candy). The management are interested in comparing the revenue of the concession stand between the three cinemas - and they want you to prepare a short presentation, highlighting which of the three cinemas has the most successful concession stand, and how the others compare to it. Task: Review the data and context provided and prepare an impactful data communication, that effectively tells the story of which of the three cinemas has the best performing concession stand. The data is provided inÂ Excel - but you can use any tool you are comfortable with the prepare the story. Tip - review the context of the communication to understand what it is that determines which of the three concession stands is the most successful. Resources: - Attached you will find the Excel sheet that contains 4 tables. 1 - The number of tickets sold for each of the three cinemas of the three months 2 - The price each of the cinemas charges for the items they sell at the concession stand 3 - The monthly sales number and revenue for each of the items each cinema sells at the concession stand 4 - Cinema ID Key table - You will also find attached a document, that summarises a meeting you had with the management who asked for the report. You will find questions you asked of them, and the answers they gave. - A video that summarises the activity. All the best, Josh!
Lecture 2 :
Assignment Answer

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