Data Visualization: Creating Captivating Reports Training Course
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn the skills, strategies, tools, and approaches for visualizing and reporting data for different audiences. Case studies are also analyzed and discussed to exemplify how data visualization solutions are being applied in the real world to derive meaning from data and answer crucial questions.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Create reports with engaging titles, subtitles, and annotations using appropriate highlighting, alignment, and color schemes for clarity and user friendliness.
- Design charts that meet the specific information needs and interests of their audience.
- Select the most suitable chart types for a given dataset, moving beyond basic pie charts and bar charts.
- Identify and analyze the most valuable and relevant data quickly and efficiently.
- Choose the best file formats to include in reports, such as graphs, infographics, references, and GIFs.
- Develop effective layouts for displaying time series data, part-to-whole relationships, geographic patterns, and nested data.
- Utilize appropriate color-coding techniques to display qualitative and text-based data, including sentiment analysis, timelines, calendars, and diagrams.
- Select the most suitable tools for the task (Excel, R, Tableau, mapping programs, etc.).
- Prepare datasets for visualization in a manner that enhances their utility and clarity.
Format of the Course
- A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice to ensure participants are well-prepared for government data visualization tasks.
Course Outline
Introduction to Data Visualization for Government
Selecting and Creating Effective Reports for Government
Data Visualization Tools and Resources for Government
Generating and Revising Your Visualizations for Government
Closing Remarks for Government
Requirements
- Some experience in generating reports is beneficial, but not required.
- Familiarity with Excel.
Audience for Government
- Data analysts
- Business managers
Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.
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