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Introduction to Data Visualisation


"Visualisation gives you answers to questions you didn't know you had." 
-Ben Schneiderman
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What is the course.

In any data based role, the importance of simple, effective and impactful data visualisation is becoming ever more important.

As data visualisation plays a bigger role in everyone's daily lives (think from Business Reporting to Sports Broadcasting, Journalism to Utility Bills), the importance of getting it right is becoming even more key and a way to differentiate and elevate your outputs.

This course is designed as an introduction to Data Visualisation. In the course we will introduce 'what is Data Visualisation' and the role it plays in Data Science. We will then step through a range of different visualisations, increasing the awareness and knowledge for delegates on when and how to use them.

We'll then conclude with an introduction into how you should present your visualisations within your data stories, exploring best practice and ideas to elevate your content and maximise your impact.

Why do it.

If you're at the early stages of your Data Science career, or if you're simply looking to expand your Data Visualisation Toolkit, this course is a great introduction into the variety and power of different charting techniques.

The course will give a thorough grounding into the role of Data Visualisation and will help you build awareness and confidence of the different charts you can use as part of your data stories.

​The course will be full of best practice and examples and will give you the opportunity to create charts of your own within the class.

Participants of the training will end up with a portfolio of data visualisation techniques and confidence for how to utilise them as part of their next Data Science project and presentation.

What it includes.

1. INTRODUCTION

What is Data Visualisation?
What is the role Data Visualisation plays in Data Science?
Exploring the multiple facets of visualisation.

2. PORTFOLIO

Introduction to different data types.
A thorough exploration of key chart types.
The "do's and don'ts" of each chart type.

3. PRESENTATION

Three key principles on how to maximise the persuasive power of your visuals.
Self-reflection and next steps.

Learning Outcomes.

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
  • Describe what is data visualisation and the role it plays in a data centric positions.
  • Identify the different chart elements that make up a data visualisation.
  • Name the 4 different data types that typically fuel your charts and how these can influence your choice of data visualisation.
  • Name the 4 different story types that will typically define your charts and how these influence your choice of visualisation.
  • Utilise best practice when creating 10 different chart types that will form your core visualisation portfolio.
  • Know how to personalise your visualisation to make it more persuasive with your end customer.

Course Duration.

1 Day

Trainer.

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Ross Durston
To find out more about Ross and his background, click here.

Typical Cost.

Individual Delegate for Public Online, Zoom Based Course: £400 + VAT
Individual Delegate for Public Face to Face Course at Professional Training Venue: £500 + VAT

Team of up to 12 people, Zoom Based Course: £2,500 + VAT
Team of up to 12 people, Face to Face Course at your Office: £3,000 + VAT
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If you'd like to discuss booking the course for a team, or to attend as an individual delegate, please get in contact.

Next Public Training Course.

No current dates but please enquire if you are interested.
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