Dashboards and Data Visualization

Overview:

This in-depth course will teach you how to build a custom Excel dashboard using professional data visualization techniques. Anyone who wants to learn how to present clean, focused and impactful information will benefit from this course.

This course will cover the basics of data visualization, then go over the theory and specific concepts that drive data visualization. You will learn how to develop effective storytelling techniques by utilizing the best selection, design, and presentation of charts and graphs. Finally, you’ll learn how to build the perfect chart and graphs to effectively communicate the story behind your data.

Course Content:

In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

• Page layout and design
• Line charts
• Area charts
• Column and bar charts
• Gauge charts
• Formatting and design

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:  

• Understand how to focus attention
• Understand how to use white space effectively
• Learn storytelling with data
• Utilize narrative techniques
• Implement a variety of visuals
• Effectively use affordances
• Use storyboarding

Who Will Benefit: 

This course is designed for professionals who are responsible for presenting financial information to management and executives at their businesses.