Course structure
The training is divided into four parts. Each consists of both theory and practical assignments.
Part 1: Visual and Quantitative Thinking
- What is data visualisation and where does it come from?
- How does our brain process visual information?
- What type of data do we have and how can we best visualize it?
Part 2: Visualising data effectively
- How do you make data easy and understandable to read?
- What are the basic principles and guidelines?
- What are the main pitfalls in data visualisation?
Part 3: Building blocks of data visualizations
- Which basic blocks do data visualisations consist of?
- When is it better to use a table and when a graph?
- What type of table/graph works best in a given situation?
- How do you create a composite visualisation, the management dashboard?
Part 4:
- What is the data visualisation process like?
- Arguing with data, data storytelling.
- Making agreements within your organisation, the data visualization style guide.
