Logo

Data Visualisation in Manufacturing

This course will allow the learner to understand the practical and visual application of key data. This course will introduce data visualisation, with a practical hands-on module, using data visualisation software (either Tableau or Power BI).

i

Description

Learner Profile:

This course is targeted to those with no or limited experience in data visualisation. It is suitable for professionals interested in learning how to best visualise data and create charts in a business intelligence platform (Tableau or Power BI is used, according to the preference of the class).

Learner prerequisites:

Candidates should, at minimum, have completed the Junior Cert with pass grades in at least five ordinary level subjects (including Maths and English). Candidates should have familiarity and experience with software such as Excel.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course the learners will be able to know, understand and be familiar with:

• The historical perspective of Data Visualization; b) The value that Data Visualization offers to analytics.

• What makes a good design for data representation.

• The common mistakes to avoid.

• Several common software packages.

• How to perform basic data visualization with Tableau.

Course Content:

Module 01: The historical perspective of Data Visualization


• What is Data Visualization.


• Data is everywhere.


• Why numbers are not enough.


• Defining Data Visualization.


• Telling the truth with data visualization.


• A brief history of Data Visualization.


Module 02: Several common software packages


• Tools and Software.


• Overview of most common software for Data visualization.


• Why Tableau?


• Getting to know Tableau better.


• Hands-on: First steps on Tableau.


Module 03: What makes a good design for data representation


• Data representation and Design I.


• Common chart types.


• Purpose of using colours.


• Design rules and common mistakes.


• Hands-on: Basic charts on Tableau.


Module 04: The use of dashboards for a better data representation


• Data representation and Design II.


• How dashboard leads to a better insight.


• Make your dashboard personal.


• Hands-on: How to build a dashboard on Tableau.


Module 05: Ways to communicate your results


• Storytelling with data.


• The importance of context.


• Why knowing your audience is essential.


• Lessons in storytelling.


• Hands-on: creating storyboard on Tableau.


Module 06: How to perform basic data visualization with Tableau


• Unleash your creativity with Tableau.


• Your turn to create a data visualisation in Tableau.

Duration:

This course runs for 1 day (7 hours).

Exam/Continuous Assessment details:

N/A

Certification / Awarding Body/Credits:

Certificate: CPD Certificate of Attendance (issued by Training Provider)


Awarding Body: Engineers Ireland


Credits: This course awards 7 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - as recognised by Engineers Ireland. This is documented on the certificate. 


(QQI Credits: N/A)

Progression Pathway:

Learners can progress to AMTCE course "Information and Application of Data Capture and Analysis (AMC22159)".