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Data Visualization

This course will allow the learner to understand the practical and visual application of key data.

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Description

Learner Profile:

Staff who want to learn the language and tools of data capture.

What will you get

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/Modules

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 better Tableau


· 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 colors


· 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 vis in Tableau

Certification / Awarding Body

Engineers Ireland CPD Certification

Duration/Delivery Mode:

1 day (6.5 Hours)


Live Online Class