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Charting Courses

Charting courses can help you learn data visualization techniques, effective storytelling with data, and the principles of design for charts and graphs. You can build skills in interpreting complex datasets, selecting appropriate chart types, and using color and layout to enhance clarity. Many courses introduce tools like Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and Google Data Studio, that support creating impactful visual representations of data and communicating insights effectively.

Popular Charting Courses and Certifications


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    Ball State University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Color Theory

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export

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    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Visualize & Evaluate Financial Performance Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Financial Acumen, Performance Analysis, Case Studies, User Feedback, Constructive Feedback, Usability Testing, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chegg Skills

    Business Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Plot (Graphics), Business Analytics, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Graphing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Business Communication, Decision Making, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Use Charts in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Python for Data Visualization - A Beginner's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Technical Communication, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Data Collection, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, R (Software), Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Graphing

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    Coursera

    Overview of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular charting courses

  • Data Visualization: Ball State University
  • Data Visualization Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Visualize & Evaluate Financial Performance Reports: Coursera
  • Business Data Visualization: Chegg Skills
  • Use Charts in Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera
  • Python for Data Visualization - A Beginner's Guide: Packt
  • Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations: Northeastern University
  • Advanced Data Visualization with R: Johns Hopkins University

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