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Data Storytelling Courses

Data storytelling courses can help you learn how to visualize data effectively, craft compelling narratives, and communicate insights clearly. You can build skills in identifying key trends, tailoring messages for different audiences, and using data to support decision-making. Many courses introduce tools like Tableau, Power BI, and storytelling frameworks that enhance your ability to present data in engaging ways, making complex information accessible and actionable.

Popular Data Storytelling Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Storytelling, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Spatial Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Pivot Tables And Charts, Trend Analysis

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Scripting, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Advanced Analytics, Business Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Present Compelling Data Stories, Drive Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Presentations, Concision, Analytical Skills, Persuasive Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Advanced Modeling, Visualization & Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Management Reporting, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Performance Reporting, Business Analysis, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Forecasting, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Interactive Reporting and Visualization in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Advanced Analytics, Compliance Reporting, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Present Insights: Drive Prioritization with Data Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Data Presentation, Strategic Prioritization, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Persona Development, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization, Analytics, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Fast-Track Data Analysis and Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Presentation, Sampling (Statistics), Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Visualization for Data Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Visual Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Graphing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, AI literacy, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Science and Research, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data storytelling courses

  • Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis: LearnKartS
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Social Media Data Analytics: Coursera
  • Present Compelling Data Stories, Drive Outcomes: Coursera
  • Advanced Modeling, Visualization & Storytelling: STARWEAVER
  • Interactive Reporting and Visualization in Power BI: Microsoft
  • Present Insights: Drive Prioritization with Data Stories: Coursera
  • Fast-Track Data Analysis and Presentations: Google
  • Visualization for Data Journalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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