Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI

This course is part of Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Build your Data Analysis expertise

This course is part of the Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis Professional Certificate

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course focuses on creating impactful data visualizations and interactive dashboards that effectively communicate complex insights. You'll learn to leverage AI-assisted tools to design visually stunning charts, graphs, and infographics that bring your data to life. The course covers advanced techniques for dashboard creation, enabling you to build dynamic, user-friendly interfaces for data exploration.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to: - Explore and prepare datasets for visualization using generative AI, identifying key insights, patterns, and trends relevant to business objectives. - Create a variety of compelling and interactive data visualizations tailored to specific audiences and business needs, utilizing generative AI tools. - Produce detailed and structured reports that effectively summarize data insights, incorporating visualizations, narratives, and recommendations to drive decision-making with the assistance of generative AI. - Communicate complex data insights effectively to diverse audiences, using storytelling techniques, such as narratives, metaphors, and visual cues, to drive business impact.

Develop compelling data narratives through effective visualizations, leveraging generative AI tools to streamline the creation process and enhance audience engagement.

What's included

10 videos10 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

10 videosTotal 50 minutes

The data whisperer: Unveiling stories hidden in numbers2 minutes
The art of visual storytelling6 minutes
Types of data visualizations6 minutes
Beyond bar charts and pie charts: Exploring creative visualization options with AI6 minutes
The AI-powered visualization revolution2 minutes
AI-powered visualization platforms7 minutes
Data storytelling with AI: captivating your audience3 minutes
Demo: Crafting visual stories with AI5 minutes
Choosing the right visualization6 minutes
Dashboard design essentials6 minutes

10 readingsTotal 95 minutes

Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI syllabus5 minutes
GenAI Tools for Data Analysis: A Practical Guide10 minutes
The data storytelling playbook10 minutes
How Generative AI is transforming data storytelling10 minutes
Ethical considerations in AI-generated visualizations10 minutes
Case study: AI-powered storytelling10 minutes
Building a dashboard with AI10 minutes
The future of AI in dashboard creation10 minutes
The interactive dashboard adventure10 minutes
Dashboard usability and accessibility10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Activity: Creating a visual story with AI30 minutes
Interactive dashboards with generative AI30 minutes
Fundamentals of data visualization15 minutes
Generative AI in data visualization15 minutes
Utilizing generative AI for effective communication15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Data visualization and reporting with Generative AI30 minutes

Design and build interactive dashboards that provide meaningful insights, utilizing generative AI for automation and customization for a better user experience.

What's included

12 videos6 readings5 assignments

12 videosTotal 55 minutes

Dashboard dilemmas: Avoiding design disasters2 minutes
Dashboard design principles5 minutes
Layout and information hierarchy6 minutes
User-centric dashboard design6 minutes
The AI dashboard: Automating creation with a click2 minutes
Generative AI for dashboard automation6 minutes
Integrating AI into your dashboard workflow6 minutes
Mobile-first dashboards: Designing for the small screen with AI6 minutes
Customizing your data story2 minutes
Customization techniques6 minutes
The dashboard detective: Uncovering user insights with AI2 minutes
Beyond clicks: Interpreting AI-driven dashboard feedback6 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Dashboard design mistakes to avoid10 minutes
Benefits and challenges of AI-driven dashboard creation10 minutes
Why personalized dashboards matter10 minutes
Personalization in dashboard design10 minutes
AI-powered dashboard analytics10 minutes
The role of AI in dashboard improvement10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Assessing dashboard effectiveness with AI30 minutes
Dashboard design essentials15 minutes
Generative AI and dashboard automation fundamentals15 minutes
Your AI dashboard assistant30 minutes
Customizing dashboards for accessibility and impact15 minutes

Develop expertise in advanced visualization techniques with generative AI to create visually appealing and insightful data representations tailored to diverse audiences.

What's included

13 videos5 readings5 assignments

13 videosTotal 56 minutes

Dashboard design disasters2 minutes
Beyond the basics: Advanced visualizations6 minutes
Choosing the perfect visual: A data analyst's dilemma2 minutes
AI-powered visualization: Enhancing clarity and impact2 minutes
Demo: AI-assisted visualization creation5 minutes
Designing for impact: Making your visualizations memorable6 minutes
Visual clarity and accessibility6 minutes
Demo: Designing for accessibility5 minutes
Visual storytelling for diverse audiences6 minutes
The power of accessible design2 minutes
Unveiling insights through visualization2 minutes
The right tool for the job6 minutes
Demo: AI-powered visualization comparison5 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

When to use advanced visualizations10 minutes
Best practices for AI visualization design10 minutes
Collaborative AI: Human-AI partnerships in visualization design10 minutes
Inclusive data visualization10 minutes
Case study: Visualization selection with AI10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Comparing and contrasting data visualization30 minutes
Matching visualizations to data scenarios15 minutes
Optimizing visualizations with AI15 minutes
Designing accessible and inclusive visualizations15 minutes
Activity: AI-powered visualization comparison30 minutes

Produce comprehensive reports with generative AI, seamlessly integrating data, insights, and actionable recommendations to inform stakeholders and drive decision-making.

What's included

16 videos6 readings5 assignments

16 videosTotal 79 minutes

The report's journey: From data to decision6 minutes
Report anatomy6 minutes
Your report's first impression6 minutes
Bringing reports to life6 minutes
Enhancing report structure with AI-driven insights6 minutes
The AI report generator2 minutes
Demo: AI-powered report generation3 minutes
Overcoming challenges in AI-assisted report creation6 minutes
Benefits and limitations of AI report automation6 minutes
From data to decisions: AI's insights engine2 minutes
Demo: AI-powered insights generation5 minutes
The AI Translator6 minutes
Guiding choices with AI-powered insights2 minutes
Templates for success6 minutes
Demo: Building custom report templates5 minutes
Developing customized report templates6 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Report writing best practices10 minutes
Types of reports10 minutes
AI for report automation: A game changer10 minutes
AI for data analysis and insights10 minutes
Template design best practice10 minutes
The future of AI in report customization10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Activity: Automating a Simple Report with AI30 minutes
Report development with generative AI30 minutes
Key elements of a well-structured report15 minutes
Automating report generation with generative AI15 minutes
Generating insights with AI15 minutes

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More emphasis on hands on experience would have enhanced the value of this course.

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