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Creating Impactful Data Visualizations with Generative AI
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Creating Impactful Data Visualizations with Generative AI

This course is part of multiple programs.

This course is part of multiple programs

AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI Specialization
Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI Specialization
Dr. Beju Rao

Instructor: Dr. Beju Rao

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4 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

4 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
  • About
  • Outcomes
  • Modules
  • Testimonials
  • Recommendations

Skills you'll gain

  • Matplotlib
  • Generative AI
  • Automation
  • Data Integrity
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Data Ethics
  • Interactive Data Visualization
  • Seaborn
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Data Storytelling
  • Data Visualization Software
  • Data Presentation
  • Plotly

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English
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March 2025

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There are 4 modules in this course

1. Many believe that data visualization is just about making charts look pretty or adding colors to graphs. Others think that complex visuals always deliver deeper insights, or that anyone can create great visualizations with the right software. But here’s the reality: effective data visualization is about clarity, simplicity, and telling the right story without overwhelming your audience. Imagine being able to create visuals that not only look good but reveal key insights instantly – all with the power of Generative AI. [Grab the learners attention. This can be an interesting fact, statistic, or question that will engage the learner].

2. This course will help you cut through these misconceptions and equip you with tools and techniques to create impactful, accurate, and ethical data visualizations in less time than ever before. [insert main outcome]. 3. By completing this course, you'll be able to use Generative AI to automate repetitive visualization tasks, create compelling data stories, and ensure ethical AI practices in your visualizations – skills you can start applying the very next day to make more insightful, efficient decisions in your work. [insert the tangible benefits of taking this course that learners would be able to apply the next day at work] 4. By the end of this 2-hour long course, you will be able to: - Recognize the key principles of using Generative AI in data visualization to enhance clarity and storytelling. - Apply Generative AI techniques and tools to automate common data visualization tasks, streamlining the development process. - Assess case studies to evaluate the effectiveness and ethical considerations of Generative AI in data visualization workflows.

In this introductory video, you will get an overview of what this course covers, the key skills you will gain, and the prerequisite knowledge that will help you make the most of it. You will also learn about the tools you need to get started and how this course will guide you in using Generative AI to automate data visualization, streamline workflows, and create interactive, production-ready visuals with ease.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 plugin

1 video•Total 3 minutes
  • Welcome to the Course•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Course Introduction•10 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Setting the Stage for Generative AI in Data Visualization•15 minutes

In this lesson, you will discover how Generative AI can automate repetitive data visualization tasks, helping you create visuals on demand with ease. You will learn how to streamline workflows, save time, and generate interactive, production-ready results. And to reinforce your learning, you will have a practice quiz along the way!

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

2 videos•Total 12 minutes
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Data Visualization•6 minutes
  • Transforming Storytelling with AI•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Key Principles of Effective Data Storytelling with Generative AI•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Generative AI in Data Stories Quiz•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Crafting Compelling Data Narratives with AI•15 minutes

In this lesson, you will get hands-on with Generative AI to automate data visualization tasks. You will work with Plotly Dash and Matplotlib/Seaborn to create both static and interactive visuals—faster and more efficiently than ever before. You will see how AI streamlines repetitive tasks, automates workflows, and boosts productivity. And to reinforce your learning, you will finish with a practice quiz.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab1 plugin

2 videos•Total 13 minutes
  • Automating Visualization Workflows with Generative AI•6 minutes
  • Using AI Prompts to Automate Visualizations•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • Setting Up Accounts for Plotly Dash and Matplotlib/Seaborn (Optional Reading)•10 minutes
  • Tips and Tricks for Effective Prompting in Generative AI•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Automating Visuals with AI: Test Your Skills•30 minutes
1 ungraded lab•Total 50 minutes
  • Automating Visualizations with Plotly Dash and Matplotlib/Seaborn•50 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Optimizing Visualization Efforts with AI Automation•15 minutes

In this lesson, you’ll dive into real-world case studies that show how Generative AI transforms data visualization. You’ll see the benefits, tackle the challenges, and unpack the ethical side of things. Then, you’ll put your skills to the test with a hands-on lab activity. And to reinforce your learning, you will finish with a practice quiz.

What's included

1 video2 readings2 assignments1 plugin

1 video•Total 6 minutes
  • Ethical and Practical Challenges in AI Visualizations•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • Case Study: AI-Powered Visualizations in Action•10 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Graded Quiz•30 minutes
  • AI-Driven Visualization: Ethics and Automation Quiz•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Navigating Ethics in AI-Powered Visualizations•15 minutes

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