Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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What you'll learn

Describe the use of data visualizations to talk about data and the results of data analysis.
Identify Tableau as a data visualization tool and understand its uses.
Explain what data driven stories are including reference to their importance and their attributes.
Explain principles and practices associated with effective presentations.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This is the sixth course in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. You’ll learn how to visualize and present your data findings as you complete the data analysis process. This course will show you how data visualizations, such as visual dashboards, can help bring your data to life. You’ll also explore Tableau, a data visualization platform that will help you create effective visualizations for your presentations. Current Google data analysts will continue to instruct and provide you with hands-on ways to accomplish common data analyst tasks with the best tools and resources.

Learners who complete this certificate program will be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as data analysts. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, learners will: - Understand the importance of data visualization. - Learn how to form a compelling narrative through data stories. - Gain an understanding of how to use Tableau to create dashboards and dashboard filters. - Discover how to use Tableau to create effective visualizations. - Explore the principles and practices involved with effective presentations. - Learn how to consider potential limitations associated with the data in your presentations. - Understand how to apply best practices to a Q&A with your audience.

In this module, you’ll delve into the various types of data visualizations and explore what makes an effective visualization. You'll also learn about accessibility, design thinking, and other factors that will help you use data visualizations to effectively communicate data insights.

What's included

11 videos13 readings6 assignments

11 videosTotal 50 minutes

Introduction to communicating data insights3 minutes
Kevin: The power's in the data viz3 minutes
Why data visualization matters7 minutes
Connect images with data6 minutes
A recipe for a powerful visualization5 minutes
Dynamic visualizations3 minutes
Elements of art5 minutes
Data visualization impact5 minutes
Design thinking and visualizations6 minutes
Accessible visualizations4 minutes
Andrew: Making data accessible2 minutes

13 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Course 6 overview8 minutes
Helpful resources and tips4 minutes
Effective data visualizations8 minutes
The beauty of visualizing8 minutes
Correlation and causation8 minutes
The wonderful world of visualizations8 minutes
Data grows on decision trees8 minutes
Principles of design8 minutes
Data is beautiful8 minutes
[Optional] Design thinking for visualization improvement8 minutes
Pro tips for highlighting key information8 minutes
Design a chart in 60 minutes4 minutes
Glossary terms from module 12 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 144 minutes

Self-Reflection: Choose your visualization type20 minutes
Test your knowledge on data visualizations 8 minutes
Test your knowledge on designing data visualizations8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Create your own visualization60 minutes
Test your knowledge on exploring data visualizations8 minutes
Module 1 challenge40 minutes

Tableau is a business intelligence and analytics platform that helps people visualize, understand, and make decisions with data. In this part of the course, you’ll become well-versed in Tableau’s dynamic capabilities and learn to inject creativity and clarity into your visualizations, ensuring that your findings are easy to understand.

What's included

7 videos7 readings5 assignments1 plugin

7 videosTotal 35 minutes

Data visualizations with Tableau2 minutes
Tableau Public and other online tools2 minutes
Meet Tableau9 minutes
Create a data visualization in Tableau6 minutes
Optimize the color palette in data visualization3 minutes
Get creative 4 minutes
Link multiple datasets in Tableau9 minutes

7 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Begin to use Tableau Public8 minutes
Visualizations in spreadsheets and Tableau8 minutes
Optional: Using Tableau Desktop8 minutes
Essential design principles8 minutes
Bonus Guide: Additional insights on selecting the right data visualization8 minutes
Tableau resources for combining multiple data sources 8 minutes
Glossary terms from module 22 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 188 minutes

Hands-On Activity: Create a data visualization in Tableau60 minutes
Self-Reflection: Select visuals and charts20 minutes
Test your knowledge on creating visualizations in Tableau8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Link multiple datasets in Tableau60 minutes
Module 2 challenge40 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

Creating effective visualizations10 minutes

Connecting your objective with your data through insights is essential to data storytelling. In this part of the course, you’ll get acquainted with the principles of data-driven storytelling and learn to craft compelling narratives using Tableau's dashboard and filtering capabilities, giving life to your data insights.

What's included

9 videos4 readings7 assignments2 plugins

9 videosTotal 39 minutes

Craft stories with data3 minutes
Bring ideas to life5 minutes
Speak to your audience5 minutes
Carolyn: Data journalism4 minutes
Tableau dashboard basics5 minutes
From filters to charts7 minutes
Compelling presentation tips3 minutes
Share a narrative6 minutes
Sundas: How to manage imposter syndrome3 minutes

4 readingsTotal 22 minutes

Effective data stories8 minutes
Live and static insights4 minutes
Create your first Tableau dashboard8 minutes
Glossary terms from module 32 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 244 minutes

Test your knowledge on data-driven stories8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Create, filter, and customize charts60 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Build a dashboard in Tableau60 minutes
Test your knowledge on using Tableau dashboards8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Practice presenting60 minutes
Test your knowledge on sharing data stories 8 minutes
Module 3 challenge40 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Understanding data storytelling10 minutes
Elements of an effective narrative10 minutes

In this part of the course, you’ll discover how to give an effective presentation about your data analysis. This final module teaches you to construct insightful presentations that resonate with your audience. You'll learn to anticipate and address potential questions and to articulate the limitations of your data, ensuring a robust and credible narrative for your stakeholders.

What's included

13 videos9 readings6 assignments

13 videosTotal 68 minutes

Pull it all together1 minute
Present with a framework 6 minutes
Weave data into your presentation8 minutes
Brittany: Presentation skills for new data analysts3 minutes
Connor: Messy example of a data presentation5 minutes
Connor: Good example of a data presentation16 minutes
Proven presentation tips5 minutes
Present like a pro5 minutes
Anticipate the question6 minutes
Handle objections4 minutes
Q&A best practices5 minutes
Connor: Becoming an expert data translator3 minutes
Congratulations! Course wrap-up1 minute

9 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Review a slide presentation8 minutes
Step-by-Step: Critique of a presentation4 minutes
Guide: Share data findings in presentations 8 minutes
Evaluate your presentation8 minutes
Prepare for the Q&A10 minutes
Glossary terms from module 42 minutes
Reflect and connect with peers4 minutes
Course 6 glossary2 minutes
Coming up next...4 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 104 minutes

Self-Reflection: Examples of great presentations20 minutes
Test your knowledge on presentation skills and practices 8 minutes
Self-Reflection: Practice handling objections 20 minutes
Test your knowledge on caveats and limitations to data8 minutes
Test your knowledge on listening, responding, and including8 minutes
Module 4 challenge40 minutes

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Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022

I loved the visuals and learning the basics for Tableau. It will take some additional learning to know all attributes of Tableau but I know the key factors of Tableau and presenting. Thanks!

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2023

There was too much theory and too little practice. The pace of practice was lightly too fast and Tableau interfaces differ now, so it took me extra time to search for the right buttons or commands.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025

I was almost speechless. This part really served what I currently need for something I'm also working on. Is this a coincidence or God's way? It's getting more and more interesting to dive into.

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