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 videos Total 50 minutes

Introduction to communicating data insights 3 minutes
Kevin: The power's in the data viz 3 minutes
Why data visualization matters 7 minutes
Connect images with data 6 minutes
A recipe for a powerful visualization 5 minutes
Dynamic visualizations 3 minutes
Elements of art 5 minutes
Data visualization impact 5 minutes
Design thinking and visualizations 6 minutes
Accessible visualizations 4 minutes
Andrew: Making data accessible 2 minutes

13 readings Total 90 minutes

Course 6 overview 8 minutes
Helpful resources and tips 4 minutes
Effective data visualizations 8 minutes
The beauty of visualizing 8 minutes
Correlation and causation 8 minutes
The wonderful world of visualizations 8 minutes
Data grows on decision trees 8 minutes
Principles of design 8 minutes
Data is beautiful 8 minutes
[Optional] Design thinking for visualization improvement 8 minutes
Pro tips for highlighting key information 8 minutes
Design a chart in 60 minutes 4 minutes
Glossary terms from module 1 2 minutes

6 assignments Total 144 minutes

Module 1 challenge 40 minutes
Self-Reflection: Choose your visualization type 20 minutes
Test your knowledge on data visualizations 8 minutes
Test your knowledge on designing data visualizations 8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Create your own visualization 60 minutes
Test your knowledge on exploring data visualizations 8 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 videos Total 35 minutes

Data visualizations with Tableau 2 minutes
Tableau Public and other online tools 2 minutes
Meet Tableau 9 minutes
Create a data visualization in Tableau 6 minutes
Optimize the color palette in data visualization 3 minutes
Get creative 4 minutes
Link multiple datasets in Tableau 9 minutes

7 readings Total 50 minutes

Begin to use Tableau Public 8 minutes
Visualizations in spreadsheets and Tableau 8 minutes
Optional: Using Tableau Desktop 8 minutes
Essential design principles 8 minutes
Bonus Guide: Additional insights on selecting the right data visualization 8 minutes
Tableau resources for combining multiple data sources 8 minutes
Glossary terms from module 2 2 minutes

5 assignments Total 188 minutes

Module 2 challenge 40 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Create a data visualization in Tableau 60 minutes
Self-Reflection: Select visuals and charts 20 minutes
Test your knowledge on creating visualizations in Tableau 8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Link multiple datasets in Tableau 60 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

Creating effective visualizations 10 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 videos Total 39 minutes

Craft stories with data 3 minutes
Bring ideas to life 5 minutes
Speak to your audience 5 minutes
Carolyn: Data journalism 4 minutes
Tableau dashboard basics 5 minutes
From filters to charts 7 minutes
Compelling presentation tips 3 minutes
Share a narrative 6 minutes
Sundas: How to manage imposter syndrome 3 minutes

4 readings Total 22 minutes

Effective data stories 8 minutes
Live and static insights 4 minutes
Create your first Tableau dashboard 8 minutes
Glossary terms from module 3 2 minutes

7 assignments Total 244 minutes

Module 3 challenge 40 minutes
Test your knowledge on data-driven stories 8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Create, filter, and customize charts 60 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Build a dashboard in Tableau 60 minutes
Test your knowledge on using Tableau dashboards 8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Practice presenting 60 minutes
Test your knowledge on sharing data stories 8 minutes

2 plugins Total 20 minutes

Understanding data storytelling 10 minutes
Elements of an effective narrative 10 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 videos Total 68 minutes

Pull it all together 1 minute
Present with a framework 6 minutes
Weave data into your presentation 8 minutes
Brittany: Presentation skills for new data analysts 3 minutes
Connor: Messy example of a data presentation 5 minutes
Connor: Good example of a data presentation 16 minutes
Proven presentation tips 5 minutes
Present like a pro 5 minutes
Anticipate the question 6 minutes
Handle objections 4 minutes
Q&A best practices 5 minutes
Connor: Becoming an expert data translator 3 minutes
Congratulations! Course wrap-up 1 minute

9 readings Total 50 minutes

Review a slide presentation 8 minutes
Step-by-Step: Critique of a presentation 4 minutes
Guide: Share data findings in presentations 8 minutes
Evaluate your presentation 8 minutes
Prepare for the Q&A 10 minutes
Glossary terms from module 4 2 minutes
Reflect and connect with peers 4 minutes
Course 6 glossary 2 minutes
Coming up next... 4 minutes

6 assignments Total 104 minutes

Module 4 challenge 40 minutes
Self-Reflection: Examples of great presentations 20 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 data 8 minutes
Test your knowledge on listening, responding, and including 8 minutes

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Reviewed on Nov 25, 2021

A comprehensive course with various techniques of visualizations and presentation. It introduced me to the world of Tableau, and its possibilities to prepare interactive visualizations and dashboards.

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