Communicate Effectively With Data Vizualisation

A practical guide on how to create clear and convincing charts that instantly deliver your message

What you'll learn

Understand what makes data visualisations effective and what is required to create them

How to present the textual components in charts in a clear and easy-to-read manner

How to focus on conveying a single message that is easy to derive from the data

How to apply the theory effectively across various practical contexts

How to create charts that show a convincing image that is easy to process

How to assess whether you have successfully created an effective data visualisation

Requirements

You don't need specific software skills to follow this course

At least some experience in creating data visualisations is helpful, but not a strict requirement

Description

Learn how to how to convey data-driven insights by creating convincing charts that are easy to understand.Data Visualisations: The Ultimate Communication ToolData visualisations are an incredibly powerful way to communicate. They allow you to convey a message quickly, convincingly, and attractively. This makes them particularly well-suited for maximising your impact on any audience. The Challenge of Effective VisualisationsCreating impactful data visualisations is no easy feat. It’s a puzzle you can’t solve instantly. There are many considerations to take into account, such as:How much data should you display?What type of chart should you use?What colors should you choose?How can you present your data intuitively?How do you direct your audience’s attention?How do you write clear and compelling titles?And how can you avoid unintentionally deceiving your readers?These are important questions because visualising data is a delicate process. Without proper care, even small missteps can confuse or mislead your audience — an issue that’s all too common.This course is designed to answers these questions. It teaches you where to pay attention to, provides examples of best practices and highlights pitfalls to avoid.Tools to Empower Your Decision-MakingMany people believe that creating great data visualisations is reserved for creatives with a strong visual sense. But that’s simply not true!With the right tools, anyone can produce clear and effective charts. This training equips you with a powerful toolkit, including 15 guidelines. These guidelines help you make informed choices and ensure your visualisations tell a story that is intuitive and easy to understand. Best of all, they’re universally applicable - no matter your dataset, message, or audience - they will always have your back. The toolkit is complemented by a test. This test makes it simple to verify whether your visualisation is quickly understandable to a broad audience.A Compact Training Packed with ExamplesYour time is valuable, which is why this course is designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal time.The concepts are explained clearly and illustrated with numerous examples and visual aids to help you grasp them quickly and effectively. What else to expect from a course that teaches visual communication? ;-)Practical and InsightfulThis course emphasises practical application, equipping you with actionable skills. Everything you’ll learn is geared towards creating effective visualisations. That said, we don’t shy away from theory. After all, understanding the rationale behind your design choices is key. So, that’s what is explained repeatedly, making the training highly insightful without becoming unnecessarily theoretical.For Anyone Who Visualises DataThis course is for anyone who uses data to convey a message and wants to elevate their visual storytelling skills.Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, you’ll benefit from this course.There’s no need for expertise in specific tools or software, as the focus is on universal principles, not technical execution.Data Visualisations in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceBut what about AI? Is creating data visualisations still a skill worth learning? Absolutely — now perhaps more than ever! While AI can generate visually appealing charts, it doesn’t guarantee they’ll be effective. To guide AI tools toward creating meaningful and impactful visualisations, you need a solid understanding of the underlying design principles. These fundamentals are at the heart of this training, empowering you to take full advantage of AI while maintaining control over the outcome.Empower Yourself and Your AudienceBy completing this course, you’ll gain the skills to impress your audience with captivating and highly effective charts. Don’t underestimate the power of a well-designed chart - it can change people minds and help to make smarter decisions. So do yourself — and your audience — a favour and master this skill.

Overview

Section 1: Getting started

Lecture 1 Course overview

Lecture 2 The shortcoming of most charts

Section 2: Setting the scene

Lecture 3 The power of data visualisation

Lecture 4 The 5 seconds rule

Lecture 5 Think like designer

Lecture 6 Define your message

Lecture 7 Conveying your message in two ways

Lecture 8 Fifteen guidelines

Section 3: Content Guidelines

Lecture 9 Guideline 1: Title = message

Lecture 10 Guideline 2: Stick to one message

Lecture 11 Guideline 3: Produce a title that is easy to derive

Section 4: Visual Guidelines

Lecture 12 Guideline 4: Pick an effective visualisation type

Lecture 13 Guideline 5: Align title and visualisation

Lecture 14 Guideline 6: Restrict the amount of data

Lecture 15 Guideline 7: Avoid visual distortions

Lecture 16 Guideline 8: Take into account conventions

Lecture 17 Guideline 9: Show what belongs together

Lecture 18 Guideline 10: Make data easy to read

Lecture 19 Guideline 11: Create visual clarity

Lecture 20 Guideline 12: Highlight the message

Section 5: Textual guidelines

Lecture 21 Guideline 13: Be clear

Lecture 22 Guideline 14: Keep it short

Lecture 23 Guideline 15: Display texts clearly

Section 6: Making it work in practice

Lecture 24 Making compromises

Lecture 25 Test your chart

Lecture 26 What to do if you're stuck

Section 7: Specific uses

Lecture 27 How to lie with charts

Lecture 28 Data visualisations in presentations

Section 8: Chart makeover

Lecture 29 Conclusion

Lecture 30 Chart makeover

Data analysts who want to effectively share the insights they've discovered from their data with colleagues,Consultants aiming to communicate the findings of their analyses clearly to clients,Business professionals seeking to persuade their managers to make data-driven decisions,Journalists who strive to present insights to their audience in a clear and focused way,Students eager to master the essential skill of creating impactful data visualizations