The insights gained from data analysis are only truly valuable when you can be clearly expressed to other people – bosses, colleagues, clients, customers, or other stakeholders. In this workshop you’ll learn how to turn raw qualitative or quantitative data into a clear visual story through infographics and data visualization. We'll discuss the key principles for planning an effective visual, look at examples of best (and worst) practice, and learn repeatable and practical design techniques for enhancing the story. We'll also give you an overview of useful tools that will help you turn your idea into a finished infographic or data visualization. You could be conjuring up eye-catching slide decks, building effective reports and dashboards, pitching to investors, or presenting persuasive data to your most important customers. This is a fully interactive online workshop, so be prepared to join discussions and get hands on with building your own visualisations. Takeaways Be able to evaluate the elements that make an infographic or visualization effective. Learn quick and repeatable visual tricks for ensuring infographics convey a clear message. Understand how to tailor your approach to different audiences and context. Discover a bunch of free tools and resources to help you build your own visualizations. Understand how online, interactive visualizations work and how to create them. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people. Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonials "Just to say what a great course this was. I have made my first report employing some of the ideas and tools you showed us – to rapturous responses! The next actions are clear for all and they all understood it! Thank you for helping me to organise my data and thoughts, showing how to present the key message up front, and how to keep it simple and focused. Gearing up for another report now!" Kay Anderson | Head of Finance | Mima "We have been using Tableau to display data for some time but knew we could do more to engage our end users. Alan’s training gave us a framework to start thinking about what we wanted to achieve with our visualisations and analysis, and some great tips on how to display information for maximum impact. Alan was an engaging trainer and we found the workshops very energising." Ellen Austin | Senior Data Analyst | London School of Economics
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is relevant to anyone who needs to work with and understand data including: Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Reporting and BI professionals Marketing and Digital Marketing professionals Digital, Web, e-Commerce, Social media and Mobile channel professionals Business managers who need to interpret analytical output to inform managerial decisions Overview This course will cover the basic theory of data visualization along with practical skills for creating compelling visualizations, reports and dashboards from data using Tableau. Outcome: After attending this course delegates will understand - How to move from business questions to great data visualizations and beyond How to apply the fundamentals of data visualization to create informative charts How to choose the right visualization type for the job at hand How to design and develop basic dashboards in Tableau that people will love to use by doing the following: Reading data sources into Tableau Setting up the roles and data types for your analysis Creating new data fields using a range of calculation types Creating the following types of charts - cross tabs, pie and bar charts, geographic maps, dual axis and combo charts, heat maps, highlight tables, tree maps and scatter plots Creating Dashboards that delight using the all of the features available in Tableau. The use of analytics, statistics and data science in business has grown massively in recent years. Harnessing the power of data is opening actionable insights in diverse industries from banking to tourism. From Business Questions to Data Visualisation and Beyond The first step in any data analysis project is to move from a business question to data analysis and then on to a complete solution. This section will examine this conversion emphasizing: The use of data visualization to address a business need The data analytics process ? from business questions to developed dashboards Introduction to Tableau ? Part 1 In this section, the main functionality of Tableau will be explained including: Selecting and loading your data Defining data item properties Create basic calculations including basic arithmetic calculations, custom aggregations and ratios, date math, and quick table calculations Creating basic visualizations Creating a basic dashboard Introduction to Tableau ? Part 2 In this section, the main functionality of Tableau will be explained including: Selecting and loading your data Defining data item properties Create basic calculations including basic arithmetic calculations, custom aggregations and ratios, date math, and quick table calculations Creating basic visualizations Creating a basic dashboard Key Components of Good Data Visualisation and The Visualisation Zoo In this section the following topics will be covered: Colour theory Graphical perception & communication Choosing the right chart for the right job Data Exploration with Tableau Exploring data to answer business questions is one of the key uses of applying good data visualization techniques within Tableau. In this section we will apply the data visualization theory from the previous section within Tableau to uncover trends within the data to answer specific business questions. The types of charts that will be covered are: Cross Tabs Pie and bar charts Geographic maps Dual axis and combo charts with different mark types Heat maps Highlight tables Tree maps Scatter plots Introduction to Building Dashboards with Tableau In this section, we will implement the full process from business question to final basic dashboard in Tableau: Introduction to good dashboard design Building dashboards in Tableau
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for professionals in a variety of job roles who receive Tableau data visualizations from data analysts or from data visualization engineers. These data report recipients want to take advantage of the many Tableau features and capabilities that enable them to explore the data behind the initial analysis, perform additional analysis to ask next-level questions of the data, and to customize visualizations and dashboards to share new insights and create compelling reports. Overview Explore Tableau reports. Analyze data to get answers and insights. Sort and group data for analysis and reporting. Filter views. Prepare reports. Troubleshoot, collaborate, and share views and analysis As data acquisition, access, analysis, and reporting are interwoven with our businesses and lives, more and more data is collected about business and personal activities. This abundance of data and the computing power to analyze it has increased the use of data analysis and data visualization across a broad range of job roles. Decision makers of all types, including managers and executives, must interact with, interpret, and develop reports based on data and analysis provided to them. Tableau© software is designed for data analysis and the creation of visualizations. Data analysts prepare data, perform initial analysis, and create visualizations that are then passed on to business data-driven decision makers. These decision makers can use Tableau's tools to explore the data, perform further analysis to find new insights, make decisions, and create customized reports to share their findings. Prerequisites To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience managing data with Microsoft© Excel© or Google Sheets? Lesson 1: Exploring Tableau Reports Topic A: Data Analysis Workflow with Tableau Topic B: Explore Views Topic C: Edit Workbooks Lesson 2: Analyzing Data to Get Answers and Insights Topic A: Configure Marks with the Marks Card Topic B: Ask New Questions by Changing Aggregation Topic C: Find Answers with Calculations Topic D: Answer Questions with Table Calculations Lesson 3: Sorting and Grouping Data for Analysis and Reporting Topic A: Sort Data Topic B: Group Data Lesson 4: Filtering Views Topic A: Filter Data to Refine Analysis Topic B: Create Interactive Filters for Reports Lesson 5: Preparing Reports Topic A: Format and Annotate Views to Tell Your Story Topic B: Emphasize Data in Reports Topic C: Animate Visualizations for Clarity Lesson 6: Troubleshooting, Sharing, and Collaborating Topic A: Troubleshoot Data Issues Topic B: Collaborate in Tableau Online Topic C: Collaborate with Non-Tableau Users
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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course is individuals who want to learn the fundamentals of database concepts in a cloud environment, get basic skilling in cloud data services, and build their foundational knowledge of cloud data services within Microsoft Azure. Overview Describe core data concepts Identify considerations for relational data on Azure Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure Describe an analytics workload on Azure In this course, students will gain foundational knowledge of core data concepts and related Microsoft Azure data services. Students will learn about core data concepts such as relational, non-relational, big data, and analytics, and build their foundational knowledge of cloud data services within Microsoft Azure. Students will explore fundamental relational data concepts and relational database services in Azure. They will explore Azure storage for non-relational data and the fundamentals of Azure Cosmos DB. Students will learn about large-scale data warehousing, real-time analytics, and data visualization. 1 - Explore core data concepts Identify data formats Explore file storage Explore databases Explore transactional data processing Explore analytical data processing 2 - Explore data roles and services Explore job roles in the world of data Identify data services 3 - Explore fundamental relational data concepts Understand relational data Understand normalization Explore SQL Describe database objects 4 - Explore relational database services in Azure Describe Azure SQL services and capabilities Describe Azure services for open-source databases 5 - Explore Azure Storage for non-relational data Explore Azure blob storage Explore Azure DataLake Storage Gen2 Explore Azure Files Explore Azure Tables 6 - Explore fundamentals of Azure Cosmos DB Describe Azure Cosmos DB Identify Azure Cosmos DB APIs 7 - Explore fundamentals of large-scale data warehousing Describe data warehousing architecture Explore data ingestion pipelines Explore analytical data stores 8 - Explore fundamentals of real-time analytics Understand batch and stream processing Explore common elements of stream processing architecture Explore Azure Stream Analytics Explore Apache Spark on Microsoft Azure 9 - Explore fundamentals of data visualization Describe Power BI tools and workflow Describe core concepts of data modeling Describe considerations for data visualization
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The Power BI in a Day course is designed for beginners and intermediate users of Power BI. Overview #NAME? Students will discover the full capabilities of Power BI in a one-day, hands-on workshop. Please Note: This workshop is primarily self-directed and students will work at their own pace while having access to an instructor for questions. 1 - Accessing & Preparing data Data Set Power BI Desktop Power BI Desktop ? Accessing Data Power BI Desktop ? Data Preparation 2 - Data Modeling and Exploration Power BI Desktop ? Data Modeling and Exploration Power BI Desktop ? Data Exploration Continued References 3 - Data Visualization Power BI Desktop Power BI Desktop ? Data Visualization References 4 - Publishing & Accessing Reports Power BI Desktop ? Creating Mobile View Power BI Service Power BI Service ? Publishing Report Power BI Mobile ? Accessing Report on Mobile Device Power BI Service ? Collaboration and Distribution References 5 - Dashboard and Collaboration Power BI Service Building Dashboard References Additional course details: Nexus Humans Power BI: Dashboard in a Day training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Power BI: Dashboard in a Day course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for professionals in a variety of job roles who receive Power BI data visualizations and reports from data analysts or from data visualization engineers. These data report recipients want to use the features and capabilities of Power BI to fully explore the visualizations and initial analyses provided to them in reports, perform additional analysis to ask next-level questions of the data, and to customize and create new visualizations and dashboards in order to share new insights and create compelling reports. Overview Explore Power BI reports. Analyze data to get answers and insights. Sort and group data for analysis and reporting. Filter visualizations. Prepare reports. Troubleshoot, collaborate, and share reports. As data acquisition, access, analysis, and reporting are interwoven with our businesses and lives, more and more data is collected about business and personal activities. This abundance of data and the computing power to analyze it has increased the use of data analysis and data visualization across a broad range of job roles. Decision makers of all types, including managers and executives, must interact with, interpret, and develop reports based on data and analysis provided to them. Microsoft Power BI software is designed for data analysis and the creation of visualizations. Data analysts prepare data, perform initial analysis, and create visualizations that are then passed to business data decision makers. These decision makers can use Power BI's tools to explore the data, perform further analysis to find new insights, make decisions, and create customized reports to share their findings. Prerequisites To ensure your success in this course, you have experience managing data with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets 1. Exploring Power BI Reports Topic A: Data Analysis Workflow with Power BI Topic B: Explore Reports in the Power BI Service Topic C: Edit Reports 2. Analyzing Data to Get Answers and Insights Topic A: Configure Data Visualizations Topic B: Ask New Questions by Changing Aggregation Topic C: Find Answers with Calculations 3. Sorting and Grouping Data for Analysis and Reporting Topic A: Sort Data Topic B: Group Data 4. Filtering Visualizations Topic A: Filter Data to Refine Analysis Topic B: Create Slicers for Reports 5. Preparing Reports Topic A: Format and Annotate Reports Topic B: Emphasize Data in Reports 6. Troubleshooting, Sharing, and Collaborating Topic A: Troubleshoot Data Issues Topic B: Collaborate in Power BI Topic C: Collaborate with Non-Power BI Users
OVERVIEW Prerequisites—DIAD training or equivalent working experience This one-day course will cover Power BI report layouts and structure the agile process to creating Power BI data visualizations. It will help attendees to understand the art behind visualizations, the implications behind choosing the right charts, the impact of color, shape, and size, and finally the use of Power BI custom visuals. The course includes various design patterns of dashboards and reports, as well as best practices for authoring great reports and dashboards for business users. The course content is managed by the Power BI engineering team at Microsoft. There is no exam associated with the course. COURSE BENEFITS: Understand the need for storytelling with data Understand the agile process to creating Power BI data visualizations Understand the art behind visualizations Gain familiarity with Power BI report layouts and structure Understand implications behind choosing the right charts Gain familiarity with using Power BI custom visuals WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? Power BI report developers who wish to improve the aesthetic quality of their reports Power BI and other BI practitioners who would like to understand more about the theory of data visualization BI practitioners who wish to create reports that communicate the meaning behind the data more clearly Power BI users who would like to explore the types of chart and visual available that answer different types of business question COURSE OUTLINE Module 1 What Is Storytelling With Data? Volume, Velocity and Variety The importance of business questions What is a story in this context? Module 2 The Science Behind Data Visualization Basic problems to avoid Memory and visualization Ways to spark iconic, short-term and long-term memory Module 3 The Process Behind Data Visualization Using an agile approach to report development Data structure and data grain Converting the story to a data model Module 4 Dashboards And Reports Terminology and definitions Dashboard layout and structure Report layout and structure Storyboarding Drill-through, bookmarks, toggles and tooltips Module 5 Chart Selection Charts for comparison Time series Proportions Constructing effective tables, cards and slicers Scatterplots Module 6 Accessibility And Custom Visuals Report accessibility checklists Custom visuals Creating a custom R visual Charticulator Module 7 Publishing And Formatting Colour schemes Making a Power BI theme Use of fonts, icons and symbols Sizing dashboard and report tiles Sparklines, hyperlinks and images Module 8 Report Authoring - Best Practices Design thought process The audience Defining the platform environment The user experience Visualization Implementation and testing Optimization Module 9 Dashboard And Goals Design Tips and tricks Best practices for dashboard design Tracking business metrics with goals