Data visualization

Why take this course

Do you want to create professional data visualizations that not only look good but also provide valuable information? This training will help you understand the principles of design and visual psychology so you can create professional dashboards and reports. You’ll gain practical knowledge on how to effectively use visualization tools to support data-driven decisions.

What you'll learn

• How to design professional-quality dashboards and reports.
• How to understand color theory, design psychology, and storytelling techniques to capture the user’s attention.
• How to become proficient in using visualization tools, which will increase your productivity when creating reports.
• The principles of designing reports and dashboards.
• How the quality of a design impacts the success of BI projects.

Certification & Exam

Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of participation, confirming your skills in data visualization. There is no final exam—all you need is active participation in the classes.

Who is this course for

This course is for anyone involved in data handling and analysis, creating reports, and automating reporting processes who wants to improve the quality and effectiveness of their visualizations.

Topics covered

1. General Rules

• Why BI projects fail
• Report / Dashboard consumers
• Information type needs
• “Product Design” per “Consumer type„

2. Why Design quality matters

• BI Developer Role
• Good design – Benefits
• Bad design – Dangers & Traps

3. The general approach to design

• Commandments of design
• Building process – main steps

4. Design and psychology

• Human perception of visuals
• Principles to follow

5. Colours

• Understanding colours selection
• Meaning of colours
• Background and text combination to avoid
• Common mistakes in colour selection

6. Storytelling

• What is storytelling
• Decisions and story types
• Landing page for Navigation
• Example structures of stories

7. Visualization tool embedded on Web Page

• General rules
• Icons and navigation

8. Practical Exercises

• Interactive Slicers menu
• Instruction Overlayer
• Drill Through Pages / Tooltips

9. Use Power Point as a support tool

• Building Background for visuals
• PowerPoint abilities
• Neumorphism Design – Exercise in Power Point