Data Visualization: Essentials Overview/Description Target Audience Prerequisites Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Expertise Level Overview/Description
It is becoming more common to present data in a visual way to engage audiences with what the data is saying. To ensure the audiences understand what is being presented, effective data visualizations need to be created, and this all starts with knowing who your audience is and what your data is all about. In this course, you'll learn the essentials of creating great data visualizations and how to use different forms of data visualizations.
Target Audience
People looking to familiarize themselves with the core concepts how to visualize data
Prerequisites
None
Expected Duration (hours)
1.8
Lesson Objectives Data Visualization: Essentials
start the course
describe what data visualization is
distinguish between data visualization audiences
describe the traits of good visualization and perception
use the data being visualized to provide meaningful information
identify the difference between data visualization and infographics
distinguish between the different types of visualization techniques
identify the types of interactivity and if they are required in the data visualization
describe designing good narratives to go with the data visualizations
identify what is a good data visualization design and a bad data visualization design
determine the usage for different illustrations and icons
design and determine the position, size, color, contrast, and shape for the data visualization
create the appropriate scale for the data visualization
create the appropriate legend and source usage
identify different types of graphs and charts and when to use them for the best results
identify hierarchical data charts and when to use them for the best results
identify different types of maps charts and when to use them for the best results
identify more advanced graphs and charts and when to use them for the best results
identify what a dashboard is and when it should be used to present data visualizations
identify when to add animations to the data visualizations for best results
identify when, where, and how to add text for context to data visualizations
use best practices to start designing a draft of a data visualization
use best practices to add effective visuals and text to a draft of a data visualization
use best practices to add functionality and color to a draft of a data visualization
use best practices to create meaningful data visualizations
Course Number: df_fodv_a01_it_enus
Expertise Level
Beginner