HOW IT WORKS
2 CEUs, equivalent to 20 Contact Hours/PDUs
How we display data is important in communicating that data. Learn how to visually tell a story with your data to make your communication more effective and influence how your message is received.
Start Date:
August 30, 2021
Cost:
$499
Duration:
4 weeks
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Dennis McGrath
Dennis McGrath is an engineer with more than 30 years of experience using data to make better decisions. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from Rutgers University. His career spans multiple sectors including government/military, healthcare, finance, and homeland security. As an engineer for the Naval Air Warfare Center and later with Lockheed Martin, he worked with Navy aircraft and ship-based combat systems. As a researcher at Dartmouth College and Norwich University, he was principle investigator for multiple projects investigating technology for infrastructure protection and disaster response. More recently, he has been a consultant to several New England hospitals using Six Sigma methods to spearhead data-driven process improvements.
THE CURRICULUM
Data Storytelling
Learn how to tell a story with the data you analyze. Data storytelling helps you communicate your message in a visual way. This course will dive into data context, when and when not to use animation, constructing a story, and more.
Topics Include:
- Communicating numbers in words and narratives
- Visualization for explanation
- The elements of a good data story
- Telling stories with data
Who Should Register:
- Adults looking to transition into a career in Data Analytics
- Data Analysts who want to advance their skillset
- Anyone who works in a field that relies heavily on data reporting
Learning Format
We provide a more interactive and visually engaging learning experience than you’ll find in many online course environments.
The format of this class is fully online, instructor-led, pass/no pass, and can be taken as part of the certificate or independently. Certificate courses can be taken in any order unless otherwise noted.
Industry Experts
You'll experience optional live sessions with your instructor and other experts and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the subject.
Active Learning
Learn content deeply through varied case studies, topical readings, infographics and other visuals, and hands-on exercises.
Engaged Classrooms
Build your knowledge repository with weekly quizzes, open group discussions, and even the occasional debate.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Data Storytelling
Devote 6-8 hours/week
Apply knowledge to your real life
DO THE EXTRA WORK WHEN YOU CAN
Be prepared to learn from each other
