Data Visualisation Fundamentals for Absolute Beginners

Data visualizations are a constant reminder that a picture can speak a thousand words. As businesses struggle to convert their data into usable, digestible insights, it is highly desirable to be able to translate data insights into visual language.

This course will teach you how to transform your data into a story that is understood by all employees. Learn how to use visual design elements - line shape, form, negative space, volume value, colour, texture, colour, and color - to create meaningful imagery you can share with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Instead of focusing on chart types and ideas, this course will help you to understand visual literacy and to be able to channel your instinctive reactions to images into stories.

Visual literacy is the ability to analyze illustrations and data visualisations once you have a basic understanding of it. This will help you to improve your visualisations, and allow you to use the visualisations you see for inspiration and ideas.

Next, you will create data visualizations for your company. You'll now be able to understand the basics of creating effective visualizations and how to combine design elements and insights into presentations that have real impact.

Microsoft has granted accreditation to this course