Data Storytelling: Transforming Insights into Action

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  • 7 videos | 28m 57s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
  • Certification CPE
  • Certification PMI PDU
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In today's data-driven world, the ability to tell compelling stories with data is crucial for driving digital transformation and informed decision-making. This course equips participants with essential skills to harness data storytelling's power in modern business environments. In this course, you'll learn about recognizing the importance of data storytelling and the role of storytelling in engagement and retention. You'll delve into crafting a data-driven narrative, identifying key elements for a compelling story, and structuring it effectively with a clear beginning, middle, and end. You'll also learn about techniques for emphasizing key insights and aligning narratives with digital transformation goals. You'll explore the importance of choosing the right visuals to convey data insights and popular tools and techniques for creating impactful data stories. Finally, you'll discover the best practices for data storytelling and common pitfalls to avoid.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
    Recognize the importance of data storytelling in modern business environments and its role in decision-making
    Identify the key elements of a compelling data-driven narrative and how to structure a story using data
    Identify how to select appropriate visualizations to effectively convey data insights
  • Identify popular tools and techniques used to create impactful data stories
    Recognize best practices for data storytelling and common pitfalls to avoid
    Summarize the key concepts covered in this course

IN THIS COURSE

  • 57s
    The ability to tell compelling stories with data is crucial for driving digital transformation and informed decision-making. In this video, you'll be introduced to the key concepts that will be covered in this course. FREE ACCESS
  • 5m 35s
    In today's data-driven world, effectively communicating insights is vital. In this video, you'll learn how to recognize the importance of data storytelling in modern business environments and its role in decision-making. You'll explore the significance of context in interpreting data and understand how storytelling enhances engagement and retention. Real-world examples of successful data storytelling will illustrate its impact, and you'll learn about its crucial role in driving digital transformation. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Crafting a Data-driven Narrative
    6m 8s
    Creating a compelling narrative with data is an art and a science. In this video, you'll discover how to identify your audience and their needs, establish a clear objective, and structure your narrative with a beginning, middle, and end. Techniques for highlighting key insights and aligning your story with digital transformation goals will also be covered. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Choosing the Right Visuals
    2m 45s
    Selecting the right visuals is essential for effective data storytelling. In this video, you'll learn about different types of data visualizations, such as charts, graphs, and infographics, and the criteria for selecting the most effective ones. Principles of design and aesthetics will be discussed, along with examples of both effective and ineffective visualizations. You'll also explore how visuals play a pivotal role in digital transformation initiatives. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Tools and Techniques for Data Storytelling
    6m 13s
    Using the right tools can enhance your data storytelling efforts. In this video, you'll get an overview of popular tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Google Data Studio. You'll learn about the techniques for integrating data from multiple sources and methods for interactive storytelling, such as dashboards and interactive reports. You'll also explore tips for leveraging software features to create impactful data stories. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
    5m 59s
    Mastering data storytelling involves knowing the best practices and avoiding common pitfalls. In this video, you'll discover best practices for clarity, simplicity, and accuracy in data storytelling. Strategies for maintaining audience engagement and avoiding pitfalls like data overload and misleading visuals will be covered. You'll also explore case studies of both successful and flawed data stories, ensuring your practices align with digital transformation efforts and effectively communicate your insights. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Course Summary
    1m 20s
    In this video, you'll review and reflect on what you've learned in the course Data Storytelling: Transforming Insights into Action. FREE ACCESS

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