Overview
Data storytelling and visualization are crucial to communicating complex information and insights that inform data-driven decision-making.
In this SAIT Micro-credential course, you'll learn how to use storytelling techniques to craft compelling narratives that engage audiences and effectively communicate key insights.
You'll participate in hands-on exercises and projects using the visual analytics platform Tableau, allowing you to apply your knowledge and create your own data visualizations and stories. By the end of the course, you'll be able to apply data storytelling best practices to create a data-driven narrative with visually appealing and informative data visualizations.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- identify intended audiences, their varied needs and how to best communicate with them
- plan a data story
- reflect on biases that may impact fair and accurate and accurate data storytelling
- create a data story using effective visuals and data as evidence using an industry-standard visual analytics platform
- present a data story.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Unlocking Careers in Data
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After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
SAIT Micro-credentials develop practical skills aligned to current industry standards and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT Technical Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to get the job done. Learn more.
Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive access to online course content in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you'll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Functional webcam and microphone
- Internet access.
You'll be using the following free online software during the course:
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
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