The Softer Side of Data Visualization Training Course

Ken and I are known for our technical abilities within Tableau. I mean, out of 400 blog posts on our website, I'd say that 390 of them are directly related to Tableau. But we've been building charts and dashboards for a long, long time and have worked for, worked with, or simply collaborated alongside some of the world's foremost data visualization experts in the world. So we know a thing or two about data visualization as a practice, not just about technical aspects of Tableau. 

We are really excited to announce our first course that focuses on data visualization as a practice - The Softer Side of Data Visualization. This course will not only dig deep into design best practices, but will also equip attendees with other essential data visualization soft skills to create impactful data visualizations through empathy, trust-building, and data storytelling. Below are the course details.

Course Overview:  

Explore data visualization beyond the technical aspects with The Softer Side of Data Visualization training course. This course will equip you with essential skills to create impactful data visualizations through empathy, trust-building, storytelling, and design best practices.

• Build great partnerships by asking the right questions and empathizing with stakeholders.
• Convey value over time to develop trust in both your professional relationships and the data you provide.
• Become a proactive partner, anticipating needs and offering innovative solutions.
• Employ design best practices including (but not limited to 😁) simplicity, effective use of color, data & charts that don't deceive, and selecting the right chart for the job.
• Enhance your data storytelling by focusing on the Four Ps: People, Place, Plot, and Purpose.

Who Should Attend:  

This course is designed for data professionals, business analysts, and anyone interested in improving their data visualization and storytelling skills to create more meaningful and impactful insights.

Course Format: 

This engaging 5-class-hour course is delivered in two separate sessions, approximately three weeks apart. The first session includes interactive lectures, practical exercises, and a hands-on dashboard assignment where participants apply their learning to a real-world scenario. The second session is equally valuable, as it focuses on reviewing and critiquing a selection of anonymous participant dashboards as a group.

And although this course is tool-agnostic, you all know that our favorite tool is Tableau and you will see lots of Tableau examples used throughout. 

We've already taught this course in several private settings, but we are so excited to finally make this course available publicly. If you’re interested, then please check out our registration page.  

And, if your company is looking for private training, let us know—we can build a fully-customized training to best meet the needs of your team.

Thanks for all your support over the years! We hope to see some of you in class soon!

 

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Kevin Flerlage, September 9, 2024

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