Data Visualisation and Storytelling
Turn numbers into clear charts, dashboards and presentations that decision-makers understand and act on.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Good analysis is wasted if nobody understands it. This course teaches the principles of visual perception, chart selection and narrative structure, so participants can present data with clarity and impact. It works with Excel and Power BI and covers board packs, management dashboards and donor reports.
Who should attend
- Analysts and report writers
- Managers who present performance data
- M&E and research staff
- Finance and planning teams
What you will be able to do
- Choose the right chart for each message
- Remove clutter and focus attention
- Design dashboards people use
- Structure a data story for an audience
- Present findings with confidence
Course outline
Module 1Seeing data clearly
- • How people read charts
- • Choosing chart types
- • Colour, labels and clutter
- • Common mistakes
Module 2Dashboards and reports
- • Dashboard layout principles
- • Building in Excel and Power BI
- • KPIs and targets
- • Board and donor reports
Module 3Telling the story
- • Know your audience
- • Narrative structure
- • Presenting and handling questions
- • Practice presentations
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Data Visualisation and Storytelling course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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