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This one-day online workshop is designed to equip you with the art and science of turning data into insightful visual stories.

Dive into the transformative world of data visualisation, tailored for professionals within the Australian higher education sector who seek to communicate complex information through intuitive and compelling visual representations, without the need for prior data analysis expertise.

Throughout this immersive course, you will journey from understanding the foundational principles of data visualisation to mastering the creation of engaging charts and dynamic dashboards in Excel. You'll explore various types of data visualisations, learn to select the right charts for your data, and discover how to customise these visuals to narrate compelling stories that influence decision-making.

The workshop emphasises practical experience, offering hands-on training in utilising Excel for data visualisation. This includes preparing data, creating and enhancing charts, and designing dashboards that effectively communicate insights. By the end of your journey, you will be adept at transforming data into visual narratives that resonate with your audience, empowering you to convey complex information in an accessible and impactful manner.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand and Identify Various Types of Data Visualisation: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse range of data visualisations available and how they can be used to effectively represent different types of data.
2. Explain the Principles of Data Visualisation: Master the fundamental principles behind effective data visualisation, enabling you to create visuals that are not only appealing but also meaningful and easy to understand.
3. Create and Enhance Charts in Excel: Develop the skills to create a variety of charts in Excel and learn techniques to enhance these charts for clearer, more impactful data presentation.
4. Understand the Benefits of Data Dashboards: Discover the power of data dashboards in consolidating and presenting data insights, and explore the tools available for building them.
5. Create Data Dashboards with Dynamic Elements: Learn how to incorporate dynamic elements into your dashboards, making them not just informative but also interactive and adaptable to changing data.
6. Enhance and Present Data Dashboards: Elevate your dashboard presentation skills, ensuring your data not only tells a story but also engages and informs your audience effectively.

Equipped with these new skills, you'll be prepared to make informed decisions, identify opportunities, and communicate complex data within the higher education context in a way that is both engaging and understandable.