Storytelling with Data Training Course
Data storytelling involves leveraging visual and narrative methods to convert intricate datasets into clear, engaging stories that inform and motivate action.
This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets public sector professionals who work with data but have limited or informal training in data storytelling, aiming to improve their ability to present data clearly and persuasively through narrative and visuals.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Transform raw data into impactful visual stories.
- Use chart selection and layout to support key messages.
- Structure data narratives that align with audience needs.
- Apply best practices for visual clarity and cognitive impact.
Course Format
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Hands-on use of storytelling techniques in data presentations.
- Guided exercises focused on clarity, visual flow, and audience impact.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course based on your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling
- What is data storytelling and why it matters
- Elements of effective stories: narrative, visuals, data
- Common use cases in public and corporate settings
Understanding the Audience and Context
- Who is your audience and what do they need?
- Designing for technical vs. non-technical stakeholders
- Setting the tone: persuasive, explanatory, exploratory
Choosing the Right Visuals
- When to use bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and more
- Common missteps in visual encoding
- Color, layout, and hierarchy in storytelling
Structuring the Narrative
- Defining the \u201cso what\u201d of your data
- Storyboarding and visual sequencing
- Using annotations and visual cues
Practical Tools and Techniques
- Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Google Data Studio basics
- Slide-based and dashboard-based storytelling
- Using templates and reusable structures
Workshop and Critique
- Group analysis of example stories
- Before-and-after visual transformations
- Peer feedback on draft storyboards
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic data visualization principles
- Experience working with charts, graphs, or dashboards
- Familiarity with spreadsheets or visualization tools
Audience
- Data analysts
- Public sector communicators
- Policy advisors and managers who interpret data
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Testimonials (2)
Doing Exercise
Joe Pang - Lands Department, Hong Kong
Course - QGIS for Geographic Information System
Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
Ian - Archeoworks Inc.
Course - ArcGIS Fundamentals
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