Data VisualisationIntermediate
Data Storytelling & Dashboard Design
Most analysts can find the insight. Few can present it in a way that drives action. This focused half-day covers narrative structure, chart selection, visual hierarchy, and dashboard design principles that apply regardless of which tool you use — Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or Python.
Tools & Technologies
Tool-agnosticApplicable to Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python
Course Curriculum
1
Storytelling with Data
- Narrative arc — context, tension, resolution
- Understanding your audience and what they need to decide
- The single most important chart rule
2
Chart Selection
- Choosing the right chart for the right question
- The most common charting mistakes
- Colour as signal, not decoration
3
Dashboard Design Principles
- Layout, visual hierarchy, and flow
- Reducing cognitive load
- Accessibility: contrast, labels, and alternative text
4
Workshop
- Critique real dashboards as a group
- Redesign exercise
- Peer review and structured feedback
What's Included
Live instructor-led session
Small cohort
Course materials pack (slides, code, datasets)
Certificate of completion
14-day email support
£740Early bird
£495Save £245
per person
4 hours (Half day)
Next: Wed, 29 Apr 2026
11 seats remaining
Intermediate level
4/15 seats filled
Completion certificate included