The resources and tools available for visualizing data help enhance the work of data and business professionals. But the multitude of these tools on the market can also be overwhelming and may provoke resistance in those without specialized training or experience in data visualization. Overcoming this initial hurdle and developing comprehension and competency with these resources is a crucial step for all professionals to successfully communicate their insights through data visualizations. 

From creating reports, infographics and maps, to generating dashboards and leveraging AI technologies, the capabilities of today’s data visualization tools are substantial: from Canva to Google Maps, Microsoft Power BI to Tableau, Qlik Sense to Google Looker, ChatGPT, Midjourney and beyond, the resources with these capabilities are many. In this six-course Data Visualization Tools Learning Plan, instructors Filippo Candela and Michele Valentini guide participants through navigating this current self-service analytics and data visualization landscape with an in-depth exploration of the core functionalities of multiple platforms, including practical examples and tutorials.  

The training equips learners with the proficiency to effectively convey insights gleaned from complex datasets using cutting-edge visualization tools. Whether aspiring to streamline data-driven decision-making processes, enhance presentations, or simply deepen understanding of trends and patterns, this learning path is invaluable for anyone keen on harnessing the power of data visualization to drive impactful outcomes in their respective fields. 

In the Data Visualization Learning Plan you will:  

• Gain an overview of the strategic tools available to support expert data visualization work. 
• Realize how to compare data visualization tools and develop an awareness of how to select the right tools for different needs. 
• Obtain specific knowledge of tools including Canva, Flourish, Google Maps, and Pinterest. 
• Acquire the dexterity to produce data visualization artifacts in minutes. 
• Learn how to expand upon data visualization acumen through further exploration. 
• Understand the scope of possibilities within Microsoft Power BI and Qlik Sense, with special awareness of data insourcing, data modeling, and charting. 
• Understand the fundamentals of dashboard architecture, layout, and functionality applicable across Microsoft Power BI and Qlik Sense. 
• Acquire a comprehensive grasp of the core features and functionalities of Tableau and Google Looker/Data Studio. 
• Compare the features and functionalities of Microsoft Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau, and Google Looker/Data Studio with other relevant data visualization tools. 
• Understand the impact of AI on data visualization. 
• Comprehend the capabilities and practical applications of ChatGPT and Midjourney in creating more effective and visually captivating data visualizations. 
• Unlock new possibilities for data visualization through the integration of Generative AI tools into artifact production workflows. 
• Gain guided hands-on experience necessary to develop dashboards and implement the lessons in each of the courses. 
• Cultivate a mindset that enables easy adaptation to new and emerging data visualization tools and technologies. 

Who Should Take This Learning Plan? 

This six-course plan is ideal for professionals across various sectors who seek to enhance their data interpretation and communication skills. Targeted audiences for this course include data analysts, business intelligence specialists, marketing professionals, researchers, marketers, decision-makers, and other business and data professionals tasked with providing reports, infographics, dashboards, maps, and other artifacts for their organizations. The course is not designed for any specific business domain, and as such is applicable to any business function that needs more reliable information such as finance, manufacturing, human resources, analytics, operations, and more. 

Learning Plan Price: $499 
Individual Course Price: $99 
Learning Plan CEUs: 7.0 hours 

Each Course Includes: 

• A 43 - to - 79-minute educational training video 
• An 8 - to - 13-question exam 
• “Check for Understanding” quizzes after each course section 
• Self-paced and on-demand e-learning 
• Unlimited course access  

Courses within the Data Visualization Tools Learning Plan: 

1. Visualization Tools - Creating Reports, Infographics, and Maps 
2. Dashboard Tools - Microsoft Power BI 
3. Dashboard Tools - Qlik Sense 
4. Dashboard Tools - Tableau 
5. Dashboard Tools - Google Looker/Data Studio 
6. Using AI for Data Visualization - ChatGPT and Midjourney 

We offer several bulk licensing options for corporate and group use. 

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