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Data Visualization Primer: Tools & Techniques Specialization

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Data Visualization Primer: Tools & Techniques Specialization

Data Visualization And Storytelling With AI Tools. Transform data into compelling visual stories using modern tools and AI-powered techniques.

Dev Ramesh
Caio Avelino
Starweaver

Instructors: Dev Ramesh

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create compelling data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Python libraries for diverse business applications.

  • Develop strategic data storytelling skills to communicate insights effectively to executives and stakeholders.

  • Implement AI-powered visualization techniques to automate workflows and enhance analytical capabilities.

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What you'll learn

  • Describe the concept and benefits of data visualization.

  • Demonstrate the process of charting data in Google Sheets.

  • Visualize data using the appropriate type of chart.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Graphing
Category: Google Sheets
Category: Data Literacy
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Data Compilation
Category: Data Presentation

What you'll learn

  • Gather and export data in Microsoft Excel

  • Create charts in Microsoft Excel

  • Generate report in Microsoft Excel

Skills you'll gain

Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Report Writing
Category: Microsoft 365
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Business Reporting
Category: Data Import/Export

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the role of storytelling in data visualization to enhance audience engagement and facilitate deeper understanding.

  • Design and synthesize effective, persuasive data visualizations by applying advanced design principles and storytelling techniques.

  • Evaluate and interpret data critically for accuracy, relevance, and potential biases to ensure integrity and objectivity in narratives.

  • Demonstrate the ability to select and effectively use various tools and software for developing engaging and visually appealing data stories.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Storytelling
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Design Elements And Principles
Category: Presentations
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Infographics
Category: Statistical Visualization
Category: Data Integrity

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Interactive Data Visualization
Category: Generative AI
Category: Data Wrangling
Category: LLM Application
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making

What you'll learn

  • Transform raw data into strategic stories using the storytelling arc (setup, insight, action) to drive clear, audience-focused communication.

  • Design purposeful Power BI and Tableau dashboards using layout, visual hierarchy, and interactivity to steer leadership decisions.

  • Select the right visuals and tools (filters, tooltips, annotations, story points) to highlight what matters most in business conversations.

  • Present dashboards with confidence to executives and stakeholders by leading insight-driven walkthroughs and anticipating business questions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Dashboard
Category: Tableau Software
Category: Power BI
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Interactive Data Visualization
Category: Storytelling
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: User Feedback
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Customer Insights
Category: Data Structures
Category: Analytics
Category: Leadership
Category: Presentations
Category: Business Intelligence
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making

What you'll learn

  • Learn to analyze Time series data using different tasks

  • Learn to analyze boxplots, linecharts and barcharts

  • Learn to work with plotly python module

Skills you'll gain

Category: Plotly
Category: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Anomaly Detection
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Heat Maps
Category: Box Plots
Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Preprocessing
Category: Statistical Visualization
Category: Data Visualization

What you'll learn

  • Explain the importance of data visualization in data analysis and interpretation.

  • Create basic plots using Seaborn to visualize data distributions and relationships.

  • Utilize advanced statistical plots in Seaborn for in-depth data analysis and exploration.

  • Customize and enhance Seaborn visualizations to effectively communicate insights from data.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Scatter Plots
Category: Seaborn
Category: Box Plots
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Data Literacy
Category: Matplotlib
Category: Histogram
Category: Statistical Visualization
Category: Heat Maps
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Python Programming
Category: Statistical Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Understand python programming fundamentals for data visualization

  • Leverage the power of Matplotlib and Seaborn

  • Plot histograms, countplots, scatterplots, and line plots

Skills you'll gain

Category: Seaborn
Category: Scatter Plots
Category: Matplotlib
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Plot (Graphics)
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Statistical Visualization
Category: Graphing
Category: Histogram
Category: Python Programming

What you'll learn

  • Identify specific scenarios where GenAI can be applied in BI tasks such as data exploration, analysis and visualization.

  • Assessing the impact of GenAI on actual BI operations to identify efficiency improvements, cost reductions and enhanced insights.

  • Addressing Bias and Equity; Delve into the issue of bias within GenAI models and its impact on data analysis and decision making.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Generative AI
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Business Process Automation
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Project Implementation
Category: Data Validation
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Business Intelligence
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Business Analytics

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Instructors

Dev Ramesh
Coursera
2 Courses 3,063 learners
Caio Avelino
9 Courses 7,601 learners
Starweaver
Coursera
538 Courses 979,720 learners

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