09:15 - 09:45 Registration

09:45 - 10:00 Trainer's Introduction and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 10:30 Why Does Data Visualisation Matter?

• The reasons for data becoming a crucial way for organisations to communicate with internal and external audiences

• Introduction to the key elements of a successful data visualisation that will be explored during the day

10:30 - 11:15 What Makes Good Data Visualisation?

• Understand how to identify the story in the data

• The principle of self-sufficiency: how much can you remove to enhance the clarity of the message?

• Group discussion of good and bad examples of data visualisation, and what makes them that way

11:15 - 11:30 Morning Break

11:30 - 12:15 Data in Context

• Learn about the purpose and range of visualisations from interactive dashboards for exploratory analysis in web browsers to static publication-quality diagrams in print

• Understand how data visualisation needs to work in conjunction with supporting text and commentary

• Understand the different types of data; categorical, numeric, ration and time-based – and learn how best to visualise them

• Know how to identify the right chart or graph for your data set

• Be aware of the data governance considerations when using cloud-based online tools

12:15 - 13:00 How People Process Visual Information

• Understand how to use techniques to give your audience both an instant message and the opportunity to explore further: sort, filter, drill to detail, tooltips and interaction between visuals

• Short exercises in improving existing data visualisations by applying the lessons learnt so far

• Understand how people process visual information and use that knowledge to build visualisations that are easier and more helpful for your audience

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 14:45 Design Principles

• Understand why visual elements must enhance the message rather than clutter and confuse your communications

• Learn quick and repeatable visual tricks that draw attention to the key information (without needing a graphic designer)

• Be aware of design and layout principles that will allow your infographics and visualisations to breathe

14:45 - 15:00 Afternoon Break

15:00 - 16:00 Design a Data Visualisation Toolkit

• Know which tools are available to help you quickly create data visualisations – including Microsoft Office and free online options

• Understand the trend towards digital interactive data visualisations

• Discover routes to further learning in this area

16:00 - 16:15 Feedback, Evaluation & Close