Introduction to data visualisation
- Open to
- All staff in the Government Statistical Service
- Training category
- Presentation and dissemination
- Type of training
- Online
- Organiser
- Good Practice Team
- Provider
- Good Practice Team
Description:
This course aims to:
- provide an overview of good practice in the design and presentation of tables, graphs and maps and the use of colour
- outline the core principles and theoretical issues in the development of data visualisations
- explain how people think about data visualisations
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will have developed awareness of:
- basic design principles that can be applied to static tables and graphs to ensure effective communication
- how to apply best practice in the development of tables, graphs, maps and colour schemes
- the use of data visualisation for reference and demonstration purposes
How to book:
This course is an e-learning module which is hosted on the Learning Hub, managed by the Office for National Statistics. In order to access the training you will need to have a Learning Hub licence, if you do not have one please e-mail gss.capability@ons.gov.uk
Webinar recording
A recording of a data visualisation webinar, based on this training, is now available on the Analysis Function YouTube channel.
Compelling insights through data visualisations (webinar recording).
Contact:
Email: gsshelp@statistics.gov.uk