The Data Edge and Visual Story Mastery (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
This course offers a concise exploration of data management and visual storytelling, crucial for interpreting and presenting data insights in the modern, data-centric world. Starting with data management basics—covering collection, storage, and analysis—it ensures a strong foundation in handling data with precision and integrity. The programme then advances to visual storytelling, teaching learners to narrate data through charts, graphs, maps, and infographics, catering to diverse audiences. Aimed at professionals, including middle-level and senior managers, it addresses strategic decision-making around technology investments, with a focus on emerging areas like Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data. By the end, learners will master extracting insights and crafting visual narratives to support informed decision-making.
What You'll Learn
1. Explain the differences between Structured Query Language (SQL) and Non-relational Database (noSQL) databases.
2. Perform data querying on MySQL and MongoDB databases.
3. Identify business needs and recommend suitable visualization techniques.
4. Apply concepts and frameworks from the course material to problems and decisions faced in their own organization, to help make better strategic decisions.
5. Apply concepts to cases and make coherent arguments about the pros and cons of a digital solution to a problem, typically faced within an organization.
Entry Requirements
This programme is suitable for participants who are working with a large volume of data and those who would like to improve their skills in the area of data visualisation.