Business Data Visualization

Business Data Visualization

Instructor: Barry Finder

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create effective business data visualizations using Microsoft Excel.
Select appropriate charts and graphs to communicate business insights.
Interpret line graphs, bar charts, histograms, pie charts, and scatter plots.
Present data-driven recommendations using clear and effective visualizations.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Business Data Visualization teaches learners how to transform data into clear, meaningful visualizations that support better business decisions. Through hands-on practice, learners explore how to select the appropriate charts and graphs, create visualizations in Microsoft Excel, and apply design principles that improve clarity and communication.

Throughout the course, learners build practical skills creating line graphs, bar graphs, histograms, pie charts, and scatter plots while learning to interpret trends, compare values, and identify relationships within data. They also gain experience evaluating which visualizations are most appropriate for different business scenarios and communicating insights through well-designed reports. By the end of the course, learners will confidently create, interpret, and present business data visualizations that help stakeholders understand information and make informed decisions.

Clear and effective data visualizations help transform complex information into insights that others can quickly understand and act on. In this module, you'll explore how to select appropriate charts and graphs, create visualizations in Excel, and apply design principles that improve clarity and highlight key messages. Through hands-on practice, you'll learn how to present data in ways that support effective communication and informed business decision-making. Keep your audience in mind as you build each visualization. A well-designed chart helps readers identify important insights quickly, without having to search for them. Module Objective: Create graphs and charts that accurately and clearly represent data to support business decision-making

What's included

64 readings5 assignments

64 readingsTotal 137 minutes

Welcome to data visualization1 minute
Overview1 minute
Get ready to explore data visualization1 minute
Looking ahead1 minute
Data visualizations1 minute
Key terms2 minutes
Introduction to data visualization1 minute
Types of data visualizations2 minutes
Watch and learn5 minutes
Benefits of effective data visualization1 minute
Tips for effective data visualizations1 minute
Common data visualization mistakes2 minutes
Now you try5 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Data visualization1 minute
Review: Types of data visualization1 minute
Reminder: Types of data visualizations1 minute
Walkthrough with an expert4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Excel for data visualization1 minute
Key terms1 minute
Introduction to Excel for data visualization1 minute
Steps to create a line graph in Excel 3 minutes
Watch and learn3 minutes
A deeper look at customizing a line graph1 minute
Before and after: Customizing a line graph1 minute
Customizing your line graph in Excel3 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Data visualization in Excel1 minute
Review: Creating a line graph in Excel1 minute
Reminder: Steps to create a line graph in Excel3 minutes
Checklist of best practices for creating a line graph1 minute
Walkthrough with an expert7 minutes
Reminder: Customize your line graph in Excel3 minutes
Now you try6 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Key elements of charts and graphs1 minute
Key terms1 minute
Charts and graphs1 minute
Key elements in charts and graphs2 minutes
Why key elements matter1 minute
Examples of effective data visualizations2 minutes
Watch and learn4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Editing charts and graphs1 minute
Review: Elements in charts and graphs2 minutes
Walkthrough with an expert5 minutes
Now you try 5 minutes
Key takeaways2 minutes
Data visualization design1 minute
Key terms1 minute
Principles of data visualization design1 minute
Case study: Apply data visualization principles in business4 minutes
Good versus bad data visualization2 minutes
Watch and learn4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Revise charts and graphs1 minute
Review: Graph and chart design principles1 minute
Walkthrough with an expert6 minutes
Now you try2 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Module summary and assessment: Data visualization1 minute
Part 2: Clear and compelling data charts for Company A10 minutes
What you've learned in this module2 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 52 minutes

Knowledge check: Data visualizations4 minutes
Knowledge check: Excel for data visualization6 minutes
Knowledge check: Key elements of charts and graphs6 minutes
Knowledge check: Data visualization design6 minutes
Assessment: Data visualization30 minutes

Data visualizations are only valuable when you can interpret the information they communicate. In this module, you'll explore how to analyze line graphs, bar charts, histograms, pie charts, and scatter plots to identify trends, compare values, and recognize relationships within data. Through guided practice, you'll build the skills needed to extract meaningful insights from visualizations and apply them to business decision-making. As you review each visualization, take a moment to identify the main takeaway before focusing on the details. Building this habit will help you recognize patterns more quickly and communicate data-driven insights with greater confidence. Module Objective: Analyze graphs and charts, including line graphics, bar charts, and histograms, to extract information

What's included

84 readings6 assignments

84 readingsTotal 193 minutes

Welcome to Interpreting data visualizations1 minute
Overview1 minute
Get ready to reflect on data visualization1 minute
Line graphs1 minute
Key terms1 minute
Understanding line graphs1 minute
Components of a line graph2 minutes
Watch and learn3 minutes
Types of trends in line graphs2 minutes
Now you try4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Line graphs1 minute
Reviewing line graphs1 minute
Components of a line graph: Sales revenue example2 minutes
Walkthrough with an expert6 minutes
Now you try4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Bar graphs1 minute
Key terms1 minute
Introduction to bar graphs1 minute
Components of a bar graph2 minutes
How to read bar graphs1 minute
How to read a bar graph5 minutes
Watch and learn3 minutes
Now you try4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Bar graphs1 minute
Review: Bar graph basics2 minutes
Review: Components of a bar graph1 minute
Walkthrough with an expert4 minutes
Interpreting monthly sales data from a bar graph2 minutes
Now you try4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Histograms1 minute
Key terms2 minutes
Introduction to histograms1 minute
Understanding data distribution1 minute
Components of a histogram3 minutes
How to understand histograms2 minutes
Watch and learn4 minutes
Types of histograms4 minutes
How to read a histogram5 minutes
Now you try5 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Histograms1 minute
Reviewing histograms1 minute
Walkthrough with an expert5 minutes
Now you try3 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Pie charts1 minute
Key terms1 minute
Understanding pie charts1 minute
Components of a pie chart3 minutes
Watch and learn3 minutes
How to read a pie chart5 minutes
Now you try 4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Pie charts1 minute
Review: What is a pie chart?1 minute
Review: How to read a pie chart1 minute
Walkthrough with an expert4 minutes
Now you try 3 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Scatter plots1 minute
Key terms2 minutes
Understanding scatter plots1 minute
Common types of scatter plots1 minute
Common types of scatter plots1 minute
Common types of scatter plots1 minute
Watch and learn5 minutes
Components of a scatter plot3 minutes
Real-world examples of scatter plots1 minute
How to read a scatter plot7 minutes
Now you try 5 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Practice: Scatter plots1 minute
Reviewing scatter plots1 minute
Review: Components of a scatter plot1 minute
Walkthrough with an expert5 minutes
Now you try 4 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute
Module summary and assessment: Interpreting data visualizations1 minute
Part 2: Interpreting data visualizations for purchasing decisions10 minutes
What you've learned in this module3 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 65 minutes

Knowledge check: Line graphs5 minutes
Knowledge check: Bar graphs6 minutes
Knowledge check: Histograms6 minutes
Knowledge check: Pie charts6 minutes
Knowledge check: Scatter plots6 minutes
Assessment: Interpreting data visualizations36 minutes

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