20 Lessons on Data Storytelling

This comprehensive course on Data Storytelling consists of 20 lessons designed to help you master the art of telling compelling data stories. Each lesson, lasting 5-10 minutes, covers various aspects of data visualization, chart selection, visual design, narrative flow, and dashboard layout. The course aims to equip you with the skills to create high-functioning charts, choose the right visualizations, apply traditional storytelling elements to data, and design effective dashboards that communicate insights clearly and effectively.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the components of high-functioning charts.

• Learn to choose the right chart for your data and message.

• Apply visual design principles to enhance data storytelling.

• Use traditional narrative elements to structure data stories.

• Design effective dashboards to communicate insights.

Skills Covered by the Course

• Chart components and selection

• Visual design (color, contrast, typography)

• Narrative techniques (story elements, structure, narration)

• Dashboard design and layout

• SA1.1 Beginner: Can understand fundamental principles of data visualisation, including clarity, simplicity, and effective use of charts and graphs.

• SA1.1 Intermediate: Can apply design principles such as Gestalt, information hierarchy, and minimalism to enhance the usability of dashboards and reports to convey complexities intuitively.

• DAC5 L3: You can turn complex data analyses into clear and compelling messages and you can present those analyses with visualisations to communicate complex messages.

• DAC5 L4: You can present analysis and visualisations in clear ways to communicate complex messages.