This course aims to prepare you for acknowledging and valuing the significance of data visualisations and visual analytics. You will be introduced to practical Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) techniques using plotting libraries and tools on any tabular dataset. You'll learn how to design visualisations and dashboards that reduce cognitive load, effectively leveraging short-term memory.

Data Visualisation
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What you'll learn
Recognise the significance of data visualisations and apply visual analytics to effectively communicate insights from complex datasets.
Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) on tabular datasets using appropriate plotting libraries and tools to uncover patterns and trends.
Design effective visualisations and dashboards that minimise cognitive load and enhance data storytelling for clear and engaging communication.
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There are 12 modules in this course
In this module, the learners will be introduced to the course and its syllabus, setting the foundation for their learning journey. The course's introductory video will provide them with insights into the valuable skills and knowledge they can expect to gain throughout the duration of this course. Additionally, the syllabus reading will comprehensively outline essential course components, including course values, assessment criteria, grading system, schedule, details of live sessions, and a recommended reading list that will enhance the learner’s understanding of the course concepts. Moreover, this module offers the learners the opportunity to connect with fellow learners as they participate in a discussion prompt designed to facilitate introductions and exchanges within the course community.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt
2 videos• Total 6 minutes
- Meet Your Instructor - Pravin Y. Pawar• 2 minutes
- Course Introductory Video• 4 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Course Overview• 10 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Meet Your Peers• 10 minutes
This module is designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of data analysis, the different types of data analysis, and the pivotal role of visual analytics in decision-making. It delves into the data analysis process, emphasizing how visual analytics enhances data interpretation and decision-making. Participants will gain insights into the key roles involved in data analytics, explore a variety of data visualization libraries, tools, and platforms, and learn how to leverage these resources effectively.
What's included
17 videos6 readings15 assignments1 discussion prompt
17 videos• Total 156 minutes
- Introducing Data Analysis• 7 minutes
- Types of Data Analysis• 7 minutes
- Comparing Types of Data Analysis• 5 minutes
- Exploratory vs Explanatory Data Analysis• 7 minutes
- Data Analysis Process• 8 minutes
- Challenges in Data Analysis• 7 minutes
- Data Visualisations• 6 minutes
- Why Visual Analytics?• 6 minutes
- Visual Analysis for Everyone• 6 minutes
- The Future of Visual Analytics• 6 minutes
- Distinguishing Data Roles• 7 minutes
- Introducing Data Visualisation Analyst (Visual Analyst)• 6 minutes
- Installable Tools• 7 minutes
- Libraries and Packages• 7 minutes
- Cloud-Based Platforms• 7 minutes
- Module Wrap Up Video• 2 minutes
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 1 - Live Session on 24-11-08 18:31:07 [55:11]• 55 minutes
6 readings• Total 105 minutes
- Essential Reading: Data Analysis• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Data Analysis• 20 minutes
- Essential Reading: Visual Analytics• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Roles in Data Analytics• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Tools Languages• 10 minutes
- Module 1 - Reading Notes• 30 minutes
15 assignments• Total 135 minutes
- Introducing Data Analysis• 9 minutes
- Types of Data Analysis• 9 minutes
- Comparing Types of Data Analysis• 9 minutes
- Exploratory vs Explanatory Data Analysis• 9 minutes
- Data Analysis Process• 9 minutes
- Challenges in Data Analysis• 9 minutes
- Data Visualisations• 9 minutes
- Why Visual Analytics?• 9 minutes
- Visual Analysis for Everyone• 9 minutes
- The Future of Visual Analytics• 9 minutes
- Distinguishing Data Roles• 9 minutes
- Introducing Data Visualisation Analyst (Visual Analyst)• 9 minutes
- Installable Tools• 9 minutes
- Libraries and Packages• 9 minutes
- Cloud-Based Platforms• 9 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Navigating the Landscape of Visual Data Analytics: From Analysis to Visualisation• 30 minutes
Quantitative information is crucial for organizations to function efficiently. The focus on metrics, KPIs, Balanced Scorecards, and performance dashboards highlights the importance of numbers in today's business environment. To communicate the stories behind these numbers effectively, it is essential to understand basic statistics and the principles of conveying quantitative information clearly, which is also the focus of this module.This module is designed to provide learners with the foundational skills necessary to perform data analysis using Python. It covers the selection and setup of the appropriate Python environment and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tailored for data analysis tasks. Participants will gain a solid understanding of Python syntax, fundamental programming concepts, and the essential libraries commonly used in data analysis. By the end of this module, participants will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to effectively analyze data using Python.
What's included
20 videos5 readings19 assignments1 discussion prompt
20 videos• Total 169 minutes
- Quantitative Relationships• 5 minutes
- Relationships Within Categories• 5 minutes
- Relationships Between Quantities• 5 minutes
- Numbers that Summarise• 3 minutes
- Measures of Average• 7 minutes
- Measures of Correlation and Ratios• 8 minutes
- Introduction to Jupyter Notebooks (Demo)• 8 minutes
- Introducing IDEs and Code Editors• 9 minutes
- Familiarising with Anaconda, Miniconda and Conda• 7 minutes
- Introduction to Python • 7 minutes
- I/O Statements• 6 minutes
- Basic Constructs• 10 minutes
- Data Structures - Strings and Tuples• 7 minutes
- Data Structures - Lists• 6 minutes
- Data Structures - Sets and Dictionaries• 5 minutes
- Control Flow Statements - Conditional• 5 minutes
- Control Flow Statements - Iterative• 6 minutes
- Functions• 5 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 1 minute
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 2 - Live Session on 24-11-15 18:31:36 [55:07]• 55 minutes
5 readings• Total 115 minutes
- Essential Reading: Statistics Fundamentals• 20 minutes
- Essential Reading: Python Tooling• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Python Tooling• 30 minutes
- Essential Reading: Python Primer• 20 minutes
- Module 2 - Reading Notes• 30 minutes
19 assignments• Total 222 minutes
- Graded Assessment• 60 minutes
- Quantitative Relationships• 9 minutes
- Relationships Within Categories• 9 minutes
- Relationships Between Quantities• 9 minutes
- Numbers that Summarise• 9 minutes
- Measures of Average• 9 minutes
- Measures of Correlation and Ratios• 9 minutes
- Introduction to Jupyter Notebooks (Demo)• 9 minutes
- Introducing IDEs and Code Editors• 9 minutes
- Familiarising with Anaconda, Miniconda and Conda• 9 minutes
- Introduction to Python • 9 minutes
- I/O Statements• 9 minutes
- Basic Constructs• 9 minutes
- Data Structures - Strings and Tuples• 9 minutes
- Data Structures - Lists• 9 minutes
- Data Structures - Sets and Dictionaries• 9 minutes
- Control Flow Statements - Conditional• 9 minutes
- Control Flow Statements - Iterative• 9 minutes
- Functions• 9 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Leveraging Python for Practical Statistics and Data Visualisation• 30 minutes
In today's data-driven world, the ability to effectively present quantitative information is crucial for decision-making and communication. This module introduces learners to key methods and tools for creating impactful visualisations. Participants will explore various visualisation types and gain hands-on experience using popular online spreadsheets and visualisation platforms. The module also focuses on developing proficiency in conducting thorough Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), enabling learners to uncover insights and patterns within datasets.
What's included
16 videos8 readings14 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
16 videos• Total 142 minutes
- Graphs• 6 minutes
- Tables• 7 minutes
- Geospatial (Maps)• 5 minutes
- Infographics• 7 minutes
- Why to Use Right Type of Visualisation?• 5 minutes
- Tabular Data• 6 minutes
- Plotting Basic Charts to Visualise Data • 10 minutes
- Introducing Looker (Google) Data Studio Platform• 6 minutes
- Overview of Looker (Google) Data Studio• 4 minutes
- Building your First Report • 6 minutes
- Preparing Reports Using Blends • 6 minutes
- Visualise Maps• 7 minutes
- Importing and Preparing Data for Exploration • 10 minutes
- Using Pandas for Data Exploration• 8 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 2 minutes
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 4 - Live Session on 24-11-29 18:30:46 [47:10]• 47 minutes
8 readings• Total 120 minutes
- Essential Reading: Visualisation Families• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Visualisation Families• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Plotting with Google Spreadsheets• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Plotting with Google Spreadsheets• 10 minutes
- Essential Reading: Introducing Looker (Google) Data Studio• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Introducing Looker (Google) Data Studio• 10 minutes
- Essential Reading: Data Exploration with Python• 20 minutes
- Module 3 - Reading Notes• 30 minutes
14 assignments• Total 108 minutes
- Graphs• 9 minutes
- Tables• 9 minutes
- Geospatial (Maps)• 9 minutes
- Infographics• 9 minutes
- Why to Use Right Type of Visualisation?• 9 minutes
- Tabular Data• 9 minutes
- Plotting Basic Charts to Visualise Data • 9 minutes
- Introducing Looker (Google) Data Studio Platform• 9 minutes
- Overview of Looker (Google) Data Studio• 6 minutes
- Building your First Report • 6 minutes
- Preparing Reports Using Blends• 6 minutes
- Visualise Maps • 6 minutes
- Importing and Preparing Data for Exploration • 6 minutes
- Using Pandas for Data Exploration• 6 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Choosing the Right Visualisation: From Basics to Advanced Tools• 30 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 60 minutes
- Practice Lab: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) on SAheart Dataset• 60 minutes
This module introduces tables and graphs as essential tools for presenting quantitative information. It provides clear guidelines for selecting the appropriate method based on the specific purpose. Tables should be structured according to the nature of the information they convey. The module further breaks down different types of tables and offers practical rules for aligning the content with the most suitable table format. Once you've decided to use a table and selected the most appropriate type, the module emphasizes the importance of refining the design for clarity and quick comprehension. Its goal is to empower participants with the skills to effectively present data using well-designed tables on popular platforms like Tableau.
What's included
20 videos9 readings19 assignments1 discussion prompt
20 videos• Total 169 minutes
- Quantiles and Categories• 7 minutes
- Table Defined• 5 minutes
- Graphs Defined • 5 minutes
- When to Use What?• 2 minutes
- Relations in Tables• 2 minutes
- Quantitative-to-Categorical Relationships• 5 minutes
- Quantitative-to-Quantitative Relationships• 3 minutes
- Table Design Variations• 5 minutes
- Table Components• 5 minutes
- Delineating Columns and Rows• 8 minutes
- Data Arrangement - I• 4 minutes
- Data Arrangement - II• 5 minutes
- Text Formatting - I• 5 minutes
- Text Formatting - II• 6 minutes
- Exploring Tableau Terminology and Interface• 8 minutes
- Configuring and Setting Up Your Data• 9 minutes
- Plotting Table Variations - Text Table• 4 minutes
- Plotting Table Variations - Highlight Table• 4 minutes
- Module Wrap Up Video• 2 minutes
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 4 - Live Session on 24-12-02 18:37:47 [14:14]• 74 minutes
9 readings• Total 205 minutes
- Essential Reading: Differing Roles of Tables and Graphs• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Table Variations• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Table Variations• 10 minutes
- Essential Reading: Designing Tables• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Plotting Tables with Tableau • 20 minutes
- Module 4 - Reading Notes• 30 minutes
- How to Get Tableau for Students• 10 minutes
- Practice Lab 2 – Plotting Table Visualisations with Tableau• 80 minutes
- Solution for Lab 2 – Plotting Table Visualisations with Tableau• 10 minutes
19 assignments• Total 276 minutes
- Tableau Assignment on Mental Health Data Analysis• 120 minutes
- Quantiles and Categories• 9 minutes
- Table Defined• 9 minutes
- Graphs Defined• 9 minutes
- When to Use What?• 9 minutes
- Relations in Tables• 9 minutes
- Quantitative-to-Categorical Relationships• 9 minutes
- Quantitative-to-Quantitative Relationships• 9 minutes
- Table Design Variations• 9 minutes
- Table Components• 9 minutes
- Delineating Columns and Rows• 9 minutes
- Data Arrangement - I• 9 minutes
- Data Arrangement - II• 9 minutes
- Text Formatting - I• 9 minutes
- Text Formatting - II• 9 minutes
- Exploring Tableau Terminology and Interface• 6 minutes
- Configuring and Setting Up Your Data• 9 minutes
- Plotting Table Variations - Text Table• 6 minutes
- Plotting Table Variations - Highlight Table• 9 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Mastering Table Visualisation• 30 minutes
Understanding how our eyes perceive and our brains process visual information is crucial for effective graphical communication. This module delves into the science of visual perception and its application in presenting quantitative data. By grasping these principles, you'll learn to distinguish what graphical designs work, what don’t, and why. We will explore various types of graphs suited to different quantitative relationships and pair them with visual components and techniques to enhance clarity and effectiveness. This knowledge will equip you with practical skills for addressing real-world challenges in quantitative information presentation.
What's included
21 videos8 readings19 assignments1 discussion prompt
21 videos• Total 170 minutes
- Attribute of Pre-Attentive Processing• 6 minutes
- Cognitive Load and Clutter• 5 minutes
- Pre-Attentive Attributes in Text• 5 minutes
- Gestalt Principles of Visual Perception I• 5 minutes
- Gestalt Principles of Visual Perception II• 5 minutes
- Graphical Means for Encoding - I• 5 minutes
- Graphical Means for Encoding - II• 4 minutes
- Visual Attributes Used to Encode Categorical Items• 4 minutes
- Relationships in Graphs• 6 minutes
- Nominal Comparison and Ranking Designs• 5 minutes
- Time Series Design• 4 minutes
- Part-to-Whole Designs• 4 minutes
- Deviation Designs• 4 minutes
- Distribution Designs - Single Distributions• 7 minutes
- Distribution Designs - Multiple Distributions• 5 minutes
- Correlation Designs• 4 minutes
- Foundations of Chart Visualisation• 10 minutes
- Building Common Charts in Tableau I• 10 minutes
- Building Common Charts in Tableau II• 8 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 1 minute
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 5 - Live Session on 24-12-06 18:30:12 [02:26]• 62 minutes
8 readings• Total 185 minutes
- Essential Reading: Pre-Attentive Processing of Information• 10 minutes
- Essential Reading: Fundamental Variations of Graphs• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Graph Design Solutions• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Plotting Graphs with Tableau • 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Plotting Graphs with Tableau • 10 minutes
- Module 5 - Reading Notes• 30 minutes
- Practice Lab 3 – Plotting Graphs with Tableau• 80 minutes
- Solution for Practice Lab 3 – Plotting Graphs with Tableau• 10 minutes
19 assignments• Total 162 minutes
- Attribute of Pre-Attentive Processing• 9 minutes
- Cognitive Load and Clutter• 9 minutes
- Pre-Attentive Attributes in Text• 9 minutes
- Gestalt Principles of Visual Perception I• 9 minutes
- Gestalt Principles of Visual Perception II• 9 minutes
- Graphical Means for Encoding - I• 9 minutes
- Graphical Means for Encoding - II• 9 minutes
- Visual Attributes Used to Encode Categorical Items• 9 minutes
- Relationships in Graphs• 9 minutes
- Nominal Comparison and Ranking Designs• 9 minutes
- Time Series Design• 9 minutes
- Part-to-Whole Designs• 9 minutes
- Deviation Designs• 9 minutes
- Distribution Designs - Single Distributions• 9 minutes
- Distribution Designs - Multiple Distributions• 9 minutes
- Correlation Designs• 9 minutes
- Foundations of Chart Visualisation• 6 minutes
- Building Common Charts in Tableau I• 6 minutes
- Building Common Charts in Tableau II• 6 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Designing Effective Graphs• 30 minutes
In today's data-driven world, the ability to create compelling visualisations is crucial. This module will equip you with the skills needed to transform raw data into visually appealing and informative graphics. This module is designed to elevate your data visualisation skills, focusing on sophisticated techniques that will enable you to convey complex data insights effectively. Students will learn to create sophisticated visualisations such as geo-maps, tree maps etc. enhancing their ability to convey complex data insights effectively leveraging Tableau's advanced capabilities.
What's included
17 videos7 readings16 assignments1 discussion prompt
17 videos• Total 156 minutes
- Geospatial Designs• 5 minutes
- Slopegraph• 6 minutes
- Treemaps• 6 minutes
- Dot Plots• 7 minutes
- Unit Charts• 6 minutes
- Waterfall Chart• 7 minutes
- Combining Multiple Units of Measure• 5 minutes
- Series of Small Multiples - Concept• 5 minutes
- Series of Small Multiples I• 6 minutes
- Series of Small Multiples II• 5 minutes
- Working with Maps• 8 minutes
- Building Tree-Maps• 5 minutes
- Build a Combination Chart• 4 minutes
- Sorting and Grouping Chart Data• 8 minutes
- Using Calculations and Aggregations• 9 minutes
- Module Wrap Up Video• 2 minutes
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 6 - Live Session on 24-12-12 18:34:30 [59:24]• 59 minutes
7 readings• Total 250 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Advanced Visualisation Types• 25 minutes
- Essential Reading: Advanced Visualisation Types• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Visualisations for Multiple Variables Display• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Plotting Advanced Visualisations with Tableau • 30 minutes
- Module 6 - Reading Notes• 30 minutes
- Practice Lab 4 – Plotting Advanced Visualisations with Tableau• 120 minutes
- Solution for Practice Lab 4 – Plotting Advanced Visualisations with Tableau• 15 minutes
16 assignments• Total 366 minutes
- Staff Graded Assessment 1: Exploring Airbnb Rental Properties• 240 minutes
- Geospatial Designs• 9 minutes
- Slopegraph• 9 minutes
- Treemaps• 9 minutes
- Dot Plots• 9 minutes
- Unit Charts• 9 minutes
- Waterfall Chart• 9 minutes
- Combining Multiple Units of Measure• 9 minutes
- Series of Small Multiples - Concept• 9 minutes
- Series of Small Multiples I• 9 minutes
- Series of Small Multiples II• 9 minutes
- Working with Maps• 6 minutes
- Building Tree-Maps• 6 minutes
- Build a Combination Chart• 9 minutes
- Sorting and Grouping Chart Data• 9 minutes
- Using Calculations and Aggregations• 6 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Advanced Visualisation Design: Exploring Complex Types and Their Applications• 30 minutes
This module equips learners with the essential design principles and practices necessary for creating effective graph components. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, participants will gain an understanding of the best practices for designing clear and impactful graphs. The module also emphasises the development of skills in visualising and communicating statistical findings using Python's powerful data visualisation libraries, including Matplotlib and Seaborn. By the end of this module, learners will be proficient in crafting visually compelling and informative data visualisations that enhance the clarity and impact of their statistical analyses.
What's included
22 videos7 readings21 assignments1 discussion prompt2 ungraded labs
22 videos• Total 168 minutes
- Primary Data Component I - Points• 5 minutes
- Primary Data Component II - Lines and Boxes• 5 minutes
- Primary Data Component III - Bars• 5 minutes
- Primary Data Component IV - Bars• 5 minutes
- Secondary Data Component I - Trend and Reference Lines• 6 minutes
- Secondary Data Component II - Annotations and Tick Marks• 6 minutes
- Secondary Data Component III - Grid Lines• 4 minutes
- Secondary Data Component IV - Legends• 5 minutes
- Non-Data Component• 6 minutes
- Maintaining Visual Correspondence to Quantity• 5 minutes
- Avoid 3D• 5 minutes
- Silly Graphs I• 6 minutes
- Silly Graphs II• 5 minutes
- Using Text in Graphs and Tables• 7 minutes
- Getting Started with Matplotlib• 8 minutes
- Life Cycle of a Plot• 5 minutes
- Plotting Visuals with Matplotlib• 5 minutes
- Visualising Statistical Relationships with Seaborn• 7 minutes
- Plotting Categorical Data with Seaborn• 6 minutes
- Visualising the Distribution of a Dataset with Seaborn• 5 minutes
- Module Wrap Up Video• 2 minutes
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 7 - Live Session on 24-12-19 18:35:19 [54:31]• 55 minutes
7 readings• Total 125 minutes
- Essential Reading: Component-Level Graph Design - Primary Components• 10 minutes
- Essential Reading: Component-Level Graph Design - Secondary Components• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: General Graph Design Practices• 20 minutes
- Essential Reading: General Graph Design Practices• 30 minutes
- Essential Reading: Plotting with Python• 20 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Plotting with Python• 15 minutes
- Module 7 - Reading Notes• 15 minutes
21 assignments• Total 225 minutes
- Submit Your Work for Data Analysis and Visualization with Python (Matplotlib & Seaborn)• 60 minutes
- Primary Data Component I - Points• 12 minutes
- Primary Data Component II - Lines• 6 minutes
- Primary Data Component III - Bars• 9 minutes
- Primary Data Component IV - Bars• 12 minutes
- Secondary Data Component I - Trend and Reference Lines• 9 minutes
- Secondary Data Component II - Annotations and Tick Marks• 9 minutes
- Secondary Data Component III - Grid Lines• 9 minutes
- Secondary Data Component IV - Legends• 6 minutes
- Non-Data Component• 9 minutes
- Maintaining Visual Correspondence to Quantity• 9 minutes
- Avoid 3D• 9 minutes
- Silly Graphs I• 9 minutes
- Silly Graphs II• 9 minutes
- Using Text in Graphs and Tables• 9 minutes
- Getting Started with Matplotlib• 6 minutes
- Life Cycle of a Plot• 6 minutes
- Plotting Visuals with Matplotlib• 6 minutes
- Visualising Statistical Relationships with Seaborn• 6 minutes
- Plotting Categorical Data with Seaborn• 9 minutes
- Visualising the Distribution of a Dataset with Seaborn• 6 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Best Practices in Visualisation Design: Ensuring Effective Data Representation• 30 minutes
2 ungraded labs• Total 120 minutes
- Practice Lab: Data Analysis and Visualisation on Spotify Track Dataset• 60 minutes
- Graded Assignment: Data Analysis and Visualization with Python (Matplotlib & Seaborn)• 60 minutes
This module is designed to provide learners with the skills to create, present, and share data insights effectively using interactive visualisation tools like Bokeh and Tableau Cloud. The module is divided into three lessons that cover the fundamentals of building visualisations, enhancing data interaction, and collaborating through data-sharing platforms. This module equips learners with the skills to create dynamic and interactive data visualisations and effectively communicate insights using cutting-edge tools.
What's included
17 videos4 readings15 assignments1 discussion prompt
17 videos• Total 128 minutes
- Introducing Bokeh• 5 minutes
- Setting up Bokeh• 7 minutes
- Basic Plotting with Bokeh• 7 minutes
- Styling and Theming Bokeh Plots• 8 minutes
- Dealing with Data Sources• 4 minutes
- Adding Annotations• 9 minutes
- Presentation and Layouts• 4 minutes
- Bar and Categorical Data Plots• 9 minutes
- Linking and Interactions• 7 minutes
- Exporting and Embedding• 6 minutes
- Running Bokeh Applications• 7 minutes
- Combining your Views• 9 minutes
- Tableau Cloud Basics• 5 minutes
- Data Visualisation in Tableau Cloud• 6 minutes
- Data Sharing and Collaboration in Tableau Cloud• 6 minutes
- Module Wrap Up Video• 2 minutes
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 8 - Live Session on 24-12-27 18:30:18 [26:01]• 26 minutes
4 readings• Total 75 minutes
- Essential Reading: Building Interactive Visualisation with Bokeh • 20 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Presenting and Sharing Data with Bokeh • 20 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Using Tableau Cloud for Collaboration• 15 minutes
- Module 8 - Reading Notes• 20 minutes
15 assignments• Total 108 minutes
- Introducing Bokeh• 9 minutes
- Setting up Bokeh• 6 minutes
- Basic Plotting with Bokeh• 9 minutes
- Styling and Theming Bokeh Plots• 9 minutes
- Dealing with Data Sources• 6 minutes
- Adding Annotations• 9 minutes
- Presentation and Layouts• 9 minutes
- Bar and Categorical Data Plots• 6 minutes
- Linking and Interactions• 6 minutes
- Exporting and Embedding• 9 minutes
- Running Bokeh Applications• 6 minutes
- Combining your Views• 6 minutes
- Tableau Cloud Basics• 6 minutes
- Data Visualisation in Tableau Cloud• 6 minutes
- Data Sharing and Collaboration in Tableau Cloud• 6 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Enhancing Data Insights: A Comparative Discussion on Bokeh and Tableau Cloud• 30 minutes
This module focuses on the principles of designing effective dashboards and creating interactive data visualisations and data applications using Plotly and Dash. Learners will explore the key components that make a dashboard effective, such as usability, clarity, and design principles. Through hands-on experience, they will learn to build interactive dashboards that provide actionable insights and data-driven storytelling. The module covers best practices for dashboard design, including layout optimisation, colour theory, data-ink ratio, and interactivity considerations. Using Python, learners will gain practical experience creating interactive visualisations and dashboards with Plotly and developing data applications with Dash. By the end of the module, learners will be able to critically evaluate dashboard designs and develop customised data solutions for various use cases.
What's included
16 videos6 readings14 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
16 videos• Total 142 minutes
- Defining Dashboards• 5 minutes
- Common Mistakes in Dashboard Design• 7 minutes
- Characteristics of a Well‐Designed Dashboard• 6 minutes
- Overview of Dash Ecosystem• 6 minutes
- A Minimal Dash Application• 7 minutes
- Life Cycle of Dash App• 5 minutes
- Dash Core Components• 8 minutes
- Dash Fundamentals - Layout • 8 minutes
- Dash Fundamentals - Basic Callbacks I• 7 minutes
- Dash Fundamentals - Basic Callbacks II• 8 minutes
- Dash Fundamentals - Interactive Graphing• 8 minutes
- Building the Data App - Styling• 7 minutes
- Exploring Map Plots• 8 minutes
- Building Multipage Data Apps• 5 minutes
- Module Wrap Up Video• 2 minutes
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 9 - Live Session on 25-01-03 18:33:13 [44:25]• 44 minutes
6 readings• Total 95 minutes
- Essential Reading: Dashboards Design• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Dashboards Design• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Getting Started with Dash in Python• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Dash Fundamentals• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Building Data App with Dash and Plotly• 15 minutes
- Module 9 - Reading Notes• 20 minutes
14 assignments• Total 107 minutes
- Defining Dashboards• 9 minutes
- Common Mistakes in Dashboard Design• 9 minutes
- Characteristics of a Well‐Designed Dashboard• 9 minutes
- Dashboards Design• 9 minutes
- A Minimal Dash Application • 6 minutes
- Life Cycle of Dash App• 9 minutes
- Dash Core Components• 9 minutes
- Dash Fundamentals - Layout • 9 minutes
- Dash Fundamentals - Basic Callbacks I• 9 minutes
- Dash Fundamentals - Basic Callbacks II• 6 minutes
- Dash Fundamentals - Interactive Graphing• 9 minutes
- Building the Data App - Styling• 2 minutes
- Exploring Map Plots• 6 minutes
- Building Multi Page Data Apps• 6 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- From Concept to Implementation: Navigating Dashboard Design and Development with Dash• 30 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 60 minutes
- Practice Lab: Data Visualisation with Plotly on IMDb Movie Dataset• 60 minutes
This module delves into the art of storytelling through data visualisations, providing learners with the tools and knowledge to transform raw data into compelling narratives. The module begins by uncovering the foundational principles behind effective storytelling, emphasising how context shapes the way stories are perceived and understood. Learners will explore the critical components of story and narrative structure, gaining insight into how to construct a coherent and impactful story. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, participants will learn to develop and present stories that not only convey information but also engage and persuade their audience. The module will focus on the use of visualisations as a powerful tool to enhance narratives, teaching learners how to select and design visual elements that support and strengthen their storytelling. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped to create data-driven stories that resonate with their audience and achieve their communication goals.
What's included
14 videos8 readings13 assignments1 discussion prompt
14 videos• Total 104 minutes
- Stories that Resonate• 5 minutes
- Storytelling Wisdom with Written Words• 7 minutes
- Who, What and How?• 8 minutes
- Who, What and How? - By Example• 4 minutes
- Storytelling Ideas• 7 minutes
- Elements of Story Construction• 7 minutes
- The Narrative Structure in Effective Communication• 6 minutes
- Power of Repetition• 6 minutes
- Tactics for Ensuring Clarity in Your Presentation• 6 minutes
- Case Study - Covid-19 The Global Crisis - In Data• 7 minutes
- Case Study - Google and Facebook Privacy Policies• 6 minutes
- The Rhythm of Food• 6 minutes
- Module Wrap Up Video• 2 minutes
- Recording of Data Visualisation: Week 10 - Live Session on 25-01-10 18:34:45 [26:21]• 26 minutes
8 readings• Total 140 minutes
- Essential Reading: Magic of Story• 20 minutes
- Essential Reading: Importance of Context• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Importance of Context• 10 minutes
- Essential Reading: Constructing the Stories• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Constructing the Stories• 15 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Storytelling with Data (Case Studies)• 15 minutes
- Essential Reading: Storytelling with Data (Case Studies)• 20 minutes
- Module 10 - Reading Notes• 30 minutes
13 assignments• Total 342 minutes
- Staff Graded Assessment 2: Exploring Airbnb Rental Propertie• 240 minutes
- Stories that Resonate• 9 minutes
- Storytelling Wisdom with Written Words• 9 minutes
- Who, What and How?• 9 minutes
- Who, What and How? - By Example• 9 minutes
- Storytelling Ideas• 9 minutes
- Elements of Story Construction• 9 minutes
- The Narrative Structure in Effective Communication• 9 minutes
- Power of Repetition• 9 minutes
- Tactics for Ensuring Clarity in Your Presentation• 9 minutes
- Case Study - Covid-19 The Global Crisis - In Data• 6 minutes
- Case Study - Google and Facebook Privacy Policies• 6 minutes
- The Rhythm of Food• 9 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 30 minutes
- Crafting Compelling Data Stories: Techniques and Case Studies• 30 minutes
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1 assignment• Total 30 minutes
- Comprehensive Graded Assessment• 30 minutes
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