Introduction to data visualisation

Course details:

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

Make a day of it!

This course is being delivered as part of an event where the Best Practice and Impact division will deliver two popular courses on one day:

• Introduction to data visualisation (9:00am to 12:30pm)
• Writing about statistics (1:30pm top 3:30pm)

You can attend both courses, or just the one that suits you.

There are limited places for these courses and they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

How to book:

If you are interested in attending the Introduction to data visualisation course please contact gsshelp@statistics.gov.uk.

Find out more about the Writing about statistics course being delivered on the same day.