Data visualisation e-learning

Open to
Anyone
Training category
Data visualisation
Type of training
Online
Length
5 hours
Provider
Analysis Function Central Team
Location
Online

Description

The aim of this e-learning is to explain best practice approaches for creating and publishing basic data visualisations.

Accessibility is a big part of the course. It looks at how we can make data visualisations easier to access and understand for all users.

This course is made up of 11 modules. Each module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. It is suitable for anyone who wants to create data visualisations.

Topics

This e-learning will cover the following topics:

  • What is data visualisation?
  • Choosing visualisations
  • Accessibility and colour
  • Formatting rules
  • Bar charts
  • Clustered bar charts
  • Stacked bar charts
  • Line charts
  • Pie charts
  • Publishing charts
  • Tables

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will have developed awareness of:

  • How to create charts that communicate messages clearly and with impact.
  • Best practice approaches for data visualisations.
  • How to make data visualisations more accessible to all.

How to book

Access this e-learning on the Analysis Function website.

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact the team at Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk.