ONLEARN COURSE
Excel for Strategic Storytelling: Beyond the Spreadsheet
Transform raw data into persuasive narratives. Learn to craft compelling dashboards and visualizations that drive decisions, not just display numbers.
IntermediateEnglish3 sections4.5 hours663 students
What you’ll be able to do
- Design advanced and effective charts that clearly communicate key data insights.
- Develop interactive dashboards for dynamic data exploration and strategic decision-making.
- Apply principles of data visualization to create aesthetically pleasing and informative reports.
- Craft compelling data narratives that persuade and inform stakeholders.
- Utilize Excel's advanced features to prepare data for storytelling purposes.
- Avoid common pitfalls in data visualization and presentation.
Inside this course
3 sections · 16 activities · 4.5 hours total length
01Module 1: Foundations of Data Storytelling with Excel
- Introduction to Data Storytelling10:00
- Identifying Your Audience and Message8:00
- Choosing the Right Chart for Your Story15:00
- Data Preparation for Visualization12:00
- Hands-on: Basic Chart Refinement20:00
02Module 2: Advanced Visualizations and Interactive Dashboards
- Creating Dynamic Charts with Form Controls15:00
- Building Small Multiples and Sparklines12:00
- Designing Effective Dashboards in Excel18:00
- Integrating Slicers and Timelines for Interaction15:00
- Hands-on: Constructing an Interactive Dashboard30:00
- Quiz: Advanced Visualization Concepts5:00
03Module 3: Crafting the Narrative and Presentation
- Structuring Your Data Story10:00
- Highlighting Key Insights and Calls to Action10:00
- Best Practices for Presenting Data12:00
- Avoiding Misleading Data Visualizations8:00
- Project: Developing a Data Story Presentation30:00
About this course
Transform your Excel data into compelling narratives that drive decisions. This course moves beyond basic charts, teaching you to craft strategic visualizations and present insights with impact.
Who this is for
- Business analysts, marketing professionals, and project managers looking to enhance their reporting.
- Anyone who regularly presents data and wants to make their insights more impactful.
- Professionals seeking to move beyond basic Excel charting to strategic data visualization.
- Decision-makers who want to better understand and interpret data-driven presentations.
Before you begin
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, basic formulas).
- Microsoft Excel 2016 or newer (Office 365 recommended) installed on your computer.
- Basic understanding of data analysis concepts.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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