Learn how to turn raw data into compelling presentations
If the thought of preparing a presentation or report based on numbers brings you out in a cold sweat, then this masterclass could be for you. Using Excel and Powerpoint, you'll go step-by-step through the process of turning raw data into a clear and compelling presentation that gets your message across.
You'll leave the course with a comprehensive set of tips and techniques for producing slide decks or written reports – whether they're for customers, clients or others within your organisation.
Course description
This one-day course will go step-by-step through the process of creating a dazzling presentation or report based on example data sets. Topics covered include:
- Principles of data visualisation (including good, bad and ugly examples)
- Identifying the story you want to tell
- Different data visualisation formats (and when to use them)
- Basic software tools (Powerpoint, Excel, Prezi, Datawrapper)
- Design tricks and tips (for non-designers)
This course is for you if...
You have to create presentations or reports for your job, but feel you lack some of the skills or experience to do this confidently. This course is aimed at beginners – so you will be comfortable using a computer, but may be less so using Excel or Powerpoint.
We also offer bespoke corporate Data Visualisation training for businesses – click here for more information.
Tutor profile
Alan Rutter is a journalist and digital media consultant. He works with data on editorial projects, and as a presenter and speaker on technology – speaking to varied audiences in the UK, US, Spain, China and Taiwan. Working with Condé Nast he oversaw the UK iPad edition launches of WIRED, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue, and he currently works with the publisher's international technology team. He has previously worked as an editor and journalist at Time Out, as Online Editor and Deputy Editor of the magazine, and as an editor and writer for the Telegraph, Men's Health, Jack and Maxim.
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Details
Date: Sunday 23 March OR Saturday 3 May 2014
Times: 10am-5pm. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the start time.
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price:£250 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please dress however you feel comfortable.
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 7 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.