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The Advanced Learning Certificate in Data Visualization & Communication leverages tools like Excel and PowerPoint that are already on your computer to build your skills at visualizing data and communicating it to various audiences.

In a fast-paced world with ever more information surrounding us, the ability to share information succinctly and use data to tell compelling stories has become a vital skill. This certificate program will be helpful to professionals in a range of settings who create reports, presentations, and other communications using data. 

Class meetings provide participants with opportunities to learn and apply data visualization best practices for creating charts in Excel and other visuals for dissemination products, such as presentations, dashboards, reports, and one-pagers. Through a variety of activities, participants will build skills to design their own data visualization style guide, supporting impactful visuals for both quantitative and qualitative data.  They will also learn to build dissemination plans to reach specific audiences, learn strategies to engage stakeholders with data findings and gain practice telling stories with data.

Participants are encouraged to work on their own datasets or projects within the program, engaging in class assignments and activities to create products that will be useful for their own agency setting or interests. This certificate program welcomes beginners who are new to data visualization and seeks to build foundational skills.

ONLINE PROGRAM: This 4-session program includes online class meetings on Fridays via Zoom, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Central Time).

March 14 & 28, April 11, and May 2, 2025

Continuing Education Information:

  • 30 Missouri/Illinois Social Work CEs
  • 30 public health CPH units

AN APPROVED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ENROLLING IN THIS COURSE. APPLY TODAY!

Application Deadline: March 3, 2025 by 5:00 p.m., Central Time.

 

Course Outline

  • Module 1:  Science of Communication and Data Visualization Best Practices
  • Module 2:  Quantitative Data Visuals
  • Module 3: Qualitative Data Visuals and Dissemination Planning
  • Module 4: Storytelling with Data and Data Party

 

Learner Outcomes

  • Understand and apply data visualization and communication theories, best practices, and principles to generate their own equitable and inclusive data visualizations.
  • Identify best practices for communicating and presenting both quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Gain a fundamental understanding of how to apply visualization best practices to create different chart types in Excel.
  • Develop a dissemination plan that includes the identification of tailored products for different stakeholder groups/audiences.
  • Understand a process for facilitating stakeholder engagement in data interpretation and communicating and using data,
  • Understand strategies and processes for producing data insights strategically and effectively.

 

Prerequisites

  • Applicants should have (or be able to obtain) access to a computer that has Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint), along with a webcam and reliable internet service.
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is recommended, but not required for admission.
  • All participants must be willing to comply with all Washington University policies.
  • Please note that pursuing the Data Visualization & Communication Certificate course while on OPT (Optional Practical Training) is not permitted.
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Application

Name
Data Visualization & Communication
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Section Title
Data Visualization & Communication
Section Schedule
Mar 14, 2025 to May 02, 2025
Type
Online
Days
F
Time
8:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Mar 14, 2025
Type
Online
Days
F
Time
8:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Mar 28, 2025
Type
Online
Days
F
Time
8:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Apr 11, 2025
Type
Online
Days
F
Time
8:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
May 02, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
General Admission non-credit $995.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEs
30 CEs
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 07, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 07, 2025
Instructors
Section Notes

Course Interaction & System Recommendations: This course includes live, fully interactive Zoom meetings and asynchronous coursework in WUEx. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.
System recommendations:

  • Operating Systems: Windows 10 or higher, macOS X with macOS X (10.11) or later.
  • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Edge - all within 2 versions of the current release.
  • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is Internet accessible.
  • International participants may require a VPN depending on your location.
  • A full list of Zoom recommendations can be found on the Zoom Support website.
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