Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)

Effective data visualisation and storytelling has the power to transform complex data into impactful insights that guide informed decision-making. This crucial skill enables businesses to spot patterns, make strategic decisions, and predict future trends, helping them to build data-driven growth and success.

Unearth the power of data with the Applied Data Visualisation and Analysis for Business online certificate course from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Over six weeks, you'll learn the art of converting raw data into captivating visual narratives using Tableau. You’ll also be armed with a suite of econometric and statistical modelling tools in Microsoft Excel. Guided by experts, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the technical details that support effective data visualisations and the expertise needed to thrive in a data-centric environment.

This course is intended for business professionals seeking to boost their technical data visualisation and analysis skill set and grow their ability to influence decision-makers through data storytelling. It's also appropriate for those wishing to enhance their mastery of data visualisation using Tableau and data modelling using Excel.

Those interested in the course should ideally be familiar with Tableau basics (the interface, connecting to datasets, and creating basic visualisations) and introductory statistical concepts. There will, however, be a light refresher on these concepts in the course material.

If you don’t have these skills yet, or feel you could benefit from a more-in depth refresher, the LSE Data Analysis for Management online certificate course can provide you with Tableau fundamentals.

This Applied Data Visualisation and Analysis for Business online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 54 hours of learning.

Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.