The training is divided into four parts. Each consists of both theory and practical assignments.

Part 1: Visual and Quantitative Thinking

• • What is data visualisation and where does it come from?
• • How does our brain process visual information?
• • What type of data do we have and how can we best visualize it?

Part 2: Visualising data effectively

• • How do you make data easy and understandable to read?
• • What are the basic principles and guidelines?
• • What are the main pitfalls in data visualisation?

Part 3: Building blocks of data visualizations

• • Which basic blocks do data visualisations consist of?
• • When is it better to use a table and when a graph?
• • What type of table/graph works best in a given situation?
• • How do you create a composite visualisation, the management dashboard?

Part 4:

• • What is the data visualisation process like?
• • Arguing with data, data storytelling.
• • Making agreements within your organisation, the data visualization style guide.