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Data Visualisation Primer (Classroom and Synchronous e-Learning)

Offered by School of InfoComm Technology

Short Course / 6 days / TGS-2021004064

Indicate Interest
Note: This course requires Tableau Desktop to be installed on students' laptop. 
Course Information
Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Lesson Plan
Certification
Entry Requirements
Course Fees
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Course Information

This short course covers the theory and techniques for creating effective visualisations based on graphic design. Learners will apply these principles and techniques to create rich visualisations for analysis and presentation using widely popular tools e.g. Tableau.

Learning Outcomes

• Define data visualisation and its role in data analytics;
• Understand the various types and components of data visualisation;
• Explain and implement the principles of data visualisation;
• Develop graphs, charts and interactive visuals using enterprise tools;
• Develop maps to perform geospatial analysis;
• Apply the principles and techniques of data visualisation to solve real world problems.

Course 
Schedule

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Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 6 days
Time: 9am to 6pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom and Synchronous e-Learning
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic / Online

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Day 1: Introduction to Data Visualisation (8 hours)


Activity/Session AM

  • Module Briefing
  • Activitiy:
    • Setup Microsoft Teams – Self-Lecture
    • Introduction to Data Analytics and visualisation
    • Introduction to Tableau Desktop

Activity/Session PM

  • Lecture:
    • Foundation of Building Visualisations
    • Visualising Data in Tableau Desktop
    • Creating a Dashboard Interface

 

  • Practical 1:
    • Basic Visualisation using Tableau Desktop I
Day 2: Working with Data in Tableau & Advanced Visualisations in Tableau I (8 hours)


Activity/Session AM

  • Lecture:
    • The Tableau Paradigm
    • Connecting to Data
    • Working with Data Extracts
    • Data Joins
    • Filtering Data

 

  • Practical 2:
    • Basic Visualisation using Tableau Desktop

Activity/Session PM

  • Lecture:
    • Comparing Values
    • Visualising Dates and Times
    • Relating Parts of the Data to the Whole
Day 3: Advanced Visualisations in Tableau II & Enhancing Visualisations in Tableau (8 hours)


Activity/Session AM

  • Lecture:
    • Visualising Distributions
    • Visualising Multiple Axes
    • Calculations in Tableau
    • Aggregate-level

Activity/Session PM

  • Lecture:
    • Visualisation Considerations
    • Adding Value to Visualisations

 

  • Practical 4:
    • Advanced Visualisation using Tableau Desktop II
Day 4: Assignment Consultation (8 hours, Online)


Activity/Session AM

  • Assignment Consultation

Activity/Session PM

  • Assignment Consultation
Day 5: Assignment Consultation (8 hours, Online)


Activity/Session AM

  • Assignment Consultation

Activity/Session PM

  • Assignment Consultation

Certification

Entry Requirements

You are required to have working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Students are required to bring their own laptop.

Course Fees

Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to review.

SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Full course fees after GST$2033.00