Course: Principles of Data visualization for reports and presentations (SPANISH)

The basis of Data Visualization for better reports and presentations

Learn the basis of how to make amazing visuals that enrich your reports

This course is your gateway to mastering data visualization with tools you already know, like PowerPoint, and applying them to professional contexts like monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Learn to craft clear, engaging visuals that enhance communication, simplify complex information, and make your reports, presentations, and proposals stand out.

What You’ll Learn

The foundations of data visualization: concepts, purposes, and principles.
How to think visually and awaken your visual creativity.
Techniques to create 30+ types of graphs and visuals tailored for qualitative and quantitative data.
Practical applications for M&E reports, including visualizing Theories of Change, methodologies, findings, and conclusions.

Course Features

Comprehensive Modules: Explore topics such as visual storytelling, practical tools, and innovative resources to elevate your visual communication.
Hands-On Exercises: Apply your learning by creating stakeholder maps, dashboards, timelines, and more.
Accessible Tools: Focused on PowerPoint, Canva, and Excel—no need for expensive or complex software.
Exclusive Resources: Gain access to curated templates, a glossary, and examples for inspiration.

Included in the course

Basis of Dataviz
Indicators for good visuals
The Dataviz formula
A bit of neuroscience
Inspiration for thinking visually
+25 types of graphs
+35 uses of visuals
+50 examples
Ideas, good mood and resources to learn more
All videos and materials in SPANISH

1. Principles of Dataviz

1.1. Course Structure
1.2. Concept, Functions, Ingredients
1.3. Principles, Data vs. Information, Quantitative vs. Qualitative, Formula
1.4. Data vs. Information

2. Visual Thinking

2.1. Awakening the Visual Muscle, Examples
2.2. Graphic Design and Data Visualization (DV), How to Create DV

3. Types of graphs

3.1. Catalogs, Module Content
3.2. Decision Tree, Treemap, Chord Diagram, Funnel Diagram
3.3. Venn Diagram, Sankey Diagram, Flowchart, Nested Chart
3.4. Histogram, Gantt Chart, Pie Chart, Radar Chart
3.5. Icons, Timeline, Map, Causal Map
3.6. Heatmap, Matrices, Pictogram, Rich Picture
3.7. Rubrics, Tensiometer, Other Visuals
3.8. Dashboards, Hybrids

4. Uses in reports

4.1. Visuals to Introduce the Intervention
4.2. Visuals to Explain the Methodology
4.3. Visuals to Communicate Findings and Conclusions
4.4. Other Visual Ideas

5. Resources

5.1. Resources, Creative Process

Start your journey to become visually fluent!

Who Is This For?

M&E Professionals looking to improve their reporting and communication skills.
Program managers who deal with program design and reporting.
Consultants and Facilitators who want to make their work visually engaging.
Anyone ready to enhance their ability to create impactful, clear, and visually appealing content.

Join this course and transform the way you communicate with visuals. It’s time to turn your data into powerful stories!

199 €

Our students love us

Discover what our students say about us

"A concept, an approach, results, an invitation, a promotion, or anything else that needs to be communicated powerfully, succinctly, and engagingly – it all speaks visually. In the era of visual communication, Sara Vaca is my expert and go-to resource."

"I work in a complex and challenging consulting field, often obscured by abstruse jargon. For a long time, I struggled with the challenge of simplifying, popularizing, and pitching it. Sara made processes and methods clear and accessible with a disconcerting visual fluidity. Since then, proud of this result, I have been able to communicate much more effectively in my presentations and business proposals."

"Sara Vaca not only conveys her passion for data visualization from the very first moment, but she also manages to convince you of the necessity of incorporating this technique into evaluation. For people like me, who work in JEEs, Sara is a role model thanks to her clear commitment to innovation. Moreover, her motivation and dynamism are truly inspiring."

FAQ

All the answers to your questions

What is the duration of the training?

4 hours of videos plus some exercises at your own pace.

What are the prerequisites?

For anyone who deals with reports and presentations. Specially suited for professionals of philanthropy, humanitarian sector and monitoring and evaluation.

Are subsidies available?

If you really want to join, but money is a barrier, contact us and explain your situation.

Can I get a refund?

Did you know this? Following the Consumers Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) that establishes consumer rights across the European Union, particularly for contracts made at a distance (e.g., online purchases) or outside of a seller’s premises, consumers have the right to cancel their purchase within 14 calendar days of receiving the goods or services, without providing a reason. Please refer to our refund policy for more details.

Are there any mandatory submissions?

There are some suggested exercises.

Do you have any other questions?

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About Sara Vaca

Sara Vaca is a seasoned expert in data visualization, passionate about teaching. Her courses are designed to help students master the art of data visualization and communicate information effectively.