Data Storytelling

In today’s data driven world, it’s not enough to simply gather and analyse information. True value lies in the ability to effectively communicate the insights derived from data. Our Data Storytelling course, created in partnership with Microsoft and Merkle, will equip you with the necessary skills to craft compelling data-driven narratives that inform, engage, influence or inspire your stakeholders to create meaningful business impact.  

You’ll learn the end-to-end process of analysing and interpreting data to structure a narrative that conveys relevant context and meaning. You'll use a supplied case study, or bring your own mentor-reviewed project as you progress through the course. Using the latest industry tools and storytelling techniques, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Power BI, and develop a tailored and effective way of communicating business insights derived from data, ensuring maximum impact.  

By the end of this course, you will have honed your data storytelling skills, and also developed a tailored and effective way of communicating business insights derived from data. Your new skillset will enable you to influence decision makers, driving organisational change and inspiring innovation. 

Our Data Storytelling course is ideal for: 

• Aspiring, emerging and existing leaders who want to elevate their influencing skills and communicate with impact, presenting compelling cases for action using optimal data insights relevant to their organisations’ goals.   
• Data specialists seeking to combine their technical expertise the skills to build and present narratives that convey meaning from complex data that can be acted upon across business units.

Throughout this course, you will: 

• Analyse and align data sets with existing business goals that inform effective decision making. 
• Apply ethical considerations and minimise bias when creating and communicating data stories. 
• Create a compelling data story tailored to a specific audience by applying storytelling techniques and selecting appropriate visual aids to effectively communicate actionable insights. 

Over 6 weeks you’ll learn the end-to-end process of analysing and interpreting data to structure a narrative that conveys relevant context and meaning. Using the latest industry tools and storytelling techniques, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Power BI, and develop a tailored and effective way of communicating business insights derived from data, ensuring maximum impact.  

At the end of the course, you will complete an assessment to be awarded an RMIT credential, validating your skills and competency in the area. In your final project, you will present your completed data story and justify your selected approach for a specific business objective and audience.