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Intro Course: Data Storytelling
edX MOOC / Non-credit 0

Intro Course: Data Storytelling

About this course

Learners use familiar spreadsheet tools and basic quantitative reasoning to turn raw numbers into clear, compelling stories. The course walks through selecting the right data, building visualizations, and framing a narrative that resonates with audiences such as editors or marketing teams. It’s aimed at newcomers to data work, journalists, and marketers who want to add storytelling to their analytical toolkit.

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What you'll learn

  • Select and clean data in a spreadsheet for storytelling purposes
  • Create charts and graphs that highlight key insights
  • Structure a data‑driven narrative for a specific audience
  • Apply basic quantitative reasoning to support story points

Course objectives

  • Teach practical spreadsheet techniques for data preparation
  • Show how to design visual elements that aid storytelling
  • Guide learners in crafting coherent narratives around data
Data Analysis Communication Skills #data visualization #presentation skills #storytelling #data storytelling #communication #quantitative reasoning #spreadsheet skills #marketing techniques #analytical skills #journalism skills #spreadsheet #charts #graphs #data interpretation #narrative design #data communication #exploratory analysis
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