1
Getting Started
Course Structure & Outline
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Setting Expectations
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The Course Projects
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Data Viz Best Practices
Introduction
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Data Viz 101
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The 10-Second Rule
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The 3 Key Questions
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Essential Visuals
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Chart Formatting Tips
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Storytelling with Data
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Common Visualization Mistakes
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BEST PRACTICES: Data Visualization
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QUIZ: Data Visualization
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PROJECT 1: Maven Music
Project Brief
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Creating the Chart in Excel
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Applying Chart Formatting
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Telling the Story
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ASSIGNMENT: Upload the Project to Showcase
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Selecting an Effective Chart Type
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Dashboard Design Principles
Introduction
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Dashboards 101
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Types of Dashboards
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Defining a Purpose
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Visual Elements
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Adding Context
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Dashboard Layouts
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BEST PRACTICES: Dashboard Design
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QUIZ: Dashboard Design
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PROJECT 2: Maven Careers
Project Brief
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Defining the Purpose & Visuals
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Preparing the Filters & Interactivity
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Using AVERAGEIFS for Conditional Calculations
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Creating a Bar Chart
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PRO TIP: Sorting Based on Formulas
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Creating a Donut Chart
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PRO TIP: Grouping Donut Slices
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Creating a Combo Chart
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PRO TIP: Splitting Combo Chart Elements
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Creating a Filled Map
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PRO TIP: Adding New Data with Data Types
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PRO TIP: Switching Between Series in a Map
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Setting Up the Dashboard Layout
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Using Color Strategically
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PRO TIP: Dynamically Highlighting Series
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PRO TIP: Inserting Form Controls
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Creating Custom Color Themes
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Protecting the Dashboard
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ASSIGNMENT: Upload the Project to Showcase
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PROJECT 3: Maven Toys
Project Brief
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Defining the Purpose & Visuals
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Preparing for Scale
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PRO TIP: Using Name Manager for Filter Values
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Calculating KPIs
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Applying Conditional Formatting Rules
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PRO TIP: Inserting Linked Pictures
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PRO TIP: Using Absolute Structured References
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Creating a Line Chart
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PRO TIP: Hiding Zero Values in a Line Chart
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Creating Complementary Bar Charts
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PRO TIP: Dynamically Sorting Data
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Creating Top/Bottom Tables
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Setting Up the Dashboard Layout
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Using Color Strategically
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Using Titles to Tell a Story
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Sharing the Dashboard Online
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PRO TIP: Formula Based Formatting
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ASSIGNMENT: Upload the Project to Showcase
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PROJECT 4: Maven Hotel Group
Project Brief
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Understanding the Story
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Defining the Purpose & Visuals
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Visualizing Seasonality with a Combo Chart
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Contrasting Gains & Losses with a Column Chart
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PRO TIP: Conditional Custom Number Formats
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PRO TIP: Using Stacked Bars Instead of Pies
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PRO TIP: Visualizing Part of a PivotTable
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Setting Up the Dashboard Layout
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Using Text to Tell a Story
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PRO TIP: Saving the Dashboard as an Image
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ASSIGNMENT: Upload the Project to Showcase
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Tips for Success
Tips for Success
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Helpful Resources
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Course Feedback & Next Steps
Course Feedback Survey
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Share the Love!
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Next Steps
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