Cybersecurity and ITData Visualization and Storytelling for Analysts
Technically sound analysis often fails to influence decisions because it is poorly communicated. This course teaches analysts to select the right chart for the right message, eliminate visual clutter and structure a data narrative that holds an audience's attention from problem to recommendation. Participants redesign real charts and reports brought from their own workplaces during the sessions.
Course objectives
- Select appropriate chart types for different categories of data and message
- Apply design principles that reduce clutter and improve chart clarity
- Structure a data narrative with a clear beginning, tension and recommendation
- Use colour, annotation and emphasis to guide audience attention
- Critique and redesign existing reports and presentations for greater impact
Who should attend
- Data and business analysts
- Research and monitoring and evaluation officers
- Communications professionals working with data
- Management consultants
- Report writers in government and development organisations
Course outline
- 01Principles of effective data visualization
- 02Choosing the right chart for the message
- 03Eliminating clutter and applying visual hierarchy
- 04Structuring a compelling data narrative
- 05Using colour, annotation and emphasis effectively
- 06Workshop: redesigning real reports and presentations
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 November 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 23 to 25 June 2027 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 31 July to 2 August 2027 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 2 to 4 August 2027 | Windhoek, Namibia | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |