Certified Data Visualization Professional 11 - 13 October | Doha, Qatar
Learn how to increase reporting efficiency with the best visual representation of your data
Over the last 6 years, the team at The KPI Institute:
Documented 8,000+ KPIs from 16 functional areas and 25 industries; Reviewed 1,000+ performance reports from 125 countries; Referenced 30,000+ resources (books, articles, performance reports) as part of the documentation process; Developed 250+ KPI Dashboards and Balanced Scorecards.
With the insights gained we:
Assisted 28,000+ organizations in fi ding solutions for their KPI needs; Trained 2,500+ participants in 40+ countries on how to work rigorously with KPIs.
3 Key Business Benefits Successfully work with challenging data sets by using visual representations to analyze your data in an accessible manner; Have a clear overall image of your company by creating specific ata visualization tools tailored to your organization’s needs and reality; Gain a competitive edge by identifying and acting faster on emerging trends due to data based-decisions. “I contacted The KPI Institute for an in-house training with my team. We found both the material and the way of explaining concepts by doing examples invaluable. I would also say that this is a great value for money if you want to build the competency within your organization.” Fahad A. AlFaadel, Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Saudi Arabia Info at: www.kpiinstute.org | office@kpiinstitute.org | AU: +61 3 9028 2223 | UAE: +971 4311 6556 | RO: +40 3 6942 6935
Course Overview
Course Overview Visual communication is effective only when it is aligned with the way people see and think. The course provides insights on the importance of data visualization, fundamental principles, as well as means to increase non-verbal communication skills through effective visualizations.
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This course will help you improve communication within your company, through visual displays of quantitative data. You will learn, through practical applications, how to communicate visually in an effective way and how to increase reporting effici cy, leading to a better understanding of the presented data, and thus, to smarter and quicker strategic decisions. Some of the main aspects addressed by the “Certifi d Data Visualization Professional” course are the need for a more rigorous approach to creating visual representations of vast information, techniques of standardization and tailored data visualization tools.
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Participants profile Professionals interested in data visualization
Top/middle/lower management professionals
Data visualization experts For experts in creating visual representations and communicating information in a visual manner, such as Data Analysts, Graphic Designers, Marketing Specialists or any specialist in performance reporting, it is important to obtain a certifi ation that demonstrates their knowledge and skills in this fi ld of expertise.
Create better and more relevant reports by understanding the fundamental concepts in data visualization; Offer intelligible data sets to decision-making parties through creating excellent graphical representations; Improve your performance in presenting data and enhance viewer experience by acknowledging the importance of communication through visual representation;
Learning objectives Understand the fundamentals of creating and designing a visual representation for your intended users; Select the right communication channel in accordance with the target audience; Learn how to collect and design standardized data inputs and outputs; Apply the design techniques required to create an eff ctive visual representation;
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These professionals already use certain practices and have already implemented certain data visualization standards, processes and tools, but there remains the need to identify improvement opportunities. Experts also need examples of good practices in the fi ld, and the course is a great opportunity to learn from the trainer and the other participants with a great interest in visualizing information.
Receive relevant guidance for developing visual representations in order to discover, understand and communicate information;
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Individuals such as executives or operational managers, regardless of their field of expertise, will gain the ability and knowledge to either create or better understand visual representations of information. The tools and resources offered as part of the Certifi d Data Visualization Professional Training Course enable managers to immediately apply the concepts learned within their organizations, after the course.
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Professionals from different fields, such as finance, human resources, production, logistics, information technology and design, interested in visual communication methods, will improve their effici cy in reporting information in a visual manner.
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Discover key steps in improving your organizational and departmental visual communication.
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Course Overview
Agenda Day 2 - The SFERA model – Part I
Data visualization parameters Presentation of the data visualization concept; The importance of data visualization; Precognitive attributes; Data visualization governance; Reporting and monitoring processes; Fundamental visualization principles; Activity: Answering the "W" questions.
Structure Effective layout; General principles; The use of space; Case studies (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Website); Activity: Avoid layout concepts without meaning.
Express Font and size; The importance of colors; Background and shades; Activity: Avoid aesthetics concepts without meaning. Report Reporting guidelines; Taxonomy of reports: Scorecards; Dashboards; Animations; Infographics; Performance reporting in focus. Activity: Simplicity, clarity, efficiency for dashboards and infographics
Reporting text Word; PowerPoint; Prezi. Assess Competency assessment; Activity: Self-evaluation; Capability assessment: Data governance; Template structured based on guidelines; Style management; Corporate colors; Activity: Peer evaluation; Assessment best practices; Common mistakes in visual representations. Review and Certification Exam Course review; Certifi ation Exam.
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Channel selection Maps; Interactive graphics; Infographics; PowerPoint; Prezi; Video doodle; Excel sheets; Comic strips; Animations; Activity: Selecting the relevant channel. Activity: Create standards for dashboards and infographics
Format Text and shapes in visual representations; Visual suffici cy; Best practices in designing graphs; Activity: Avoid format concepts without meaning.
Reporting numbers Excel, add-ons and widgets; Google Analytics; SAS Visual Analytics; Tableau.
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Content standardization Data collection methods; Content administration; Data classifi ation and coding; Standardized input/output reports; Content design; Visual representation checklist; Activity: Develop checklist for visual representations.
Day 3 - The SFERA model – Part II
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Day 1- Introduction into the world of data visualization
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Testimonials “The course content was very valuable and excellent. We can effectively use the information and methods provided in this course in our job.” Mariam Abdullah Al Darmaki, AMMROC, UAE
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“I was really happy participating at this course. I liked the course instructor’s style in trying to give us all the knowledge and skills related to the course.” Ragheb Al Qirshi, Supreme Council of Health, Qatar
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Pre-course
Core Course
The Certifi ation Exam will take place at the end of day 3 of training. It contains 75 questions and the necessary score to pass is minimum 50.
Inclusions Course materials that consist in: Course slides; Course notes.
Performance Management Toolkit, containing the following templates:
Educational Resources Catalogues: Dashboards, Scorecards, Graphs in Practice;
Furthermore, the templates are accompanied by two manuals and two publications: Performance Dashboard Guide for Administrator; Performance Scorecard Guide for Administrator; KPIs for Call Center Dashboard; KPIs for Call Center Scorecard;
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The KPI Infographic
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Desired State of Evolution; Strategy Map; Performance Scorecard; Performance Dashboard; Performance Healthogram; Performance Maturity Model; KPI Documentation; Initiatives Portfolio; Initiatives Documentation; Performance Management System Architecture; Monthly Performance Management Process; Employee Scorecard.
Post-course
The Certifi d Data Visualization Professional training course is designed to develop, enhance and assess your capability to design engaging and effective visual representations. The after-course learning experience is comprised of: Action plan – submit a plan to state the changes you intend to make in your department or organization in terms of data visualization, 3 days after the training course; In-house presentation – submit a PowerPoint presentation that you will deliver within your organization on key topics covered during the training course, 3 weeks after the course; “Data visualization” webinar – watch a webinar to gain insights on the importance of data visualization, fundamental principles and how to increase non-verbal communication skills through effective visualizations; “Reporting and decision making” webinar – follow a webinar on best practices in terms of reporting on KPIs results, which highlights the importance of making decisions based on feedback provided by the performance measurement system; Additional materials – read a list of resources (books, articles and videos), meant at ensuring a continuous learning experience; Follow-up – fill in a survey, after 3 months, to determine what you have successfully applied within your organization, as a result of attending the course.
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During the three days of face-to-face training, the course is designed to facilitate experiential learning and ensure a high level of interactivity. The learning experience consists of: Applying concepts in practical exercises; Analyzing case studies and identifying solutions; Using templates to develop performance measurement tools; Sharing experiences and best practices; Constantly evaluating knowledge, through short quizzes to support the certifi ation exam.
During the three days, participants will develop a Dashboard and an Infographic which will be evaluated at the end of each day.
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Th s part of the learning experience is meant to ensure a smooth transition to the face to face training. For a successful learning experience, take the following steps: Guidance and schedule – analyze a document presenting guidelines on how to maximize your learning experience, as well as a recommended learning schedule; Introduction – share an introduction message to present yourself to the other participants in an online group; Pre-course evaluation – complete a need analysis by answering to a short quiz to establish the current level of knowledge and to share your expectations. As part of this self-evaluation, you can establish personal learning objectives for the upcoming training course. Color test – access an online color test to determine your color perception; Prerequisite reading – check several materials, including defin tions, terminology and history before the core course, to gain a more holistic view upon the subject;
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Learning experience
Video doodles: “What is a KPI, a KRI and Metrics”, “What is a Dashboard”, “What is Subscription to smartKPIs.com for 6 months, providing access to over 8000 KPI examples; Videos
a Scorecard”;
Articles: Data visualization articles published on PERFORMANCE Magazine, The
KPI Institute’s online magazine dedicated to strategy and performance; Other Resources: videos, whitepapers or case studies relevant for KPI visual reporting.
One research report from the Top 25 KPIs series;
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- “The beauty of data visualization” - “Hans Rosling’s 200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes - The Joy of Stats - BBC Four” - “How to avoid death By PowerPoint by David Phillips” - “Life After Death by PowerPoint 2012 by Don McMillan” - “Cristóbal Vila - Nature by numbers”
One webinar from the 2014 Performance Management Webinar Series.
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Facilitator Testimonials
Radu Florea
Head of Benchmarking and Data Analysis Radu Florea is Head of Benchmarking and Data Analysis within The KPI Institute, the global authority on Key Performance Indicators research and education. In the last four years, Radu has been involved in various
Also, Radu is proficient in psychological testing as he has conducted a number of over 300 assessments (including aptitude, personality, and job compatibility tests)
As a facilitator, Radu has deployed training sessions on subjects such as time management, leadership, communication, project management and culture alignment, mainly for companies in the production industry. He has also facilitated team building programs with over 100 participants. Licensed in Psychology and Sociology, Radu also owns a Master’s Degree in Human Resources, and a PHD (in progress) in Organizational Change.
“The course content is amazing and it offers powerful information and I really thank you for the professional way of delivering the materials of the course.” Yahya Mohammed Al Yafeai, Savannah International Trading Co., Saudi Arabia
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He is proficient in designing survey instruments, processing and interpreting statistical data and production benchmarking studies. He has managed the implementation of benchmarking surveys that included more than 30 companies from the automotive industry, in addition to implementing organizational surveys for approximately 40 companies, each with over 200 employees each.
Ayhan Aydoğmuş, Roketsan, Turkey
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HR processes from diagnosis programs, human resources audit programs, systems and process mapping, assessment centers and KPI design.
“(…) I gained knowledge about the terms of performance management and the essential tools for a company to use in order to achieve its goals. I will spend a great effort to integrate this methodology in my company.”
“It was a perfect training course; it indulged me with enormous knowledge of making decisions and strategically organizing our operational and performance plans. It enhances my career skills.” Anwaar Al-Falah, Kuwait Institute for Scientific esearch (KISR), Kuwait
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“It was a very informative course. Materials were very supportive, to the subject, explained in very nice and professional way, with many examples. Live questions, answers and the workshops were excellent.” Saleem Ahmed Qureshi, Salehiya Trading Est., Saudi Arabia
Training Courses Catalogue 2015 Course Fees
The KPI Institute offers a broad set of training courses customized to specifi functional areas, industries or topics related to performance management. Access the Training Courses Catalogue below for the complete training offer.
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The KPI Institute is the global authority on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) research and education, providing through its publications and training courses insights on how to measure and learn with KPIs. It developed the fi st KPI Management Framework and operates several research programs dedicated to performance management, strategy, Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators. It operates smartKPIs.com, the result of the research program dedicated to documenting and cataloguing how KPIs are used in practice, an online portal containing the largest collection of well documented KPI examples, supported by a community of tens of thousands of members.
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Course Fees Course Date
General Fee
The KPI Institute Early Members Bird 1
11 - 13 October
$3,000 USD
$2,900 USD
$2,650 USD by July 13th
2 or More Participants
Early Bird 2
$2,800 USD $2,500 USD by September 13th
Registration Deadline 6 October
*The course fee includes course materials, lunch and coffee breaks.
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