training@british-skills.co.uk+447700100602www.british-skills.co.ukBRT Skills Training FZCO, IFZA, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIssued: 2 November 2026
AI, Data & Digital Transformation
Data Visualisation & Storytelling
Course codeAIX-DAT-005
Duration5 days
LanguageEnglish or Arabic
Subject areaAI, Data & Digital Transformation
Overview
A good chart can make a complex point obvious; a poor one can mislead. This course teaches the principles of effective data visualisation and data storytelling, helping participants choose the right chart, design clean visuals and build a clear narrative that leads audiences to a decision.
Who should attend
Analysts, report writers, managers, and anyone who presents data in reports or meetings.
Training methodology
Interactive presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, role-plays where relevant, and a personal action plan that participants apply in their own work.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Choose the right chart for each message
- Apply design principles for clarity and accuracy
- Avoid misleading visualisations
- Structure data into a compelling story
- Present data confidently to different audiences
Course outline
Day 1Why Visualisation Matters
- How people read visuals
- Good and bad examples
- Visual perception
- Audience and purpose
- Critique exercise
Day 2Choosing Charts
- Comparison, trend, composition and distribution
- Tables versus charts
- Maps
- Chart selection guide
- Exercise
Day 3Design for Clarity
- Removing clutter
- Colour and emphasis
- Labels and annotations
- Accessibility
- Redesign exercise
Day 4Data Storytelling
- Finding the story
- Narrative structure
- Context and comparison
- Avoiding misleading visuals
- Story workshop
Day 5Presenting Data
- Slides and dashboards
- Presenting to executives
- Handling questions
- Feedback session
- Final presentations
Upcoming dates and fees
| Dates | Venue | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 14–18 December 2026 | Geneva | £5,250 per delegate |
| 15–19 March 2027 | Online | £2,450 per delegate |
| 24–28 May 2027 | Dubai | £4,500 per delegate |
More dates and online registration: www.british-skills.co.uk/training-course/data-visualisation-storytelling