Module 225 minutes

Visualizing Data: Charts, Dashboards, Reports

Create professional data visualizations and dashboards using AI. Turn numbers into compelling visual stories.

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✓Choose the right chart type for your data
✓Create professional visualizations quickly
✓Build interactive dashboards
✓Design executive-ready reports

Numbers Tell Stories—Visualizations Make Them Memorable

AI helps you create compelling visualizations that communicate insights effectively.

Choosing Chart Types with AI

I have data showing:
[Describe your data and what you want to show]

What chart type should I use?
Why is it best for this data?
What alternatives could work?

Common chart types:

Bar/Column: Comparing categories
Line: Trends over time
Pie: Parts of a whole
Scatter: Correlation between variables
Heatmap: Patterns in large datasets

Creating Charts with AI Guidance

Google Sheets chart setup:

I want to visualize:
- Data range: A1:C50
- X-axis: Months
- Y-axis: Revenue

Walk me through creating a line chart showing:
- Monthly revenue trend
- Comparison with last year
- Highlight months above target

Dashboard Design

AI dashboard planning:

I need an executive dashboard showing:
- KPI 1: [metric]
- KPI 2: [metric]
- KPI 3: [metric]

Suggest:
- Layout (what goes where)
- Chart types for each KPI
- Color scheme (professional)
- Update frequency

Visualization Best Practices

AI design review:

Review my dashboard design:
[Describe current layout]

Improve for:
- Clarity
- Executive audience
- Mobile viewing
- Action-oriented insights

Key Takeaways

→Ask AI which chart type best communicates your specific data story
→Use bar charts for comparisons, line charts for trends, scatter plots for correlations
→Design dashboards with executives in mind: clear KPIs, minimal clutter, action-oriented
→AI can suggest color schemes, layouts, and design improvements
→Always label axes, add titles, and include data sources

Practice Exercises

Apply what you've learned with these practical exercises:

1.Create 3 different visualizations of the same dataset
2.Build a dashboard with 5 KPIs relevant to your business
3.Ask AI to critique your current reports and suggest improvements
4.Design an executive summary visual for your next presentation

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Learning Objectives