Learn how to think more creatively. This course is tailored for those who want to communicate data in innovative, impactful ways. We can’t rely on our ability to use software tools alone. We need a framework and exercises to bring creative thinking into our day-to-day projects. This fun course will show you how to do just that!
Learn how to think more creatively. This course is tailored for those who want to communicate data in innovative, impactful ways. We can’t rely on our ability to use software tools alone. We need a framework and exercises to bring creative thinking into our day-to-day projects. This fun course will show you how to do just that!
Who’s it for?
This course is for you if…
- You want to visually communicate data in new, impactful, and creative ways.
- You panic when it’s time to brainstorm new ideas.
- You want to be valued for the way you think, not how well you use software tools.
This course will share a process and a toolbox of techniques to help you generate creative ideas. No artistic skills necessary!
What will I learn?
By the end, you’ll have nine prompts to use during your data communication projects, each designed to meet a specific need and inspire innovative ideas:
How’s the course structured?
Each lesson includes a video that’s divided into three sections:
- Core Concept
- In Action
- Your Turn
You’ll learn how to use the prompt, see an example, and then given the resources to try it yourself!
What’s included?
- A digital copy of Chart Spark by acclaimed information designer Alli Torban
- Perpetual access to the Chart Spark on-demand course, offering:
- 10 course lessons with instructional videos and activities
- A total of ~60 minutes of video content
- The audiobook chapter for each lesson
- Your own digital Spark Journal
What our students are saying…
How can I take the class?
As an individual, you can enroll in the on-demand course, start right away, and progress through the lessons at your own pace right here on our site.
If you are looking for training for your entire team, contact us for group rates. Our courses can be taken on-demand in our learning platform or uploaded into your organization’s learning management system via our SCORM or Tin Can / xAPI files.
About the Instructor
Alli Torban is the Senior Data Literacy Advocate at Data Literacy, LLC with more than 15 years of experience solving complex data challenges for government agencies, research institutes, and corporate clients. Alli possesses technical expertise in data communication and a demonstrated talent for combining data and design in an inclusive way, making her a highly effective information designer and trainer. Her efforts to share her knowledge on her popular podcast, Data Viz Today, earned her the Impactful Community Leader award from the Data Visualization Society. Alli’s also the author of Chart Spark (Data Literacy Press, 2023).
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“Ben is an exceptional teacher. Definitely in my top 5%. He invites learners to engage fully, answering questions with respect and providing ideas for further study. Ben showed us dozens of useful tips to present our data professionally and with integrity. He creates efficient lesson plans, designs useful homework exercises, and provides feedback and support that helps us all excel as busy, adult learners. I finished the class feeling that it was the highest value class I’d ever taken.“
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