Python - Starters kit
Free course for absolute beginners
Run at your own pace
2-weeks learning estimate
Run at your own pace
2-weeks learning estimate
Week 1
1
Welcome to the course!
We are about to take off, you will meet Vladimir and he will tell you more about this course.
2
Characteristics and importance of data visualization
In this section, we will learn why should we visualize data at all and we will see what are the characteristics of a good data visualization
2.1 Why is data visualization important? VIDEO (0:45)
2.2 Characteristics of good data visualization
2.3 Quiz
3
Before we take a pen and a paper...
It does not make sense to start drawing and doodling before thinking about the message we want to deliver. Let's ask ourselves a couple of questions and reflect on what and how shall we deliver our message to the target audience.
4
Types of graphs and charts
Let's see what kind of graphs and charts can be used for specific visualization needs. We have to choose the right tool for a job.
Week 2
5
Doodling and storytelling
Graphs and charts are more verbose if decorated by doodles and they can tell entire stories if structured properly. Let's see some techniques and tips that can make our charts talk.
5.1 How to Doodle VIDEO (0:55)
5.2 Doodles examples
5.3 Elements of good storytelling
5.4 Make your graphs tell a story
5.5 Quiz
6
End note
Thank you for participating in this course and I do hope that the knowledge and experience that you gained will help you to clearly express and communicate your data!
