Infographics
AND Data
Visualization
certificate
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The Infographics and Data Visualization online certificate prepares
you for this growing industry. Master in-demand programs such as Certificate Details
Tableau while developing effective storytelling techniques. Faculty
Number of courses: 4
practitioners offer an insider's view of the whole process—from
Course length: 6–9 weeks
researching to sketching to bringing statistics to life.
Timeline to completion:
Most students take two courses
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Learn the skills you need to advance your career in a changing world.
course outline
The courses making up this certificate are listed in the order in which they should be taken.
Data Visualization 101 Information Design for Infographics
This course covers the basics of data and Visual Storytelling
visualization, serving as a foundation for the This course teaches students to bring to life
study of information design, data analytics, flat numbers and data through engaging and
and interactive visualization practices. digestible visual representations that can easily
be shared with vast audiences. It addresses
best practices at all stages, from discovery to
production to delivery.
■ eek 1
W
Introduction to Data Visualization 101
■ eek 1
W
Visualizing Phenomena
■ eek 2
W
Foundation and History
■ eek 2
W
Information Representation
■ eek 3
W
The Power of Perception
■ eek 3
W
Data Research
■ eek 4
W
Techniques and Visual Narratives
■ eek 4
W
Information Aesthetics and
Design Methods
■ eek 5
W
Designing a Visualization ■ eek 5
W
Data Narrative Patterns
■ eek 6
W
Identifying Your Story ■ eek 6
W
Data Stories for Dashboards
■ eek 7
W
Organizing Your Data ■ eek 7
W
Custom Data Graphics
■ eek 8
W
Maps and Three-Dimensional
and Interactives
Visualization ■ eek 8
W
Data Journalism and Visual Essays
■ eek 9
W
Career Storytelling and Pathways
to Advanced Visualization
■ eek 9
W
Presentation
Infographics & Data Visualization Certificate Course Outline
Data and Analytics for Visualization Data Visualization Portfolio Development
and Business Intelligence In this course, you prepare a digital portfolio
In this course, you learn to use SQL and other of projects that showcase your ability to perform in
data analysis tools for the creation of visual the contemporary data visualization workplace.
representations of information.
■ eek 1
W
Introduction to Data and Analytics
■ eek 1
W
Introduction to Successful
Visualization Projects
■ eek 2
W
Excel, Part 1: Aggregators and
Conditionals
■ eek 2
W
Choosing and Refining Pieces
for Your Portfolio
■ eek 3
W
Excel, Part 2: Vlookups and Pivots ■ eek 3
W
Editing Down and Beefing Up
■ eek 4
W
SQL, Part 1: Basics
Your Portfolio
■ eek 4
W
■ eek 5
W
SQL, Part 2: Filtering
Survey of the Data Visualization
Landscape, Part 1: Journalism
■ eek 6
W ■ eek 5
W
Survey of the Data Visualization
SQL, Part 3: Joins
Landscape, Part 2: Client Work
■ eek 7
W
Data Sense ■ eek 6
W
Survey of the Data Visualization
■ eek 8
W
Driving Impact
Landscape, Part 3: Finance and
Business
■ eek 9
W
Tableau
Infographics & Data Visualization Certificate Course Outline (continued)
Certificate paths
The paths shown in this diagram are examples of recommended ways to complete the certificate.
Students typically complete this certificate in one year and have up to two years to finish.
If you would like to take these courses Course Key
out of the recommended order, please
1 Data Visualization 101
contact us at 212.229.8933 or email
[email protected]. 2 Information Design for Infographics
and Visual Storytelling
3 Data and Analytics for Visualization
and Business Intelligence
4 Data Visualization Portfolio Development
Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer
Start in Fall
1 2 3 4
Choose between a
four-semester track and
1 2 3 4
a three-semester track.
Start in Spring
1 2 3 4
Choose between a
four-semester track and 1 2 3 4
a three-semester track.
Start in Summer
1 2 3 4
Choose between a
four-semester track and 1 2 3 4
a three-semester track.
Infographics & Data Visualization Certificate Certificate Paths
advance your career
Who Should Enroll
» Anyone with an interest in data visualization, information design,
data analytics, and business intelligence
» Those seeking a deeper understanding of how data is prepared for
graphic visualization
» Anyone interested in joining a data analytics team in a company
or organization
What You’ll Gain
» The ability to research, filter, and clean data and to adapt data
and sketches for infographics
» A deeper understanding of how storytelling facilitates thinking
» A solid grasp of the most common and important tools used by
companies, organizations, and individuals to visualize information
How You’ll Learn
» Engaging video lectures and interviews with industry experts
» Direct interaction with faculty practitioners at the top of their fields
» Online collaboration in small classes, supported by video conferencing
» Project-based learning focused on building real-world skills and
portfolio assets
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