Data Visualization Foundations: Core Concepts

Data Visualization Foundations: Core Concepts
Released 8/2025
By Ben Howard
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch

Data can be overwhelming and hard to interpret without clear, effective visualizations. In this course, Data Visualization Foundations: Core Concepts, you’ll gain the ability to understand and evaluate what makes a data visualization compelling, clear, accurate, and impactful. First, you’ll explore the core purposes and value of data visualization in analysis and communication. Next, you’ll discover key cognitive principles that influence how viewers perceive and interpret visual data. Finally, you’ll learn how to assess visualizations for clarity, accuracy, integrity, and design quality, tailored to your audience and context. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of data visualization needed to confidently interpret and critique visuals that inform and engage diverse audiences.