Dashboards & Data Visualization

Learn how to build custom dashboards and great presentations with data visualization techniques

Overview

Recommended Prep Course

These preparatory courses are optional, but we recommend you to complete the stated prep course or possess the equivalent knowledge prior to enrolling in this course:

Excel Crash Course

Excel dashboards course overview

This in-depth dashboards course will teach you how to build a custom Excel dashboard using professional data visualization techniques. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of how to tell a story by combining data, charts, graphs, and other visuals.

Who should take this Excel dashboards course?

This Excel dashboards course should be taken by any type of financial analyst working in corporate finance. This includes financial planning & analysis (FP&A), corporate development, equity research, and investment banking.

This data visualization course is designed for professionals who are responsible for presenting financial information to management and executives at their businesses. Anyone who wants to learn how to present clean, focused and impactful information will benefit from this course.

This course will cover the basics of data visualization basics, then go over the theory and specific concepts that drive data visualization. You will learn how to develop effective storytelling techniques by utilizing the best selection, design, and presentation of charts and graphs. Finally, you’ll learn how to build the perfect chart and graphs to effectively communicate the story behind your data.

What will you learn in this dashboard & data visualization course?

This course will teach you all about the most important data visualization techniques, including:

How to focus attention
How to use white space effectively
Storytelling with data
Narrative techniques
A variety of visuals
How to use affordances
Storyboarding

Additionally, this online course will teach you how to create a dashboard in Excel from scratch. The main dashboard topics covered in this class include:

Page layout and design
Line charts
Area charts
Column and bar charts
Gauge charts
Formatting and design

What’s included in this dashboard & data visualization course?

Purchasing the full dashboards and data visualization course includes:

Step by step instruction
Excel dashboard techniques
Design and formatting tips
Excel dashboard templates (downloadable)

What you'll learn

Lesson

Multimedia

Exams

Files

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) Certification

Skills Learned Financial modeling and valuation, sensitivity analysis, strategy
Career Prep Investment banking and equity research, FP&A, corporate development

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Business Essentials Certificate

Skills Learned Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Ethics
Career Prep Sales Skills, People Management Skills, Relationship Management Skills, Business Analysis Skills

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What Our Members Say

Exciting

brilliant ideas on presentation skills

Farai Taurai

I witnessed BEAUTY in Excel!

It's so beautiful, neat, and informative. You'll love it.

Aiah Gbakima

AWESOME

INTERESTING AMD HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Agwaniru Nzubechukwu

Great content

Great course preparation and presentation.

Erick Karani

Enjoyable Course

I enjoy every bit of the Course

Oluwatobi Aina

Beautiful insight

Will be back for a refresher

Taye Ologun

Very intensive, extensive and comprehensive.

Although with little knowledge on Excel, this very program has exposed me to the multiplicity of Excels and its functions far above what I ever thought. I thank God I have gone this far.

Abel Joshua Chinaza

Interesting

Very important course

Jones Kaliwo

BRILLIANT

DASHBOARD IS NOTHING BUT BRILLIANT

Laban Stephen

essential tips for a perfect summary

do well to take this course, it will add more flavour to your endeavor, especially those in finance and management even though to analysts

Ezenekwe James

Was tough, tiring and also fun at the same time.

Dashboard and data visualization is one of the key skills of a financial data analyst and I'm so happy to be part of this learning process. we do hard things

Uchenna Christian Nwabunwanne

good content

I guess the answers to question 3 in final assessment was not right

Muhammad Ammar

Amazing. New knowledge!

New learnings useful for work.

Ian Lemuel dela Cruz

Wonderful !!!

Staying focused and consistent saw me through.

Holiness Ihedinma Onyemaechi

Greater tutors and excellent content.

Simon Mutua Mutie

Good content

the content is great

Caleb Entsie Okyere

Wow

Dta You ave to visualise data

Jacquelane Gacheri

amazing!

if you are not on board you are missing out!

paidamoyo mundondo

Powerful

It's good to learn this course

David Asare

Awesome

Interesting and highly recommended

Esther Ejike

Amazing

It was an interesting and amazing course.

Nelly Naimasia

It is also good moment learning this course.

Trust me it is interesting creating those designs.

Habila David

great

great course and presentation

Mary John

Amazing course

The Visuals are great

Penzi Hanzooma

Challenged

I was not very familiar with this course but after going through, i have been challenged and learn so many important things.

Tamara Gunde

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What are the requirements to take the courses?

All of our certification programs are open to students and professionals in various industries and levels of experience. Our curriculum is designed to teach what you need to know from basic fundamentals to advanced practical case studies. To take the courses and complete the exercises, students will only need access to a PC and/or Mac, Microsoft Suite (2016 or newer), and a stable internet connection. Click here to view the Technical Requirements

Can I download the Excel files and financial modeling templates for the course?

Absolutely! All the files and templates needed in a course are available for download. Just look for a module that shows Downloadable Files within the course dashboard. See here for a visual guide on how to do this.

How long do I have to complete the courses?

You will have yearly access to the courses as long as you maintain an active subscription. All the courses are self-paced as well so you can take your time in learning without worrying about any deadlines. Click here to compare our available enrollment options.

Are CFI courses officially accredited?

Yes, CFI is accredited by the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) to maintain training standards, the CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the USA. Most of our courses qualify for verified CPE credits for CPA charter holders. Please refer to this page to view all available CPE credits.

Are there any additional fees or costs?

None! The bundle price includes everything and there are no additional fees or charges to earn your digital certification. You can see our enrollment fees listed here.

What currency are your courses priced in?

All our online courses are priced in USD. As this is a recurring payment, we accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

How do I earn my certificates?

Students must complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course. You can retake the assessments as many times as necessary until you reach an 80% passing grade. For more information on how to earn a course certificate, click HERE.

How are the exams conducted?

Students are required to complete an online assessment (Multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams on your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need. Students are also required to complete the FMVA® final exam to earn their certification. How to Take a Qualified Assessment

Can I email the instructor if I have questions?

While the courses are designed mainly for self-study, we are happy to provide email assistance for general or technical support inquiries. The Full Immersion bundles include a premium email support function that allows you to communicate directly with in-house experts regarding course content. This is one of the key features that sets the Full Immersion bundle apart and makes it a worthwhile upgrade over the more affordable self-study bundle. You can compare more features in our bundles here.

Will these courses help me advance my career?

Based on hundreds of reviews from thousands of students we know how CFI courses have helped so many people advance their finance careers. Our courses are designed to be extremely practical and simulate the experience of being trained as a professional financial analyst…the ultimate way to advance your career. For real-world examples and to help delve even deeper into the course concepts, please look into our free career resources library.

Dashboards & Data Visualization

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