Overview

The course provides a concise overview of more than 200 data visualization tools which can be used to enhance the visual appeal of reports in practically any industry or profession.  All resources are easy-to-use web-based applications that require virtually no artistic or design skill -- simply drag and drop, point and click, cut and paste, and/or edit text. 

The applications allow users to create new image content in a snap to help you better inform, persuade, inspire action and stand out from the competition.  Participants will walk away with a whole new creative toolkit and skillset that cuts through data clutter, improves analysis and sharpens decision-making.  

Why you should Attend

• Improve visual appeal of your business and professional reports
• Boost the understandability and credibility of your online and paper-based communications
• Stay relevant in a "post-literate" visual world and billion screen universe
• Embed rich media - videos, photos, audio and more - in your workflow and business documents
• Make static documents literally come alive
• Create professional-looking infographics in seconds from scratch using templates
  

Areas Covered in the Session

• Business Case for Data Visualization and "Going Picasso"
• Legos | Animated GIFs | Emoji | Data Sonification | Design Crowdsourcing Marketplaces
• Excel Visualization Apps and Dashboard Secrets 
• Data Analytics 
• Word Clouds 
• Mapping 
• Video Production and Live Broadcasting 
• Interactive Images 
• Idea Sharing, Mind Maps, Brainstorming 
• Infographics 
• Visual Resumes and ePortfolios 
• Diagrams 
• Charts 
• Logos 
• Timelines 
• Presentations 2.0 
• Visual Quotes 
• Free Media 
• Design and Communication Tutorials 
• Information Dashboards 
• 3D Design and Manufacturing 
• Animations/Special Effects 
• Creative Resources
  

Who Will Benefit

• Certified Public Accountants
• Enrolled Agents and other Accounting Professionals