Course

50-156-703 Data Presentation
Course Information
Description
Introduces data report creation. Apprentices learn data presentation formats and types of reports. Focus is placed on the creation of a variety of reports utilizing industry standard reporting tools. Data findings will be presented verbally and in writing, including through executive summaries.
 
Learning Plans included, developed under WTCS State Leadership funds 2018-19. 
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Determine appropriate medium for providing data
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice defines the business requirements for the data presentation format
    apprentice selects an appropriate data presentation format for the requested data

  2. Create data reports
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice creates historical data reports
    apprentice creates predictive data reports
    apprentice creates prescriptive data reports
    apprentice selects appropriate graphs and charts to display data
    apprentice designs professionally formatted reports

  3. Create a static dashboard
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice selects the dashboard creation tool
    apprentice implements best practices for dashboard design
    apprentice integrates multiple dashboard components
    apprentice uses the dashboard to tell the story

  4. Create an interactive dashboard
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice selects dashboard creation tool
    apprentice determines key metrics for the dashboard
    apprentice makes use of advanced dashboard features
    apprentice selects interactive components
    apprentice provides for interactive filtering
    apprentice provides for interactive sorting

  5. Present data findings
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice selects key data for presentation
    apprentice selects appropriate presentation visual for the findings
    apprentice clearly articulates data findings
    apprentice discusses methods used to produce data findings

  6. Write an executive summary
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice develops major points clearly and concisely
    apprentice includes all key pieces of information
    apprentice avoids minor details and opinions
    apprentice includes the key pieces of information
    apprentice organizes the information logically
    apprentice tailors the information to the audience apprentice follows the format requirements