Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This online seminar will demonstrate the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. Participants will discover how to use the concepts, skills and methods to find the key message of the data and how to use it to create an interesting, engaging, and impactful business story. The examples are grounded in theory, but made accessible through real-world illustrations.
The course will feature a combination of PowerPoint slides, videos, external websites and tools. The content will be delivered through a lecture format, with student interaction through discussions and short exercises.
Schedule
- October 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- October 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Learn how to focus on the most important parts of your data and get rid of unnecessary clutter.
- Understand information design principles and theory.
- Define the audience and purpose for a visualization.
- Choose visualization techniques to share insights and answer business questions.
- Consider the importance of communication skills and competencies for individuals who work as data professionals.
- Act as a data-driven visual storyteller for effective presentation of trends, patterns and insights.
Who Will Benefit
Business professionals who want to learn about visualizing data to create an engaging, informative, compelling story.
How to Access the Course
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
Electronic material can be accessed one week prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
David Elsner is President of DHE Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in advanced analytics to identify, analyze, and solve business problems. He has been a consultant and executive for over 20 years, advising organizations across North America. David is also an Adjunct Professor in data analytics, data visualization, and project management at the Schulich School of Business. He also lectures at the Rotman School of Management, the Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC), and CPA Ontario.