349 Storytelling courses

Create great presentations and persuasive narratives. This session covers the principles of engaging an audience, from narrative structure to thinking about slides. Put an end to Death by PowerPoint!

DESCRIPTION Business Storytelling Diploma The realm of business is evolving rapidly, and in this dynamic world, it's essential for professionals to communicate their messages effectively. The Business Storytelling Diploma introduces participants to the art and science of crafting compelling narratives tailored for the corporate sphere. Every successful brand has a story to tell, one that resonates deeply with its audience. The Introduction to Business Storytelling serves as a doorway to the powerful world of narratives, offering a glimpse into the age-old technique adapted for today's businesses. Participants will gain an understanding of the key elements that make a business story not only intriguing but also impactful. One might wonder what differentiates a good story from a great one. The Anatomy of a Great Business Story section uncovers these nuances. By understanding the intricacies and components that form the backbone of effective stories, participants can mould their narratives in a way that leaves a lasting impression. Brands are more than just logos and taglines. They are experiences, emotions, and promises. In the Storytelling for Branding module, learners will discover how storytelling can shape a brand's identity and solidify its position in the market. On the flip side, when it comes to driving sales, storytelling plays an instrumental role too. The Storytelling in Marketing and Sales segment sheds light on strategies that leverage narratives to captivate customers and drive conversions. Leadership is more than decision-making and strategy development. The Leadership and Storytelling segment of the Business Storytelling Diploma highlights how narratives can inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and foster a culture of innovation. And as businesses realise the potential of storytelling in internal communications, the Storytelling for Employee Engagement section demonstrates its value in motivating teams and cultivating a sense of belonging. In an age where data is gold, presenting it in a digestible manner is paramount. The Storytelling and Data module elucidates methods to translate complex data into stories that are both engaging and informative. This ensures that insights don't just remain numbers but evolve into actionable strategies. Today's digital landscape offers a plethora of platforms and mediums to share stories. The Storytelling in the Digital Age portion of the course equips participants with the tools and techniques to adapt their stories for online audiences, ensuring they remain relevant and resonate across different digital channels. Even as storytelling remains a crucial tool for businesses, financial acumen is undeniable. The Diary for Financial Management provides a unique blend of storytelling techniques tailored for financial narratives, aiding in clearer financial communication. Looking ahead, the Future Trends in Business Storytelling module offers insights into the evolving world of corporate narratives. By staying abreast of these trends, participants ensure that their storytelling techniques remain cutting-edge and impactful. In conclusion, the Business Storytelling Diploma is not just a course; it's an expedition into the world of narratives tailored for the business domain. Whether one is a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or a marketing professional, this online course provides the skills and knowledge to harness the power of storytelling effectively. By the end of this journey, participants will be well-equipped to craft stories that inspire, influence, and ignite change in the business landscape. What you will learn 1:Introduction to Business Storytelling 2:The Anatomy of a Great Business Story 3:Storytelling for Branding 4:Storytelling in Marketing and Sales 5:Leadership and Storytelling 6:Storytelling for Employee Engagement 7:Storytelling and Data 8:Storytelling in the Digital Age 9:Legal and Ethical Considerations 10:Future Trends in Business Storytelling COURSE OUTCOMES After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. ASSESSMENT Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. ACCREDITATION Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

DESCRIPTION: Engage people and enable access to topics that are normally dry as a bone! 'Visual Storytelling' brings your complex topics alive. This Visual Storytelling Training is designed for you, if you are trainer and want to develop your training skills stronger, more memorable, and more engaging for learners by using visual storytelling and graphical techniques to create better learning experiences that lead to better retention. By this Visual Storytelling Training you will learn to describe how storyboarding leads to better training results, how to design training that uses storytelling to make memorable, compelling, and relevant to the audience, and much more. LEARNING OUTCOMES: * Narrate the way storyboarding switches on to better training results * Execute storyboarding methods to generate a strong basis for training * Plan designs for training applying storytelling so that it becomes memorable, persuasive, as well as rightly applicable for the audience * Assess technology tools to help determine the steps that will produce the best learning experience required for ample training ASSESSMENT: * At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. * Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. CERTIFICATION: * After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. * Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Visual Storytelling Training is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. REQUIREMENTS Our Visual Storytelling Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. CAREER PATH After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Course Overview 00:05:00 How Storytelling Can Boost Your Training Power 00:30:00 The Elements of a Powerful Story 00:45:00 Storyboarding Techniques 00:30:00 Bringing the Story to Life 00:30:00 Tools and Technology 00:15:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Visual Storytelling Training 00:20:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Visual Storytelling Training 00:20:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

At Dakoda’s Dance Academy, we offer contemporary/lyrical dance classes for children of all ages and skill levels. Our experienced instructors provide a variety of activities that explore different movement styles, helping your child learn improvisation skills and incorporate storytelling into their routines. Our contemporary/lyrical classes are designed to be both fun and challenging, giving your child the opportunity to express themselves through dance while also developing their technique. By participating in our commercial-style classes, children can develop coordination early on which lays the foundation for a successful dancing future at Dakoda’s Dance Academy. We believe that contemporary/lyrical dance is a powerful tool for self-expression and creativity, and our classes provide a supportive environment for children to explore their artistic potential. Join us at Dakoda’s Dance Academy and watch as your child discovers the joy of movement and the power of dance.

This video editing workshop equips you with the essential skills to create professional-looking videos for your business, even if you've never edited before.

Data has become the most important resource for every organisation – but the insights gained from data analysis will only ever be truly valuable if they can be clearly expressed to other people.  This course is for anybody who works with data, and needs to communicate the meaning that's in the numbers to colleagues, customers, bosses or external stakeholders.  It will give you or your team the confidence and skills to translate raw data into compelling visual stories for your key audiences. The principles and skills covered apply to the simplest PowerPoint chart, to more complex interactive visualisations.  We’ll work with you before the course to ensure that we understand your organisation and what you’re hoping to achieve.  Sample learning content Session 1: What makes a great data-driven story * The key elements of a successful infographic or presentation. * 
Industry best practice, and discussion of good (and bad) examples.
 * A simple framework for identifying the Audience, Story and Action.
 Session 2: Data in context * How to balance function and aesthetic appeal.  * 
Identifying the right graph, chart, infographic or other visual. 
 * Framing the data and providing contextual information. 
 Session 3: Designing for the human brain * Using colours to add emphasis and meaning. 
 * Design and layout principles, and creating hierarchies of information.
 * The principle of ‘self-sufficiency’, and removing clutter. 
 Session 4: Navigation and narrative * Tailoring visualisations for different types of communications. 
 * Structuring presentations and longer reports. 
 * Thinking in layers to create interactive dashboards.
 Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. 
To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets.
 Testimonial “I was familiar with Alan’s work as a Guardian Masterclass instructor on data visualisation and digital journalism, which made it easy for me to recommend him for onsite training at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.  We had a large group of people interested in honing their abilities to depict their research and stories in engaging ways.  Alan’s course provided great insight about common communication pitfalls and how to avoid them, how to become better communicators by understanding the audience diversity, and it showcased some great online tools for creating infographics.  This should be mandatory training for all students, academics, report writers and those involved with conveying research to the media as it will help increase the clarity and accessibility of our own research stories.”
 Dr Lee Haines | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Truth on the Roof is a special project dedicated to conscious storytelling, offering young individuals the opportunity to express themselves and engage in discussions about various social issues through art forms like poetry, music, and spoken word.

This beginner-friendly course takes us on a journey into data visualization. You will learn to transform raw data into stunning visuals using Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly. From charts to dynamic heatmaps, we will master the essentials. Fuel your curiosity, enhance your skills, and communicate insights effectively to become a Python data visualization pro!

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OVERVIEW Prerequisites—DIAD training or equivalent working experience This one-day course will cover Power BI report layouts and structure the agile process to creating Power BI data visualizations. It will help attendees to understand the art behind visualizations, the implications behind choosing the right charts, the impact of color, shape, and size, and finally the use of Power BI custom visuals. The course includes various design patterns of dashboards and reports, as well as best practices for authoring great reports and dashboards for business users. The course content is managed by the Power BI engineering team at Microsoft. There is no exam associated with the course. COURSE BENEFITS: * Understand the need for storytelling with data * Understand the agile process to creating Power BI data visualizations * Understand the art behind visualizations * Gain familiarity with Power BI report layouts and structure * Understand implications behind choosing the right charts * Gain familiarity with using Power BI custom visuals WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? * Power BI report developers who wish to improve the aesthetic quality of their reports * Power BI and other BI practitioners who would like to understand more about the theory of data visualization * BI practitioners who wish to create reports that communicate the meaning behind the data more clearly * Power BI users who would like to explore the types of chart and visual available that answer different types of business question COURSE OUTLINE Module 1 What Is Storytelling With Data? * Volume, Velocity and Variety * The importance of business questions * What is a story in this context? Module 2 The Science Behind Data Visualization * Basic problems to avoid * Memory and visualization * Ways to spark iconic, short-term and long-term memory Module 3 The Process Behind Data Visualization * Using an agile approach to report development * Data structure and data grain * Converting the story to a data model Module 4 Dashboards And Reports * Terminology and definitions * Dashboard layout and structure * Report layout and structure * Storyboarding * Drill-through, bookmarks, toggles and tooltips Module 5 Chart Selection * Charts for comparison * Time series * Proportions * Constructing effective tables, cards and slicers * Scatterplots Module 6 Accessibility And Custom Visuals * Report accessibility checklists * Custom visuals * Creating a custom R visual * Charticulator Module 7 Publishing And Formatting * Colour schemes * Making a Power BI theme * Use of fonts, icons and symbols * Sizing dashboard and report tiles * Sparklines, hyperlinks and images Module 8 Report Authoring - Best Practices * Design thought process * The audience * Defining the platform environment * The user experience * Visualization * Implementation and testing * Optimization Module 9 Dashboard And Goals Design * Tips and tricks * Best practices for dashboard design * Tracking business metrics with goals