Ever wished you could inspire people and change minds with data? Our workshops share the storytelling techniques we use to help your data make a difference.
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We’ve been telling data stories for a while now, collaborating with causes to transform their insights into narratives that stick. But we want to do more. All good things must be shared. We want to empower the next generation of changemakers and storytellers through our workshops bootcamps. Our workshops covers all of the principles, techniques, and tools that we use daily—good stuff only!
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This full-day workshop is content-packed with our favourite data storytelling principles and tips. You’ll participate in group discussions to digest concepts and ideas. Recommended for those with busy schedules, and want an introduction to the basics of data storytelling!
- The importance of data storytelling and your role as a storyteller
- Best practices for finding, collecting, and cleaning your data
- Curating your data and content for a specific audience—and why it’s crucial
- Building a data story from the ground up
- Types of data visualisation
- Picking the right visualisation for your message
- Principles of good chart design
- How to use colour effectively
- Designing for accessibility
- Introduction to simple data visualisation tools
- Participate in group activities to review concepts
- Deconstruct and analyse data stories
Spread over two days, this workshop has all of the content in the full-day workshop, and additional hands-on activities for a more immersive learning experience. Recommended for those who want more in-depth learning and opportunities to create their own data story and benefit from live feedback sessions.
- The importance of data storytelling and your role as a storyteller
- Best practices for finding, collecting, and cleaning your data
- Curating your data and content for a specific audience—and why it’s crucial
- Building a data story from the ground up
- Types of data visualisation
- Picking the right visualisation for your message
- Principles of good chart design
- How to use colour effectively
- Designing for accessibility
- Using free and simple data visualisation tools on the web
- Work on your own data story project
- Receive feedback from facilitators and other participants
- Hands-on practice for your newfound skills!
Our corporate workshops cover the content from our full-day or two-day workshop, with additional customisation of hands-on activities to suit your organisation’s needs and practices. Recommended for companies and organisations who want a more tailored learning experience and dedicated time for practice and feedback.
- The importance of data storytelling and your role as a storyteller
- Best practices for finding, collecting, and cleaning your data
- Curating your data and content for a specific audience—and why it’s crucial
- Building a data story from the ground up
- Types of data visualisation
- Picking the right visualisation for your message
- Principles of good chart design
- How to use colour effectively in your visualisations
- Designing for accessibility
- Using free and simple data visualisation tools on the web
- Hands-on practice for your newfound skills!
📱digital marketers, 📖 academics, researchers, ✍️ journalists, and 📈 data enthusiasts—we’re looking at you!
What our past participants have to say
Unfortunately, you will not be able to do so, as our course is not registered with SkillsFuture.
Most of our workshops are conducted virtually, with some of them held in-person. If you can attend the course in your timezone for our virtual workshops, please do so!
We have set aside some seats to support individuals from minority communities. Do drop us an email, and we’ll see what we can do!
Yes, we do! Do refer to our workshops options section for more details, or drop us an email at hello@kontinentalist.com to find out more.
If you’re unable to attend the workshop, we will refund you the full amount if you inform us at least one week (5 working days) before the course date. Unfortunately, if you inform us less than 5 working days before the course date, we cannot guarantee a full refund. If you fail to show up on the day of the workshop, no refunds will be issued, but we’ll still send you the materials for the workshop.
Sure! Just drop us an email with your company’s registered name, address, and billing details.
Wow. Thank you! Of course you can. Your support means a lot to us, and to the beneficiaries of this workshop.
Nope! We’ll be providing you with datasets throughout the workshop to practice on.
After you’ve signed up, we’ll send you instructions on how to create a free account with our preferred data web tool.
Yes—you’ll need a reliable internet connection good enough to host a Zoom call with several other participants. If you’re in Singapore with an unstable connection, let us know. We’ll make space in our office for you.
Yes. For the one-day workshop, there will be group assignments you can work on, and a personal project for the two-day workshop.
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