BCS Foundation Award - Data Visualisation Training Course

Course Outline

1. Data Driven Decision Making

You will be able to:

1.1 Outline the uses of data within an organisation.

1.2 Recognise the process of formatting data to make decisions.

1.3 Identify issues with using data to make decisions.

2. Data Storing And Analysis Tools

You will be able to:

2.1 Explain how to store data

2.2 Describe the requirements regarding data protection

2.3 Illustrate the process of using technology to analyse data.

3. Data Presentation Tools And Techniques

You will be able to:

3.1 Classify the tools and techniques used to present data, considering the following formats:

3.1.1 Written form

3.1.2 Verbal form

3.1.3 Pictorial form

3.1.4 Sounds form

3.1.5 Dashboards and infographics

3.1.6 Virtual reality and Augmented reality

3.1.7 Sounds

4. Human And Machine Learning Together. The Learning Environment

You will be able to:

4.1 Recognise the following learning environment examples where both humans and machines would be required to learn in conjunction:

4.1.1 Virtual reality/Augmented reality e.g. Flight simulators

4.1.2 Ergonomics e.g. Designing an operation interface for a surgeon

4.1.3 Digital twin e.g. Ocado, online supermarket

4.1.4 Immersive environment (the audience of the future)