STORYTELLING WITH DATA
36Hrs Part-Time | 6 Weeks
Develop static and interactive dashboards with graphs and charts for various datasets.
Grants available for SG /PR*
About the Tableau Course
The foundation of modern data visualisation is rooted in statistics, psychology and computer science. People in almost every field use visualisation to explore and present data. The Data Science Course shows you how to better understand data, present clear evidence of your findings and tell engaging data stories to your target audience.
The Tableau Course by MAGES Institute of excellence gives an introduction to data visualisation and tells more about storytelling with data and exploratory visualisation. You’ll be able to derive trends and insights by performing visual analysis on real-world data.
COURSE OVERVIEW
In this 6 Weeks Part-Time course, you will explore the power of understanding data, enabling you to convey compelling stories and facts to your target audience through impactful visuals and engaging narratives. Mentored by Industry Professionals, you will gain the expertise to assess the effectiveness of visualization designs and create dashboards for a variety of stakeholders.
DURATION: 36 Hrs across 6 weeks | Part-Time | Tue & Thur
STUDENT-TO-LECTURER RATIO: 18 Students : 1 Lecturer
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Lectures, Practical (Hands-on Application) and Project-based Assessment
COURSE CODE: TGS-2021008008 (SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING)
SOFTWARE TAUGHT: Tableau
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Windows/Mac Laptop no older than 2017
AWARD OF CERTIFICATE: Statement of Attainment and Certificate of Completion
GRANTS AVAILABLE: SSG, SFC, PSEA
Note: Customisation Available for Corporate Clients
INSTRUCTORS
TOPICS COVERED
- Introduction to Data Visualization
- Configuring Data Environment
- Types of Data and Displays
- Dashboard Development
- Data Visualization
- Exploratory Visualization
- Storytelling with Data
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Evaluate and choose the best display types, visualization tools, and techniques to identify the story in data.
- Apply user interface design principles and practices to develop dashboards
- Develop static and interactive dashboard with graphs and charts for diverse types of datasets
- Derive trends and insights by performing visual analysis on real-world data and articulate how these insights impact the business decisions to the viewer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UPCOMING INTAKES
TBD
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Age: 16 years old and above recommended
- Open to all Singapore Residents (Including citizens, PR, LTVP Holders)
Minimum Academic Requirement
2 credit passes at GCE ‘O’ Level in any subjects excluding English Or GCSE/IGCSE-5 subject passes, including English, at Grade A to C
Or ITE NITEC or Higher NITEC or equivalent (eg Post Nitec Certificate in Office Skills/Certificate in Business Skills)
Or Singapore Integrated Program: Completed IP Year 4
Or At least 2 WSQ Statements of Attainment in Workplace Literacy or Numeracy (WPLN) at Level 4 or 5 and above (eg under Employability Skills System (ESS) certification)
Or ITE modular certificate at the post-secondary level (non-tertiary) or equivalent
Or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology or Certificate in Art or Animation related course in MAGES or other institutions with similar qualifications
For International, Applicants should have an Equivalent to Year 10** qualification with an average of 65% (** from the respective home country of the applicant) with proof of pass in English
Alternate Admission Requirements
Submit Portfolio and pass the interview with Academic Director and assessment by Academic Board
English Proficiency Requirement
IELTS 5.5 or Pass in the English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who do not have IELTS 5.5 must pass MAGES English Proficiency Test, approved by Academic Board.
Age Requirement
16 years of age
Working Experience Requirement
Nil
MATURE CANDIDATE
Age Requirement
30 years of age
Working Experience Requirement
8 years of relevant working experience
COURSE FEES
(incl 9% GST)
Full Course Fees: SGD 2,398
Singaporeans 21 – 39Yrs or PRs: SGD 1,298
Singaporeans 40Yrs or Above: SGD 858
Company Sponsored: SGD 858
- Self-sponsored students can use SSG Training Grant, Skills Future Credit, PSEA grant, UTAP, and SEP.
- 75% attendance is mandatory to complete the program
- The student should submit and must pass the prescribed assessment (i.e. Practical Project)
- *For additional grant eligibility, please contact us
FAQs
Who should apply for this course?
Those looking to understand the fundamental knowledge of Data Science, identify its benefits to real-world applications and develop a working prototype are ideal candidates for this course. Concepts from the contributing field of interactive design will be also introduced.
By the end of the course the learner would have developed prototype of an immersive Data Science application based on a concept.
What is the admission process and payment options are available?
Once we receive your contact information our course advisor will guide you through the admissions process and the grants that are available for you.
We accept payments by check, bank transfer, credit/debit card and PayPal.
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