Data + Design for Development Program
Data Visualization for Social Impact
As the amount of data available increases, it is important to distill data in a way that shares the most relevant information. Moreover, data is becoming a point of reference for professional decision-making and advocacy efforts. You need to be able to present your data in a way that will be convincing to your intended stakeholders, whether they be policy-makers, citizens, or co-workers. Fortunately, there is software that helps craft data dashboards and visualizations with the ability to integrate with a variety of dynamic data sources. But bringing in the data is only part of the puzzle. There are decisions about what to visualize, what data representations are appropriate, and which design elements will speak to your intended audience.
Past and Present Data + Design for Development Program Scholars & Fellows
Recent Data + Design for Development Program Showcase
About the Program
The Data + Design for Development Program teaches you how to use software and tools, including Tableau, Power BI, Datawrapper, and Flourish to create interactive and dynamic data dashboards and visualizations. The Program teaches you how to gather and critically interpret development data related to a theme of your choice.
Features
Tableau, PowerBi, R, Data Wrapper, Infogram and More
The Data + Design for Development Master Class teaches you how to use software and tools to create interactive and dynamic data dashboards. This means that the dashboard updates as new data arrives.
Emphasis on Visualizing Data
It is one thing to share data in simple figures and it is another to bring figures to life. This takes knowledge of data science combined with an artistic flair. We teach you basic principles of aesthetically pleasing data visual designs.
Build a Portfolio
The Master Class results in a professionally designed and dynamic data visualization in a software of your choice and using data relevant to your research and professional field.
Taught by Four Data Visualization Specialists
At the Leaders of Africa Institute, you learn from the best. What is special about the Data + Design for Development Master Class is that you learn from four different instructors that specialize in the different data visualization platforms.
Works with Your Schedule
The course includes six intensive and highly interactive course meetings (six weeks) and individual mentorship meetings to provide individualized feedback on your data designs and assignments. The program is virtual and interactive so you can join from any location.
Important Dates & Info
Applications Open: December 18, 2021
Applications Close: January 19, 2022 (Extended by 2 Days)
Program Dates: February 1 – March 30, 2022
- Applications Open: December 18, 2021
- Applications Deadline: January 19, 2022 (Extended by 2 Days)
- Program Dates: February 1 - March 30, 2022
- Program Format: Live Virtual Cloud Classroom (3 hours per week) and Individual Meetings with Professors
Benefits & Qualifications
Official LoAI Certificate
Professional Portfolio with Capstone
Transcript with Qualifications
Reference Letter (If Required)
Application Requirements
- Basic contact information
- Curriculum vitae / resume
- Statement of Interest (maximum of 400 words)
- What are your research, thematic, and professional interests?
- What shaped your interest in learning to craft data dashboards and visualizations?
- What do you hope to learn from the Data + Design for Development Program at the Leaders of Africa Institute?
- Community Statement (maximum of 200 words)
- What do you hope to gain from being a part of the educational Leaders of Africa Institute community?
- What skills make you ready to be an active participant and contributor to the Leaders of Africa Institute community? How will your participation contribute to Leaders of Africa’s mission to bridge research and creative expression to advance equity, justice, and selfless leadership?
- How will you be able to take advantage of the events and opportunities at the Leaders of Africa Institute?
