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, Power BI, R, Datawrapper, Infogram and More
The Data + Design for Development Program covers multiple data visualization platforms including Tableau, Power BI, Datawrapper, and Flourish. The object is to become an expert in these software platforms and exhibit this expertise on assignments and in a capstone project.
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 fundamental principles of aesthetically engaging data visual designs and design thinking methodology.
Build a Portfolio
The program 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. At the beginning of the program, you propose a capstone project and pursue it over the course of the program. You will gather original data and use advanced tools for data visualization. The purpose is to craft a data visualization project that engages a specific audience and elicits an intended response.
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 Program is that you learn from four different instructors that specialize in the different data visualization platforms.
Works with Your Schedule
The program includes eight intensive and highly interactive course meetings (eight 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: November 7, 2022
Applications Close: January 15, 2023
Program Dates: March 1 – June 1, 2023
Program Format:
Live Virtual Cloud Classroom (3 hours per week) and Individual Meetings with Professors
- Applications Open: November 7, 2022
- Applications Deadline: January 15, 2023
- Program Dates: March 1 - June 1, 2023
- 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 500 words)
- What are your research, thematic, and professional interests?
- What shaped your interest in learning to craft data visualizations and dashboards?
- What do you hope to learn from the Data + Design for Development Program at the Leaders of Africa Institute?
- What are your career goals?
- How this program will help you meet or achieve your career and educational goals?
