Data Storytelling
Regular price
$995.00
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Course Schedule
In-Person ($995): November 11, 2026 in Indianapolis at 16 Tech (9am-4pm ET)
Online ($995): TBD - Spring/Summer 2027
Discount pricing is available for partners and companies sending three or more participants as well as Kelley School and IU alumni & staff. Contact us at kelleypd@iu.edu for related discount codes to apply at check out.
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Interested in bringing this program to your company or organization? Email kelleypd@iu.edu to discuss our custom program options.
Program Information
Data alone rarely drives decisions—stories do. This program teaches professionals how to transform complex data into clear, compelling narratives that inspire action. Participants will learn how to identify meaningful insights, design audience-focused visualizations, and communicate recommendations through presentations and executive-ready reports. Through hands-on exercises and a comprehensive business case, participants will practice turning analysis into persuasive stories that influence stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.
Participants reinforce concepts through a variety of applied exercises, including:
- Data visualization redesigns
- Storyboarding workshops
- Executive summary development
- Individual presentation practice
- Team-based consulting project
- Mock executive presentations
- Peer critiques and coaching
- Real-world business case analysis
Ideal for: Business analysts, Project managers, Operations leaders, Marketing professionals, Finance and accounting professionals, Consultants, Strategy professionals, Business intelligence and analytics teams, Product managers, and Anyone responsible for presenting data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
No advanced data science background is required. Participants should have basic familiarity with interpreting business data and using common spreadsheet or presentation software.