Professionals who have to communicate performance data to executives and other stakeholders can improve their presentations and reports by using visuals instead of a table of numbers. This course teaches you practical techniques to create different charts in Excel to communicate performance. 

Participants will learn to measure and compare data against relevant standards, use message-driven chart titles, and apply techniques that highlight insights for decision-makers. With a modular approach, the course guides learners through building effective visuals such as column and bar charts, using lines and markers for standards, and integrating worksheet-driven automation. 

Perfect for analysts, managers, and presenters, this course emphasizes clarity, visual storytelling, and Excel proficiency to elevate reporting and communication.

• Introduction to Performance Data Visualization
• Measuring Performance Against Standards
• Writing Effective Chart Titles That Convey the Message
• Linking Chart Titles to Worksheet Cells
• Visualizing Single Standard Comparisons Using Columns
• Visualizing Single Standard Comparisons Using Bars
• Comparing Performance to Two Standards Using Columns
• Comparing Each Category to Its Own Standard Using Columns
• Using Lines on Columns to Show Individual Standard Comparisons