Data Storytelling Training

Elevate your
narrative with
Our Data Storytelling

Employ data storytelling techniques to distill key insights from data and shape them into clear, actionable recommendations that speed up decision-making processes. Master the art of transforming complex data points into compelling stories that drive action.

The vital role of data storytelling in today’s business landscape

Data-related roles are the third fastest growing occupation according to recent research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOpens a new window. Yet, hiring data-savvy employees doesn’t always translate into results.

The missing link? The ability to communicate data effectively and turn raw data into actionable insights.

Our Duarte DataStory® workshop teaches a research-based methodology for explaining data in a way that moves people to action. This isn’t just about data analysis or data visualization – it’s about mastering presentation skills to deliver persuasive data communication.

9.5/10

Immediately apply Duarte DataStory® principles

We survey every class and work hard at consistently improving our learners’ workshop experience.

9.5/10

Immediately apply Duarte DataStory® principles

We survey every class and work hard at consistently improving our learners’ workshop experience.

9.5/10

Immediately apply Duarte DataStory® principles

We survey every class and work hard at consistently improving our learners’ workshop experience.

Ways to learn

Learning formats for your data
storytelling training

Whether in person or live online, these workshops provide facilitated discussion, small

group collaboration, and hands-on practice to refine your data recommendation.

Live online workshop

  • Spread over two days, with two 90-minute sessions each day
  • One 30-minute break per day
  • Physical or digital kit
  • Certificate of Completion

Live online workshop

  • Spread over two days, with two 90-minute sessions each day
  • One 30-minute break per day
  • Physical or digital kit
  • Certificate of Completion

10 or more on your team?

Schedule a chat on our Training Concierge’s calendar, we can answer questions,

build packages, and set up training based on your team’s availability.

Course overview

Transform your
data into a
compelling
narrative

  • Present data as a recommendation that motivates clients and stakeholders to act.
  • Utilize data storytelling techniques to present data in a way that decision-makers can easily understand and approve.
  • Institute a common “data language” and methodology to increase decision-making speed across your organization.
  • Maximize the potential of your data by crafting a data story that resonates.
 
Plus, all full-day workshop participants will earn a digital certificate and badge you can easily share with your network.
 

Workshop agenda

Four sessions dedicated to
achieving data storytelling
mastery

Whether in person or live online, these workshops provide facilitated discussion, small

group collaboration, and hands-on practice to refine your data recommendation.

Synthesis and empathy

Effective storytelling requires you to carefully review and assess information to form a meaningful connection with your audience. Learn how you can best synthesize data and win over key stakeholders.

  • ecome fluent in the Language of Data™
  • Write clear observations and chart titles to explain data insights
  • Synthesize insights and empathize with decision makers

Crafting recommendations​

Prepare to captivate your audience with comprehensible, actionable, and strategic recommendations. Learn how to more effectively articulate and document your ideas.

  • ecome fluent in the Language of Data™
  • Write clear observations and chart titles to explain data insights
  • Synthesize insights and empathize with decision makers

Train yourself or your whole
team with scalable workshop
options

Customized learning journeys for teams from 10 to 1000s. Perfect for honing data storytelling and analysis skills across your organization.

Instructor highlight

Michael Duarte, Senior
Director of Learning
Strategy and Master
Facilitator​

With 30 years at Duarte, Michael is now a Master Facilitator and Senior Director of Learning Strategy, and he loves problem solving to help clients overcome communication challenges. He is also a Communication Coach at UC Santa Clara’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, and a guest lecturer at Northwestern University.

Hear from previous data story
learners

Here’s what past participants had to say about this workshop.

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

“When I see an opportunity for communication training within Visa, I refer Duarte. In my opinion, they are seen as leaders of storytelling as a discipline.”​

Secure your professional growth
with data storytelling training

Advance your career by learning to craft data stories that can change the course of

your business decisions. Enroll now and take the first step toward becoming an

influential data storyteller.