Advanced Data Visualization for Official Statistics and SDG Indicators

This course is an advanced course in data visualization, conceived as an extension of  SIAP’s facilitated course “Data Visualization for Official Statistics and SDG Indicators,”  last conducted in 2024, or, alternatively, of the self-paced course “Principles of Data Visualization for Official Statistics and SDG Indicators,” available on SIAP’s e-learning platform. 

This advanced course focuses on methods for producing high-quality graphics for monitoring and publishing official statistics and SDG indicators. It highlights advanced topics in data visualization such as visualizing and representing high-dimensional datasets, visualizing uncertainty, and visualizing networks, among others. It also addresses important issues such as gender and ethical considerations in graphical communication. Additionally, the course proposes resources and practical insights on storytelling and the construction of visual narratives for diverse audiences, promoting inclusive data visualization. 

This course provides an opportunity for participants to improve their data visualization techniques, both for data exploration and for the (re)presentation of complex, unstructured, or high-dimensional datasets. It includes case studies and practical strategies, as well as hands-on methods for representing statistical indicators on maps or within dashboards.