DS304: Insight Communication & Storytelling

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SFIA Reference: TECH Level 4/5

Data Scientist (Grade 3)

Competency

Description Visualises insights and communicates findings through clear narratives tailored to different audiences.

Learning Outcomes

  • Build interactive dashboards or visual summaries.
  • Tailor communication to stakeholder needs.
  • Use narrative techniques to explain models and findings.

Evidence Requirements

Level 4:

  • Created visuals or dashboards used in a decision-making context.
  • Delivered a data story to a business audience. Level 5:
  • Led a stakeholder presentation translating complex models.
  • Mentored on visual design and narrative techniques.

Suggested Learning Activities

  • Internal data storytelling challenge.
  • Power BI or Plotly dashboard walkthrough.
  • Peer review of model presentations.

Recommended Resources

  • KnowHow: “Telling the Story with Data”
  • Book: “Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design” by Andy Kirk

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