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Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 20 hours
  • Course by Northeastern University
  • Offered by

About

Introduces processes and design principles for creating meaningful displays of information that support effective business decision-making. Studies how to collect and process data; create visualizations (both static and interactive); and use them to provide insight into a problem, situation, or opportunity. Introduces methods to critique visualizations along with ways to answer the elusive question: “What makes a visualization effective?” Discusses the challenges of making data understandable across a wide range of audiences. Introduces the fundamentals of communication required for effective data storytelling. Other topics may include ethical uses of information displays, storytelling, infographics, and immersive visualizations. Offers students an opportunity to use one or more software tools. Looking for a for-credit offering of this course? Take this course as a 3-credit For-Credit, Non-Degree course and get a taste Northeastern University's world-class online programs without the commitment of a full degree. Take the course as a standalone for credit or stack the credits into eligible degree and certificate programs. Learn more and register: https://online.northeastern.edu/courses/information-visuals-and-dashboards-for-business

Modules

Getting Started

    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Welcome to the Course!

6 Readings

  • Welcome to Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations!
  • Functional Data Analysis Roles in Projects
  • Meet Your Faculty: Kevin Hartman
  • Providing Mayo Insights: Val Aniceto
  • Syllabus
  • Course Tools and Accounts

Module 1 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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  • Module Overview

3 Readings

  • Module Overview
  • Case Study Preview: Divvy Bikes
  • Project 1 Preview

Lesson 1: Mapping Your Storytelling Journey

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Mapping Your Storytelling Journey

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Lesson 2: Planning Your Story

    • 1 Videos
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  • Planning Your Story

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Lesson 3: Getting to "The Ask Behind The Ask"

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Getting to "The Ask Behind The Ask"

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  • Lesson Resources

Mayo Clinic Spotlight

    • 1 Videos
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  • "The Ask Behind the Ask" at Mayo Clinic

Project 1: Planning a Data Story

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Project Discussion

2 Readings

  • Guiding Questions for Planning a Data Story
  • Project 1: Planning a Data Story

Module 1 Wrap-Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module Quiz

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Module 2 Overview

    • 1 Readings
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  • Project 2 Preview

Lesson 1: Understanding Berinato's Types of Charts Part 1

    • 1 Videos
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  • Understanding Berinato's Types of Charts Part 1

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Lesson 2: Understanding Berinato's Types of Charts Part 2

    • 1 Videos
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  • Understanding Berinato's Types of Charts Part 2

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Lesson 3: Finding Patterns

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Finding Patterns

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Lesson 4: Preparing to Create Client-Ready Visualizations

    • 1 Videos
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  • Preparing to Create Client-Ready Data Visualizations

Project 2: Exploratory Data Analysis

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Project 2: Exploratory Data Analysis

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  • Project 2: Exploratory Data Analysis

Module 2 Wrap-Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module Quiz

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  • Module Summary

Module 3 Overview

    • 1 Readings
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  • Project 3: Contrast Preview

Lesson 1: The Basics of Visual Perception

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • The Basics of Visual Perception

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Lesson 2: What Makes a Good Visual Form

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • What Makes A Good Visual Form

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Lesson 3: Contrast

    • 1 Videos
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  • Contrast

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Project 3: Contrast

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Project 3: Contrast Discussion

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  • Project Brief

Module 3 Wrap-Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module Quiz

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Honors Lesson: Shape

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Tableau Contrast Improvement

2 Readings

  • Shape
  • Tableau Dataviz Improvement

Module 4 Overview

    • 1 Readings
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  • Project 4: Clear Meaning Preview

Lesson 1: Clear Meaning Part 1

    • 1 Videos
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  • Clear Meaning Part 1

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Lesson 2: Clear Meaning Part 2

    • 1 Videos
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  • Clear Meaning Part 2

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Project 4: Visualizing Data

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Project 4: Clear Meaning (Peer Review)

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  • Project Brief

Module 4 Wrap-Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module Quiz

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  • Module Summary

Course Wrap-Up

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  • Congratulations

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Discover the art of Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations in this foundational course focused on Big Data and Analytics. Led by Coursera, it teaches essential design principles, data collection, and visualization techniques to support effective business decisions. Spanning 1200 hours, the course offers flexible subscription options: Starter and Professional. Ideal for those seeking to enhance their data storytelling skills, it also provides an opportunity to earn credits towards Northeastern University's degree programs. Perfect for professionals aiming to make data understandable and actionable.

Kevin Hartman
Instructor

Kevin Hartman