Mastering Data Visualization and Analysis for Academic and Professional Success

Are you ready to elevate your research skills, secure top grades in your university assignments, and stand out in the competitive job market? In today’s data-driven world, the ability to analyse and present complex data effectively is not just a valuable skill—it’s a game-changer. The Mastering Data Visualisation and Analysis Workshop, led by Rahul Karan Reddy, Senior Research Associate at the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA), is designed to transform you into a skilled professional who can turn raw data into compelling visual stories and powerful, actionable insights.

Why This Workshop Is Essential for You
Whether you're a student aiming to ace your academic assignments or a young professional looking to boost your career prospects, data visualisation and analysis are indispensable skills that open doors to new opportunities. This hands-on, practical workshop will help you develop a solid understanding of powerful data analysis tools like Excel and Tableau, equipping you with the knowledge to transform complex data into visually-striking and actionable insights in the domain of Foreign Policy, Trade, Global Politics and Soft Power.

This workshop is designed for beginners, but by the end, you'll have the confidence and ability to use advanced techniques that will help you stand out in both academic settings and professional workplaces. You don’t need a background in Data Science, nor prior experience with Excel or Tableau, to attend this workshop. We designed it specifically for beginners, and we’ll guide you through every step, ensuring that you build confidence and competence along the way.

What You Will Learn:

• Master Data Visualisation & Analysis: Learn how to process and transform large, complex datasets using simple yet elegant data visualisation techniques.
• Excel & Tableau Expertise: Unlock the full potential of Excel and Tableau, including essential functions such as Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Slicers, Aggregation, Grouping, and more. Dive deeper into advanced features like dual-axis charts, dashboards, geospatial visualisation, calculated fields, and parameters.
• Effective Storytelling Through Data: Learn how to design dynamic dashboards that turn complex data into clear, visually engaging stories. Learn the art of storytelling through data to deliver messages that resonate and inform decision-making.
• Powerful Data Analysis Techniques: Master exploratory data analysis to uncover summary insights and gain a comprehensive understanding of any dataset, transforming it into an actionable narrative.
• Real-World Case Studies: Apply transformative techniques to real-world data in International Relations, Foreign Policy, Trade and Global Politics.

Outcomes:

• Dashboard Creation: Create fully-functional dashboards that serve as single-window interfaces for presenting and analyzing data dynamically and visually, enabling you to share powerful insights with managers, academics and stakeholders.
• Data Analysis Skills: Gain the ability to analyze datasets in-depth, conducting exploratory data analysis to derive meaningful insights that are both practical and impactful.
• Real-World Application: By working through practical case studies from a range of fields, you'll learn how to apply data analysis and visualisation techniques in real-life situations, making you better prepared for both academic research and professional challenges.

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for students, young professionals, and anyone seeking to develop their data visualisation and analysis skills. Whether you're studying International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or Business, or if you are looking to enhance your research, presentation, or reporting skills in the workplace, this workshop will equip you with invaluable tools and techniques that are highly sought after in today’s job market.

Date: Sunday, 9th March 2025
Time: 10:00 AM onwards
Duration: 4 Hours
Mode: Online
Registration Fee: Rs 1500/- 

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/nuj2mGKoBySd8i828

Limited spots available! Seats reserved on a First-Come First-Serve Basis.

Your seat will be confirmed upon completion of payment and after providing proof of the same.

For further details or inquiries, please contact:
Rahul Karan Reddy
rahul.reddy@orcasia.org

About the Instructor

Rahul Karan Reddy is Senior Research Associate at ORCA and an international relations analyst with a Masters degree from O.P Jindal Global University in Diplomacy, Law and Business. He works on data-driven outputs at ORCA, building dashboards and producing reports. He is the creator of the India-China Trade Dashboard, Chinese Provincial Development Indicators Dashboard, China Public Diplomacy Dashboard and several other digital resources. He is also the author of ‘Islands on the Rocks’, a monograph detailing the Senkaku/Diaoyu island dispute between China and Japan and the editor of a Special Issue on Transboundary Water Security in South Asia. He was previously a research analyst at the Chennai Center for China Studies (C3S), writing reports on China’s foreign policy and domestic politics. He is also the co-convenor of ORCA's Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS), which is India's premier dialogue driven China conference.