Introduction
Ever spent hours crafting slides only to see glazed eyes staring back? It’s not the data—it’s the delivery. In How to Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft PowerPoint, led by Ashraf Badr and offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), you’ll learn how to make your information pop with visuals, animation, and motion that tell a story your students will actually remember.
This isn’t PowerPoint the way you’ve always used it. It’s PowerPoint reimagined—dynamic slides, moving elements, embedded videos, and vibrant SmartArt that turn facts and figures into something that feels alive. In just over an hour, you’ll learn how to transform ordinary data into clear, visual stories that stick long after the bell rings.
Why This Course Matters
Every teacher has faced it: too much content, not enough attention. The truth is, today’s learners absorb visuals faster than text. That’s why data visualization is now one of the most powerful skills in education—it turns information into insight.
This short, hands-on project helps you master the features that make PowerPoint a visual storytelling tool, not just a slideshow app. You’ll learn how to:
- Turn raw data into clean, memorable visuals with SmartArt and charts.
- Embed videos and motion that bring lessons to life.
- Use animations and transitions to guide focus and reinforce understanding.
You’ll leave with a presentation that teaches and inspires—and the skills to make every lesson more interactive and visually compelling.
What You’ll Learn
Step by step, you’ll follow your instructor to build a presentation that turns data into design. You’ll learn how to:
- Customize your slide backgrounds for professional appeal.
- Insert YouTube videos directly into slides for multimedia impact.
- Visualize information with SmartArt and dynamic layouts.
- Add animations and transitions that make ideas flow naturally.
Course Details
- Time to Complete: ~1.3 hours (self-paced, hands-on)
- Format: Guided Project (desktop only; pre-configured workspace; no downloads)
- Certificate: Shareable upon completion
- Language: English
- Level: Beginner (basic familiarity with PowerPoint recommended)
- Instructor: Ashraf Badr • Coursera Project Network
Real-World Impact for Teachers
With these skills, you’ll never look at PowerPoint the same way again. You’ll be able to:
- Visualize complex data so students grasp it faster.
- Bring lessons to life with motion, color, and multimedia.
- Build professional, polished presentations in half the time.
- Turn classroom reports and student projects into visual showcases.
You’ll finish the project with a complete data-driven presentation—ready to use and easy to adapt for any subject or grade level.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, we know great PD means fast results teachers can see and feel in their classrooms. How to Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft PowerPoint is a must-take because it:
- Helps you transform numbers into visuals that engage every learner.
- Uses familiar Microsoft tools in creative, time-saving ways.
- Requires no design or coding experience—just curiosity and a computer.
- Provides a shareable certificate to document your professional growth.
- Is included in the SchoolDay Academy annual subscription—$149 per user per year, with district pricing as low as $100 for scalable PD.
It’s the perfect balance of creativity and practicality—ideal for teachers who want their presentations to teach, tell stories, and truly connect.
Conclusion
If you’re ready to turn data into visuals that engage, inform, and inspire, this Guided Project is your next step.
Start learning “How to Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft PowerPoint” today on SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and discover how a few small design changes can make your lessons unforgettable.