Essentials - Communication Skills - Persuading with numbers

Course Description

This course will help you handle the numerical information required for problem solving and decision making in the workplace. It will help you understand basic statistical methods, interpret simple data and focuses on how to interpret and use Graphs and Charts in both presentations and reports. There are some calculations so, to make the most of the course, it is recommended that you have a calculator handy.

Learning Objectives

Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to:

• Use information to derive basic statistics 
• Understand and interpret graphical displays 
• Construct your own charts and graphs 
• Convey your message with impact 

Course Contents

• Basic Concepts
• Figures Summed Up
• Interpreting Bar Charts
• Interpreting Graphs
• Constructing Charts/Graphs
• Including: Check my Understanding Tests and Full Course Test

Course Duration

90-120 minutes