Learn to
tell better stories
with your data
PUBLIC TRAININGS FOR INDIVIDUALS
Choose between a half-day virtual workshop to learn the fundamentals, or an 8-week course for hands-on practice, and individualized coaching.
Next session: Nov 5, 2026
Next cohort: Sep 28, 2026
Choose your best fit
All of our teachings are based on our best-selling books and will help you hone your ability to persuade audiences with data.
half-day virtual workshop
$595 USD | one 4-hour time commitment
The foundational, high-impact overview you need to start telling more impactful stories with data—covered in just a single session.
Best for: those new to data storytelling, short on time, or exploring a small-group alternative to our custom team training sessions
Learn more about the half-day
8-week online course
$1,895 $1,795 USD early bird pricing | 3-5 hours, week for 8-weeks
The deeper practice, real-world project, and community support you to master telling stories with data—built over eight weeks.
Best for: those wanting more depth and practice over time, needing accountability to stay on track, or aiming to become a team champion who can upskill others
Learn more about the 8-week course
half-day virtual workshop
The high-impact foundation for telling clearer stories with data.
FORMAT
Live virtual, 4 hours
NEXT SESSION
November 5, 2026 @ 11am-3pm ET
Why should you attend?
If you want to see your hard work have greater impact, no matter how frequently or extensively you work with data, then this foundational workshop is for you. You will learn how to improve the graphs you use to communicate, plus get instruction and hands-on experience applying practical data storytelling strategies to real-world examples.
How you’ll learn?
You’ll gain knowledge from members of the SWD team through a mix of presentation delivery and individual and small group exercises. Attendees are invited to attend a 30-minute “office-hour” extension immediately following the workshop to ensure ample time to answer all of your questions.
What’s included?
Participants based in the US & UK will receive our
latest book, storytelling with data: before & after.
PRICE
$595
Lesson covered in the half-day workshop
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We are big believers in the value of repetition when learning a skillset. If you too find value in reinforcement—seeing familiar concepts through new examples, discussing them live, and practicing them in real time—you'll likely find our half-day workshop deepens what you got from the book. If you feel confident applying the concepts already and don't need that repetition, the 8-week course or our on-demand course, storytelling with slides, may be a better next step, as they push you to go deeper by practicing building a complete story from beginning to end.
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We welcome all skill levels. Whether you’re an analyst crunching numbers; a manager needing to communicate in a data-driven way; or a leader responsible for presentations to your board, execs, or other stakeholders; our sessions will give you the tools to tell more effective stories with data and to communicate more effectively in general.
Content
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Our sessions are best suited for individuals needing to communicate data in a business setting. If you are responsible for representing data in your day-to-day job, or it’s important for you to be able to tell stories through graphs and presentations, if you need to communicate numbers or make presentations, you should attend.
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Our teaching focuses on general best practices rather than software-specific skills, so the concepts apply to any graphing or presentation tool you use. Illustrative examples are primarily built in Excel and PowerPoint. During live sessions, we also use low-tech tools like pen, paper, and post-it notes for hands-on exercises—virtual sessions run on Zoom.
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Not directly. Our focus is static visuals—graphs and presentations built to communicate one specific, predefined message—rather than interactive or exploratory tools.
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Yes, we discuss how to effectively leverage AI for data storytelling, and which parts of the process benefit most from human judgment versus AI efficiency. Visit our AI hub to learn more.
Payment & enrollment
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Many organizations have training budgets or tuition reimbursement programs that will cover the cost of professional development. Our trainings will help you gain valuable new skills to be more effective and productive in your current role by clearly and confidently communicating stories to influence stakeholders. They can also position you to help train or mentor others on your team.
We recommend checking with your manager or HR department to see if they offer any tuition assistance programs. When making the request, emphasize how attending aligns with your professional growth goals and the potential benefits it could bring to the broader team. Email support@storytellingwithdata.com if you need any documentation about program details, pricing, or learning objectives to submit with your request.
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We never want cost to be a barrier to learning. We offer group (5 or more attendees registering for the same session), educator, student, and non-profit discounts. Email support@storytellingwithdata.com for details.
We also have an application-based scholarship program that offers financial support to individuals.
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We understand that plans can change and aim to be as flexible as possible. Our cancellation policy varys by type of session as follows.
8-week online course cancellations: Outside 30 days of the scheduled start date, you may cancel and receive a full refund. Within 30 days of the start date, the registration fee is non-refundable, but you may transfer your registration to a colleague — please communicate this to support@storytellingwithdata.com at least 24 hours before the start of the session.
Virtual workshop cancellations: Up to 24 hours before the start of the session, you may 1) transfer your registration to a colleague, 2) transfer your registration to another session (where applicable), or 3) cancel your registration and receive a full refund (minus cost of books and shipping if applicable). This must be communicated to support@storytellingwithdata.com at least 24 hours before the start of the session. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
In the extremely rare event that a workshop must be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a spot in an alternative session or a full refund of the registration fee will be provided (note that we are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as travel).
Other ways to learn
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We offer a variety of custom virtual and in-person learning sessions to meet your organization's needs. Unlike our public workshops, team trainings are tailored to your organization—incorporating your own data and examples—and get your whole team building a shared language around data storytelling. Learn more on our Team Trainings page.
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Yes. See our on-demand learning options for self-paced courses you can start anytime.
Support
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Join our mailing list to be the first to know about new sessions.
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Yes. Email us at support@storytellingwithdata.com. We look forward to hearing from you!