Foundations of Effective Reporting teaches participants the essential skills for designing clear, impactful reports that communicate data effectively to diverse audiences. You explore the principles of data storytelling, learn to construct executive summaries, and receive practical tips for developing visuals and avoiding common reporting pitfalls.

This course is ideal for institutional researchers, assessment professionals, administrators, and anyone responsible for interpreting or presenting data for decision-making or public communication in higher education.

Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate the principles of data storytelling
• Create a data story using a table or chart
• Identify common types of data visualizations and their appropriate use
• Describe various report audiences and tailor reporting strategies accordingly