MIT Sloan Communicating Data Through Storytelling online program

The Communicating Data Through Storytelling online short course from the MIT Sloan School of Management teaches professionals how to transform complex data into persuasive, audience-centered narratives. Over six weeks of online learning, students will explore data perception, effective visualization, presentation design, clear communication, persuasive arguments, and delivering with impact. 

• Before You Learn / Who This Course Is For

  • Professionals who regularly present data insights, regardless of technical expertise

  • Analysts, analytics managers, and decision-makers seeking clearer communication

  • Managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs aiming to persuade stakeholders with data

• What to Expect

  • Six weeks of online learning

  • Modules on visualization, presentation design, and persuasive communication

  • Use of the TOP-T (Topic, Orientation, Point, Transition) framework from MIT Sloan to structure data stories

• What You’ll Achieve

  • Ability to craft persuasive, logically sound data-driven presentations

  • Skills to design graphs and communicate insights with clarity

  • A digital certificate of completion from the MIT Sloan School of Management