- 21/08/2023
- Category: Press Release
Yogyakarta, July 24-25, 2023 – Center for Digital Society at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CfDS UGM) proudly announces the successful completion of the online training course “CfDS Digital Practice #3: The Art of Data Visualization: Spreadsheet & Google Studio for Beginners” held on July 24-25, 2023. This free online course is an initiative by CfDS UGM aimed at enhancing the digital literacy and skills of the Indonesian community in data analysis and visualization.
The two-day event featured experienced speaker Devi Fitri Yani (CVM Analytics Revenue Reporting at PT. XL Axiata Tbk.), with moderation by Riska Gabriella Dwi Lauciho Tarigan (Social Media Assistant at CfDS). Through two training sessions focusing on the fundamentals of data visualization, Devi Fitri Yani effectively delivered the material in a clear and interactive manner, ensuring that participants understood the concepts thoroughly.
During the first session, participants were guided through the basics of data visualization, provided with a “Beginner’s Starter Pack,” and walked through explanations and tutorials on fundamental formulas. The second session emphasized practical data visualization using Google Spreadsheet and Looker Studio. The speaker provided technical tutorials on using formulas available on both platforms, enabling participants to put their knowledge into immediate practice.
“Participants of ‘The Art of Data Visualization’ training were given the opportunity to visualize data using Google Spreadsheet and Looker Studio, such as creating charts and tables,” as stated by Devi Fitri Yani during her presentation. “Data visualization is a crucial element in analyzing data and effectively communicating information to stakeholders.”
CfDS UGM, as the organizer, highly appreciates the enthusiasm shown by participants in engaging with this training course. Not only did they listen attentively to the material, but they also actively participated in the given tasks. Participants showcased their skills in applying the concepts learned to create their own visual data outputs.
With the success of this event, CfDS UGM is committed to hold similar training courses and data analytics-based events in the future. By increasing the digital literacy and skills of the Indonesian community, it is expected that more individuals will be ready to face challenges and opportunities in the digital era.
Author: Allysa Putri Rendry
Editor: Ni Kadek Ayu Pratiwi
