Canva Course for Data Visualization: Infographics, Charts & Graphs Online September 28, 2026

Data Visualization Essentials

• Introduction to data storytelling
• Why infographics Matter in the age of information overload 
• Identifying appropriate uses of infographics 
• Examples of good and bad data visualization

Creating Charts and Using Canva Chart Tools

• Chart types and when to use them (bar, line, pie, area, pictograph, combo)
• Anatomy of an effective chart: title, axis, legend, data labels, color use
• Adding and formatting bar, line, and pie charts
• Aligning visual elements with text
• Building a chart infographic using data
• Importing data from Excel and other sources

Icon-based charts and Pictographs for data visualization in Canva

• Using icons to represent data
• Creating pictographs
• Designing layouts for timelines and proportional visualizations
• Blending qualitative and quantitative data
• Balancing clarity with creativity
• Using Canva icons
• Working with multiple data points

Understanding Layout, Visual Hierarchy and Design for Infographics

• Creating visual emphasis through spacing and contrast
• Applying color strategically for comprehension
• Effective use of typography
• Creating grid-based layouts
• Creating clean, clear visualizations

Word Clouds and Non-Numerical Data Visualizations in Canva

• Visualizing qualitative or frequency-based data
• Choosing shapes and colors that support interpretation
• Create a word cloud infographic from short-form text data

Data Visualization Project 

• Adapting an existing graphic into new forms
• Reframing message through layout and style changes

Creating a Timeline Infographic in Canva

• Arranging time-based data
• Designing multi-step layouts
• Adding labels, icons, and highlights
• Building a timeline infographic using historical data

Design TreeMaps and Hierarchical Diagrams using Canva

• Visualizing part-to-whole relationships
• Creating a block-based hierarchy in Canva
• Create a TreeMap

Create a Proportional Symbol or Icon Grid Chart

• Representing quantitative values with visual units
• Maintaining visual consistency and alignment
• Build a proportional symbol chart using repeating icon units

Map-Based Infographics with Templates

• Using Canva’s built-in map templates
• Creating choropleth-style color overlays
• Adding legends and captions
• Designing map infographics that include regional level data

Using Data for Storytelling

• Sketching, planning, and executing a custom infographic layout
• Creating a visualization from start to finish

Capstone Infographic Project 

• Create and present an infographic
• Use supplied data or your own data for a project
• Share your infographic