The Effective Statistician Data Visualisation Course

Are you frustrated about standard graphics, which fail to show the variability of your data appropriately?
Are you annoyed about trying to understand the vast amount of data – especially safety data – using poor graphics or even tables?
Do you rather work with tables only because the process for creating figures is so painful and takes forever?
Do you feel like your results need much better figure?

You are not alone, and I was exactly in your place in the past.

With The Effective Statistician Data Visualisation Course you will learn via a series of short videos and Q&A sessions:

  • The scientific foundations
  • The optimal step by step process, and
  • The best practical tips

for creating outstanding figures and interactive data visualisations.

After the course, you will know

  • what Gestalt principles are and how to apply them to improve your data visualisations,
  • various design principles to make your data visualisation stand out,
  • all the key steps of getting to an awesome data visualisation without unnecessary re-work, and
  • practical tips to show variability and solve typical challenges with clinical data.

Get rid of ugly graphs. Create data visualisations that boost your career, and you can feel proud about.

The Effective Statistician Data Visualisation Course in detail:

  • About 4 hours of videos broken down in easy to view segments (lifetime access)
  • Access to 4 one-hour questions and answer sessions with Alexander spread over July, August, September and October. These will be recorded and made available.
  • A large list of great resources and references.

Decide to level up your data visualisation skills!

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Your Instructor


Alexander Schacht
Alexander Schacht

Alexander Schacht is a Statistician, Founder and Creator of The Effective Statistician, which includes a weekly podcast, several online courses and regular new content via social media.

Alexander studied mathematics and received his PhD in biostatistics on non-parametric statistics from the University of Göttingen in Germany. He has authored more than 70 scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and regularly speaks at international conferences, such as PSI and EADV.

With more than 20 years of experience working as a statistician in healthcare, Alexander is working primarily on phase IIIb and IV (RCT, observational studies, HTA submission, commercialisation work) with some regulatory work, as well as some work within the early phases of clinical development.

Alexander is interested in a broad range of methodological areas with a specific focus on helping pharmaceutical and biotech companies make better, data-driven decisions. In fact, this keen interest saw Alexander become the chair of the EFSPI/SPI SIG on benefit-risk, founder and chair of the data visualisation SIG and the Launch and Lifecycle SIG. Alexander has also served PSI as a board director responsible for communications.

Alexander is a happy husband and father of three wonderful kids, who he credits for his continued passion and drive to help patients worldwide. In his spare time, Alexander loves running and listening to podcasts.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course material will become available mid-May 2023. The first live session will occur in the second half of May 2023.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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