Professional Certificate in Game Development: Data Storytelling Best Practices

• Data Collection and Analysis: Understanding the importance of data collection and analysis in game development and how to effectively use data to drive design decisions. • Telling Stories with Data: An introduction to data storytelling best practices, including how to identify key insights, create compelling narratives, and present data in a visually appealing way. • Data Visualization Techniques: Learning the various data visualization techniques used in game development, such as charts, graphs, and infographics, and how to choose the right one for your data. • Interactive Data Storytelling: Exploring the use of interactive elements, such as sliders and hover effects, to create dynamic and engaging data stories. • Data Ethics and Privacy: Understanding the ethical considerations surrounding data collection, analysis, and visualization, including data privacy and consent. • Game Telemetry and Analytics: Learning how to collect and analyze game telemetry data to gain insights into player behavior and improve game design. • Data Storytelling in Game Design: Applying data storytelling best practices to game design, including how to use data to inform level design, character development, and game mechanics. • Communicating Data Insights: Learning how to effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders, including developers, designers, and executives. • Continuous Improvement: Understanding the importance of continuous improvement in data storytelling and how to use feedback loops to iterate and improve data stories over time.