Data visualization courses can help you learn how to create compelling charts, graphs, and dashboards, along with understanding data storytelling and visual design principles. You can build skills in interpreting data trends, selecting appropriate visual formats, and conveying insights effectively to diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like Tableau, Power BI, and D3.js, that support transforming raw data into visual narratives and making data-driven decisions in various fields.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Software Testing, C and C++, Python Programming, Java, Debugging, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree Learning, Advanced Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Supervised Learning, Workflow Management, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills, NumPy, Professional Development
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Debugging, Web Scraping, File I/O, Data Store, Data Visualization, Database Software, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Data Presentation, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Descriptive Statistics, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Spreadsheet Software, Box Plots, Data Literacy, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Looker (Software), Data Literacy, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Health Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Health Care, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Power BI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Graphing, Business Reporting, Analysis, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks