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Data Visualization Courses

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.


Popular Data Visualization Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, R (Software), Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Graphing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Data Wrangling, Large Language Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis, Graphing, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Python Programming, NumPy, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Graphing, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming, NumPy, Computer Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scatter Plots

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Cinematography, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, Graphics Software, 3D Modeling, Post-Production, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Bokeh

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Software Installation, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    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, File Management, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization in Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Driving engagement, Productivity Software, Business Process

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Data Visualization courses

  • Advanced Data Visualization with R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling: Coursera
  • Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot: Coursera
  • Applied Data Science: IBM
  • Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers: Northeastern University
  • Foundations of Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Visualization using Bokeh: Coursera
  • IBM Data Management: IBM
  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University

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