Data Storytelling Courses and Certifications

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Storytelling with Data using Socio-environmental Report Cards

22 ratings

Socio-environmental report cards have proven to be THE tool to effect positive change. Join us as we explore proven techniques to synthesize data, engage the local community, inform decision-making, a

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Storytelling Concepts

4290 ratings at DataCamp

Learn the Art of Storytelling with Data People value the information data may hold and also appreciate the value of stories.

• DataCamp
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Data Storytelling Case Study: College Majors

943 ratings at DataCamp

Turn analysis into insight: build narrative arcs, establish a data foundation, and use visualizations to tell a story about college major outcomes.

• DataCamp
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Data Storytelling Case Study: Green Businesses

889 ratings at DataCamp

You have completed some introductory courses on data storytelling, now it's time to practice!

• DataCamp
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology

9 ratings

Craft data narratives with the And-But-Therefore framework, design persuasive presentations, pitch proposals using the Elegant Pitch tool, and build customer training for analytics products.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Crafting the Narrative: Storytelling With Data

3 ratings at Corporate Finance Institute

Learn to turn numbers into narratives that drive decisions by mastering storytelling, visualization, and persuasive communication tailored for finance professionals

• Corporate Finance Institute
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Data Storytelling

Dive into the captivating world of data storytelling and learn how to transform raw information into compelling narratives.

• DataCamp
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Data Storytelling

1 rating at Udacity

Learn to turn data analysis into stakeholder recommendations by defining problem statements, mapping analyses with issue trees and ghost decks, addressing bias, and designing effective visualizations.

• Udacity
• 17 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advanced Data Storytelling

Create animated, interactive data stories with Tableau and Flourish, combining visual narratives, chart animation, and audio narration to communicate insights.

• Udacity
• 19 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn to turn raw Excel data into persuasive visual narratives using cognitive design principles, chart selection, and hands-on analysis workflows.

• Noble Desktop
• Self-Paced
• $399.00

Data Storytelling and Data Visualization Mastery

11507 ratings at Udemy

Learn the crucial skills to effectively communicate, persuade, and drive decisions with data

• Udemy
• 5 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Data Analysis & Storytelling Course

2 ratings at Graduate School USA

Transform organizational data into compelling narratives: analyze trends, patterns and outliers, select effective chart types, and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Graduate School USA
• Self-Paced
• $1,249.00

Data Storytelling with Excel Course

Learn to turn raw data into compelling visual narratives in Excel by understanding audiences and selecting effective visualizations.

• CreativeLive
• 8 hours
• 9th Oct, 2026
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Storytelling with Data Using Excel Course

Applies cognitive science—memory, preattentive attributes, Gestalt principles—to strip clutter from Excel charts and build data visuals into a persuasive narrative.

• Graduate School USA
• Self-Paced
• $399.00

Career Certificate

Data Storytelling with Excel

Learn to turn raw Excel data into clear, persuasive visual stories using cognitive design principles and hands-on analysis.

• VDCI
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• $399.00