Based in Malawi · Serving Africa

Empowering Africa Through Data & Technology

Professional training and consultancy in Data Analytics, GIS, Remote Sensing, and Monitoring & Evaluation — built for African professionals.

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Pan-African Focus
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Certificate of Completion

Issued upon successful course completion

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Data Analytics

Stata, R, Python, SPSS

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GIS & Remote Sensing

QGIS & spatial analysis

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M&E Systems

Results frameworks & tools

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Digital Data Collection

ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO

Africa's Premier Data Training Institution

The Data Academy (TDA) is a professional training and consultancy firm based in Lilongwe, Malawi. We exist to close the data skills gap in Africa by providing practical, industry-relevant training to professionals and organizations across the continent.

From survey programming and statistical analysis to GIS mapping and M&E frameworks, our curriculum bridges the gap between theory and real-world application — building a data-literate Africa, one professional at a time.

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Practical Skills for the Modern Data Professional

Industry-designed, instructor-led courses built for professionals at every level.

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Statistical Analysis

Statistical Data Analysis Using Stata

Master data management, descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and reporting using Stata — the gold standard in research data analysis.

5 Days Hybrid Certificate
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Data Analysis

R for Data Analysis

Learn R programming for data wrangling, visualization, and statistical modeling — the language of choice for data scientists and researchers.

5 Days Hybrid Certificate
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Data Science

Python for Data Science

Build real-world data science skills using Python — covering data analysis with Pandas, visualization with Matplotlib, and machine learning basics.

7 Days Hybrid Certificate
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Visualization & BI

Power BI & Data Visualization

Transform raw data into stunning, interactive dashboards and business intelligence reports that drive organizational decision-making.

4 Days Hybrid Certificate
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GIS & Remote Sensing

GIS & Remote Sensing with QGIS

Learn spatial data analysis, map production, and satellite image interpretation using the powerful open-source QGIS platform.

5 Days Hybrid Certificate
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Digital Data Collection

ODK & KoboToolbox for Digital Data Collection

Design, deploy, and manage mobile data collection surveys using ODK and KoboToolbox — the industry standard for field research.

3 Days Hybrid Certificate
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Training Built for African Professionals

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Industry-Focused Training

Curriculum co-designed with industry professionals to ensure skills are relevant, current, and immediately applicable.

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Practical Hands-On Sessions

Every course includes real datasets, live exercises, and project-based learning so you build confidence through doing.

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Expert Trainers

Learn from certified data professionals with extensive field experience in health informatics, development research, and analytics.

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Certification on Completion

Receive a professional certificate upon completing any TDA course — recognized by employers and organizations across Africa.

Real Results, Real People

"The ODK & KoboToolbox course completely transformed how our team collects field data. We went from paper forms to fully digital surveys in one week. Absolutely worth it."

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Chisomo Banda

M&E Officer · UNICEF Malawi

ODK & KoboToolbox

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