Empowering Africa Through Data & Technology
Professional training and consultancy in Data Analytics, GIS, Remote Sensing, and Monitoring & Evaluation — built for African professionals.
Certificate of Completion
Issued upon successful course completion
Data Analytics
Stata, R, Python, SPSS
GIS & Remote Sensing
QGIS & spatial analysis
M&E Systems
Results frameworks & tools
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.
Learn More →Practical Skills for the Modern Data Professional
Industry-designed, instructor-led courses built for professionals at every level.
Statistical Data Analysis Using Stata
Master data management, descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and reporting using Stata — the gold standard in research 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.
Python for Data Science
Build real-world data science skills using Python — covering data analysis with Pandas, visualization with Matplotlib, and machine learning basics.
Power BI & Data Visualization
Transform raw data into stunning, interactive dashboards and business intelligence reports that drive organizational decision-making.
GIS & Remote Sensing with QGIS
Learn spatial data analysis, map production, and satellite image interpretation using the powerful open-source QGIS platform.
ODK & KoboToolbox for Digital Data Collection
Design, deploy, and manage mobile data collection surveys using ODK and KoboToolbox — the industry standard for field research.
Training Built for African Professionals
Industry-Focused Training
Curriculum co-designed with industry professionals to ensure skills are relevant, current, and immediately applicable.
Practical Hands-On Sessions
Every course includes real datasets, live exercises, and project-based learning so you build confidence through doing.
Expert Trainers
Learn from certified data professionals with extensive field experience in health informatics, development research, and analytics.
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."
Chisomo Banda
M&E Officer · UNICEF Malawi
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Join hundreds of African professionals building career-defining data competencies with The Data Academy.