Become a Certified Sports Data Analyst.
Performance analysis is now the fast growing sports science discipline, with sports teams and organisations all over the world on the hunt for qualified and skilled data analysts to help their team translate data into practical performance enhancement.
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Data has taken sport by storm.
Data analysis has revolutionised sport, transforming how teams strategise, train, and perform. By leveraging advanced statistics and machine learning, coaches and analysts can now make data-driven decisions that optimise player performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance game tactics.
From tracking player movements in real-time to analysing opponents’ weaknesses, data has become a crucial tool for gaining a competitive edge. Athletes benefit from personalised training programmes based on precise metrics, while teams use predictive analytics to scout talent and devise winning strategies. The rise of sports data analysis marks a new era in athletic performance and sports management.
Keep up, or get left behind.
What is this Certification?
The Certified Sports Data Analyst certification is an in-depth online course designed to teach coaches and sports professionals how to effectively analyse, visualise, and finally, interpret data to enhance sports performance. This certification covers essential topics like data collection, understanding and cleaning data, analysis methods, performance metrics, visualisation, and applying data-driven insights to enhance player performance and team tactics.
Modern education for modern coaches.
Key Benefits
For coaches, this certification offers valuable benefits by enabling them to make decisions grounded in solid data rather than relying solely on instinct or experience.
✅ Learn from industry experts who are redefining sports performance
✅ Excel your career by levelling up your knowledge and skills
✅ Flexible & on-demand certification that fits around your busy life
✅ Cutting-edge content that translates directly into your practice
✅ Globally-recognised certification that boosts your resume
Mastering sports data analysis allows coaches to fine-tune training programs, minimise injury risks, and craft more effective game strategies. This not only boosts individual athlete performance but also improves overall team success. In a sports world increasingly driven by data, this certification helps coaches stay competitive and advance their careers.
Who is it for?
This certification is perfect for a range of different practitioners and professionals:
✅ Sports Scientists
✅ Data Analysts
✅ Strength & Conditioning Coaches
✅ Performance Analysts
✅ Physiotherapists
✅ Technical Coaches
✅ Data Engineers
✅ Students
All-in-all, this certification suits people who want to leverage data in sports decision-making and performance enhancement.
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What you’ll learn.
Gain essential knowledge in data analysis, performance metrics, predictive analytics, and sports strategy. Learn from top experts at your own pace and revolutionise your approach to coaching and sports performance.
When you take this innovative new data analysis certification, you’ll learn all about:
✅ Module 1: Understanding data
✅ Module 2: Introduction to R Programming
✅ Module 3: Cleaning data
✅ Module 4: Analysing data
✅ Module 5: Visualising data
✅ Module 6: Power BI for Sports Science
✅ Module 7: Tableau for Sports Science
What is a Sports Data Analyst?
A Sports Data Analyst uses data analysis, statistics, and machine learning to improve team performance, strategy, and decision-making in sports. Their key roles include:
- Player Performance: Analysing player statistics, movements, and health data to optimise training and prevent injuries.
- Team Strategy: Using data to refine game tactics and identify opponent weaknesses.
- Recruitment: Evaluating player performance and potential using predictive models for scouting and contracts.
- Fan Engagement: Enhancing fan experience and business decisions through data-driven insights.
- Tech Integration: Using wearables and tracking devices to collect real-time performance data.
- Predictive Analytics: Forecasting game outcomes and future player performance.
Sports Data Scientists help teams gain a competitive advantage by making informed decisions through data.
Become your team’s secret weapon.
Becoming a sports data analyst is a rewarding career for those passionate about sports and data. This role allows you to influence team performance by providing insights that shape tactics, training, and player recruitment. Analysts help managers make informed decisions, improving results on the field.
Additionally, sports data analysts contribute to fan engagement and commercial success by optimising ticket sales, marketing, and enhancing the overall fan experience. Their work directly impacts revenue and helps teams connect with their audience.
With the rise of wearable technology and tracking systems, data analysts are crucial for interpreting data related to player performance, injury prevention, and development. This is an evolving field with growing demand, offering the chance to work at the cutting edge of sports innovation.
Get access nowWhat’s the format of the certification?
We’ve structured the certification to work for busy practitioners in the bets way possible. That means its:
✅ 100% online: Learn when suits you
✅ Completely self-paced: Complete it as quickly as you like
✅ 8 hours of learning: From start to finish, this certification takes approximately 8 hours to complete.
✅ Assessments: Multiple-choice quizzes at the end of each module
✅ Additional resources: Downloadable resources for you to use
✅ Lifetime access: Access all of the modules and additional resources forever
What do the lessons look like?
Power BI for Sports Science: Module 6, Lesson 14
In this lesson, Arian Forouhandeh shows you through how your Power BI dashboards will look, how to export them, and most importantly, discusses how you can deliver these reports understandably to other coaches so that the data you’ve gathered and processed can positively impact training and performance and create meaningful impact.
Get access nowMeet the Tutors
This is the line-up of industry experts who will be delivering the Certified Sports Data Analyst certification
Arian Forouhandeh
Arian currently works in the English Premier League as the First Team Sports Scientist and Data Analyst for Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. His previous roles include Performance Analysis Intern at Nottingham Forest FC, Sport Science Data Analysis for the USA Hockey team, and Loughborough Hockey. Before working with the First Team at Wolves, Arian was a Sports Science and Data Analyst for the U18s.
In addition to all of his practical experience, Arian also holds a Professional Doctorate (DProf) in Strength & Conditioning, a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science, and a Professional Certificate in Data Science from HarvardX.
He is a bilingual practitioner (English & Spanish) specialising in Sports Performance Data with extensive experience using analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SQL in elite sport.
Ryan White
Ryan White is an accomplished Sports Data Analyst who currently works in the English Premier League for Crystal Palace Football Club. He has also worked at Ajax Cape Town as a S&C coach and Sports Scientist for the academy teams. In addition to his working experience, he is also a PhD candidate at Leeds Beckett University and holds an MSc in Sports Science and a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science & High Performance from Stellenbosch University.
Ryan is a wizard at using advanced data tools to provide critical insights that elevate team and player performance. And if all this was not enough, Ryan is also a dedicated educator, focusing on real-world applications of sports data analytics to empower the next generation of analysts. His technical expertise and experience with elite sports teams make him a respected authority in the field.
Benjamin Klein
Benjamin Klein is a leading sports data analyst with extensive experience working for top organisations such as John Carroll University, Ohio State Wrestling and Lacrosse, FC Cincinnati, UFC, Chicago Bulls, and Michigan State Basketball.
He specialises in data modelling, statistical analysis, and applying sports science to improve team performance. Benjamin’s ability to analyse complex datasets and provide actionable insights has made him a key asset for teams looking to optimize their strategic approaches.
As a tutor, Benjamin excels at breaking down sophisticated concepts into clear, practical lessons for aspiring analysts. His blend of technical skills and deep sports knowledge has earned him a strong reputation in the sports analytics community.
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This sports data analyst certification is designed for individuals who want to develop the skills needed to work with data in the sports industry. It is typically suited for:
✅ Aspiring Sports Analysts: People who want to break into the sports analytics field by gaining knowledge in statistics, data analysis, and sports-specific applications.
✅ Current Sports Professionals: Coaches, scouts, or sports managers looking to enhance their decision-making through data-driven insights and improve team or athlete performance.
✅ Data Scientists or Analysts: Professionals with a background in data science or analytics who want to transition into the sports industry and apply their expertise to sports-related data.
✅ Sports Enthusiasts: Individuals passionate about sports who want to combine this passion with a technical skill set, even if they don’t have formal data analysis experience yet.
✅ Students or Graduates: Those studying data science, sports management, or related fields who want to specialise in sports analytics.
The certification equips learners with the necessary tools and techniques to analyse sports data, making it ideal for anyone aiming to work in sports analytics or enhance their skills in this area.
Yes, our certification is recognised by leading professional bodies such as BASES, CIMSPA, and CPD. They ensure that this certification meets high standards of quality and is accepted within the industry.
It will be released to the general public in November 2024. If you purchased during the presale, you’ll gain access earlier than the general sale release.
When you take this innovative new data analysis certification, you’ll learn all about:
✅ Understanding data
✅ Cleaning data
✅ Summary statistics
✅ Analysing data
✅ Visualising data
✅ How to use R Programming
✅ Power BI for Sports Science
✅ Tableau for Sports Science
It will be approximately 8 hours of fully online, self-paced learning.
Presale Price: $179 USD (40% saving)
Full Price: $299 USD
Yes. As we add more and more value, the price will rise accordingly.
Those on the waitlist will get access to exclusive discounts and early-bird pricing.
The certification equips learners with the necessary tools and techniques to analyse sports data, making it ideal for anyone aiming to work in sports analytics or enhance their skills in this area.
You will take online assessments throughout the course.
No, there are no prerequisites.
Yes, upon completion you will receive a digital certificate that can be shared on your professional profiles and with potential employers.
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