Top Sports Analytics Courses
A curated directory of the best sports analytics courses from independent creators, top universities, and course providers

Sports Performance Analytics Specialization
Instructor: University of Michigan
Five-course sequence blending econometric analysis with sports business strategy, covering Python, wearable technology data, and machine learning applications in sports.

The Complete Football Analytics in Python Course
Instructor: McKay Johns
Over 10 hours of comprehensive football analytics training with Python, from fundamentals to advanced topics like machine learning and visualization techniques.

APFA Accredited Courses
Instructor: APFA
APFA is the leading provider of football analytics education and certification. All APFA courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring that you receive the highest quality education and certification in the field.

Certified Sports Data Analyst
Instructor: Science for Sport
Eight-hour certification emphasizing practical data workflows in sports science, from foundational concepts to advanced visualization techniques in Power BI and Tableau.

Data Science for Sports: Analytics and Visualization
Instructor: Udemy
Hands-on course using Python with NFL datasets, teaching learners to standardize player statistics and generate heatmaps of play patterns with Matplotlib.

Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports
Instructor: University of Michigan
This course provides an introduction to using Python to analyze team performance in sports.

Web Scraping Pipeline for Free Sports Data
Instructor: McKay Johns
90-minute workshop teaching how to build your own web scraping pipeline to collect unlimited sports data for free, with practical Python implementation and database integration.

Twelve Football - Soccermatics Pro Course
Instructor: David Sumpter
Specialized football analytics course with a data-driven approach, teaching advanced metrics and analytics tools to evaluate player performance and team strategies.

Master SQL and Databases for Sports Analytics
Instructor: McKay Johns
Straight forward guided content to help you learn SQL and database management for sports analytics, featuring hands-on projects and practical applications.

Introduction to Sports Analytics - Barça Innovation Hub
Instructor: Barça Innovation Hub
Four-month online course providing fundamentals of sports analytics, covering key performance indicators, wearable technology, R statistical analysis, and effective data communication for sports professionals.

Graduate Certificate in Sport Analytics
Instructor: University of West Florida
12-credit program with interdisciplinary coursework spanning ethics, communication, and technology adoption, including practical experience with APIs from Catapult Sports and STATS Perform.

Soccer Betting Bundle
Instructor: Antonio Tropiano
Comprehensive guide to soccer betting strategies and analytics, providing tools and methods to improve your betting success rate.

MyGamePlan Introduction
Instructor: MyGamePlan
Interactive platform helping players develop game intelligence and tactical awareness through personalized training and visual learning.