Every educator knows that data holds answers—how students are performing, where learning gaps exist, what strategies really make a difference. But who has hours to analyze it all?
“AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction,” created by the University of Michigan and offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), gives educators and leaders the ability to uncover meaningful insights from data in a fraction of the time.
Taught by Tina Lasisi, this three-hour, beginner-friendly course shows how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can clean, visualize, and interpret data faster—and often more effectively—than traditional methods.
Though not written specifically for educators, it’s a perfect fit for them. Teachers, district leaders, and university faculty will find that the tools and strategies in this course make data analysis not only doable, but transformative for decision-making and student success.
Why This Course Matters
Educators are expected to be data-driven—but few have the time or tools to dig into spreadsheets and reports. Between planning lessons, grading, and supporting students, data analysis often gets pushed aside.
This course changes that. It turns hours of manual work into minutes of meaningful insight. Using AI-powered tools, you’ll learn how to ask the right questions, analyze results instantly, and make confident, evidence-based decisions—all without advanced coding or data science experience.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand and apply core principles of data analysis in education.
- Use AI tools to brainstorm analysis ideas, explore data trends, and generate visualizations automatically.
- Create functional data analysis code—even if you’ve never written code before.
- Save hours each week by using AI to automate repetitive or time-intensive tasks.
- Share your data projects confidently on GitHub or other platforms.
When time is short and information is critical, AI helps educators do in minutes what used to take days.
What You’ll Learn
AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction breaks down complex analysis into approachable steps that fit an educator’s busy schedule.
Module 1 – How AI Simplifies Data Analysis
Explore how AI is changing the game in data interpretation and how it can instantly process, organize, and surface trends from large data sets.
Module 2 – From Raw Data to Ready Insight
Use AI tools to generate questions, write simple analysis code, and visualize data in seconds—no technical background required.
Module 3 – Applying and Sharing Your Results
Build your first AI-assisted analysis, refine your findings, and share them online through GitHub or presentations for your school or district.
Course Details
- Time to Complete: 3 hours (flexible, self-paced)
- Modules: 3 streamlined modules + 3 applied assignments
- Certificate: Shareable professional development credential
It’s fast, practical, and built for busy educators who need quick wins and long-term impact.
Real-World Impact for Educators and Leaders
For teachers, this course unlocks the ability to analyze classroom data—test results, attendance, engagement patterns—without waiting for reports. You’ll use AI to generate visual summaries and actionable insights that guide instruction in real time.
For district and university leaders, it provides tools to evaluate program effectiveness, budget allocation, and performance metrics instantly—helping teams make informed decisions backed by evidence, not instinct.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Analyze and visualize educational data faster and more accurately.
- Automate repetitive data tasks to save hours every week.
- Identify patterns and insights that manual analysis might miss.
- Turn data into stories that inform teaching and leadership decisions.
AI doesn’t just make data easier—it makes it smarter.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, we know that educators want to use data to improve learning—but they need tools that respect their time.
AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction stands out because it:
- Was created by the University of Michigan, a leader in innovation and AI education.
- Uses generative AI to dramatically reduce the time needed to analyze data.
- Empowers educators to gain insights they could never reach manually within limited hours.
- Is included in the SchoolDay Academy annual subscription—just $149 per user, offering unlimited access to hundreds of curated, K–12 and higher-ed professional learning courses and certificates.
- Offers district and university bulk pricing as low as $100 per user, making AI-powered data literacy scalable for entire teams.
At SDA, we believe data-driven decision-making shouldn’t require a data science degree—or an extra weekend.
Conclusion & Call to Action
Data is powerful—but only if you can use it quickly enough to make a difference.
Start learning “AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction” today on SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and discover how AI can help you save time, gain clarity, and make smarter decisions for your students and schools.
Because better data insights don’t have to take more time—they just take the right tools.