Cities are complex ecosystems, pulsating with life and brimming with challenges. From managing traffic flow to optimizing public services, ensuring the well-being of residents demands a deep understanding of their intricate dynamics. This is where data analytics and visualisation emerge as powerful tools for urban practitioners. Traditionally, urban planning and management relied heavily on intuition and experience. While valuable, these approaches often lacked the granularity and objectivity needed to navigate the complexities of modern cities. This course bridges this gap, equipping urban practitioners with the skills and knowledge to harness the power of data for informed decision-making. Under the strategic partnership on Sustainable Urban Development - Smart Cities (SUDSC II) which is jointly being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Deutsche Gesellschaftfür Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), NIUA is rendering an end-to-end ecosystem support for mainstreaming risk- informed, integrated, resilient, and sustainable urban development in cities. The project involves four components: Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building (CB), Mainstreaming Innovations, and Instituting Communities of Practice. As part of the Capacity building component, a CB module on Data Analytics and Visualisation was developed. This course will empower urban practitioners and municipal administrators to transform data into actionable insights, improve decision-making, and contribute to the development of more efficient, sustainable, and resilient cities.