Data courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical methods, data visualization, and machine learning principles. You can build skills in interpreting datasets, making data-driven decisions, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Tableau, that support analyzing data and presenting findings in a clear, impactful way.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Business Metrics, Data Analysis, Performance Metric, Customer Insights, Analysis, Performance Measurement, Trend Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Pareto Chart, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Policy Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Ethics, Development Environment, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, File Management, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Calendar Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Control Panels, Gmail, Slack (Software), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet Software, Setting Appointments, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Big Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Lead Generation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Marketing, Data Storytelling, Strategic Marketing, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Automation, Revenue Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Root Cause Analysis, Service Level Agreement, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Legal Risk, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Review, Supplier Quality Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Control, Data Entry, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Cost Reduction
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Cost Control, Quality Control, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Scheduling, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Cost Reduction, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Leadership Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Cost Estimation, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Capacity Management, Operating Cost, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Gap Analysis, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Risk Management Framework, Leadership and Management, Verification And Validation, Project Management Life Cycle, AI Workflows, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Systems Integration, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Human Factors (Security), Data Ethics, Context Management, Restful API
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks