Beginner data analysis courses can help you learn data collection techniques, basic statistical concepts, data visualization, and interpretation of results. You can build skills in using spreadsheets for data manipulation, creating charts for visual representation, and applying descriptive statistics to summarize findings. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization software such as Tableau, showing you how to effectively analyze and present data to support decision-making.

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, AI Orchestration, Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Patterns, Restful API, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, JSON, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Automation, Scalability, Servers
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Software Installation, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, System Monitoring, CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Agentic systems, Enterprise Application Management, Event Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Site Reliability Engineering, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Middleware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, LangChain, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Context Management, Distributed Computing, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Program Development, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Autoencoders, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, Prompt Engineering Tools, Performance Metric, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Business Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Containerization, Tensorflow, Rust (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, DevOps, Hugging Face, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software), GitHub, Big Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months