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: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Social Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Small Data, Decision Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Design Research, Data Visualization, Usability, User Centered Design, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Data Literacy, Ggplot2, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Data Integrity, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Case Studies, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, Database Theory, Theoretical Computer Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Qualitative Research, Data Cleansing, R Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Science, Software Documentation, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks