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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Team Building, Generative AI, Team Oriented, Customer experience improvement, Automation, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Data Management, Business Ethics, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Performance Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Computer Systems, Distributed Computing, Linux, Operating Systems, File Systems, Big Data, Performance Testing, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, OS Process Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, File I/O, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Data Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Equipment Design, Electronic Components
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, E-Commerce
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Data, Investment Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Markets
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks