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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Canva (Software), Business Intelligence, Calendar Management, Productivity Software, Business Intelligence Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Presentations, Sales Pipelines, Google Workspace, Accounting Software, Business Analytics, Customer Relationship Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Process Design, Teamwork, Financial Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Peer Review, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Probability, Simulations, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Data Cleansing, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Taxonomy, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Fraud detection, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, ChatGPT, Data Synthesis, Compliance Management, AI Integrations, Test Data, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Data Transformation, Estimation, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Google Docs, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Data Integration, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Content Scheduling, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Technical Consulting, Data Ethics, Consulting, Business Consulting, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Client Services, Business Process Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks