Data-driven decision-making courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical methods, and visualization techniques. You can build skills in interpreting data trends, making informed predictions, and developing actionable strategies based on insights. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data manipulation, Tableau for visualization, and R or Python for statistical analysis, demonstrating how these skills can be applied to real business challenges and enhance organizational performance.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, General Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Quality, AI Product Strategy, Data Strategy, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Capture, Unstructured Data, Real Time Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Responsible AI, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Case Studies, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Functional Design, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Maintainability, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Mathematics, Power BI, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Cloud Storage, Data Mart, Database Design, Snowflake Schema, Query Languages, Metadata Management, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks