Data manipulation courses can help you learn data cleaning, transformation techniques, and exploratory data analysis. You can build skills in using functions for data aggregation, filtering datasets, and visualizing information effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, that support handling large datasets and performing complex analyses. You'll also explore libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, which streamline data manipulation tasks and enhance your ability to derive insights from raw data.

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Text Mining
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Management, Data Architecture, Metadata Management, Data Store, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Interoperability, Docker (Software), Data Storage, Data Processing, Semantic Web, Generative AI Agents, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Data Processing, Text Mining, Command-Line Interface, Data Manipulation, Unix, Scripting, Automation, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Stakeholder Communications, Spatial Analysis, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, R Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months