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: Unit Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Operating Systems, Scripting, Unix, Development Testing, Software Testing, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Python Programming, File Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Peer Review, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Equities, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, International Finance, Investments, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Tax, Balance Sheet, Financial Regulations, Business Metrics, Market Data
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Patient Education and Support, Microsoft Azure, Health Technology, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dependency Analysis, LLM Application, Microservices, Service Management, Configuration Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Failure Analysis, Application Deployment, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Software Development, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Service Recovery, Reliability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Records, Investigation, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Financial Controls, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Analysis, Verification And Validation, Payment Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Income Statement, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, Accounting Records, Cash Flows
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Unstructured Data, Cloud Platforms, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Model Deployment, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Microservices, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Scalability, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python Programming, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Maintenance, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Dashboard, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Auditing, Real Time Data, Data Encryption Standard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months