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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Spatial Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Construction Management, Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Accounting, Lean Methodologies, Procurement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Purchasing, Building Information Modeling
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Business Analytics, Financial Data, Portfolio Risk, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Human Resources, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, People Analytics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Training Programs, Prompt Engineering, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Case Studies, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technical Management, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Debugging, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks