Data analyst courses can help you learn data visualization, statistical analysis, and data cleaning techniques. You can build skills in interpreting complex datasets, creating meaningful reports, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau, that support analyzing data and presenting findings in a clear, impactful way. Additionally, you may explore methods for predictive analytics and data storytelling, enhancing your ability to make data-driven decisions.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Science, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistics, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Graphing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, PostgreSQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Threat Detection, Data Access, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Security, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months