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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Administration, Public Policies, Analytics, Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, R Programming, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, File I/O, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Program Development, Data Import/Export, JSON, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Data Transformation, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Presentation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Geospatial Mapping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Design, PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, People Analytics, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Database Software, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Access
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Object Oriented Design, Data Wrangling, Game Design, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Splunk, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Software Installation, Query Languages, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Programming Principles, Web Applications, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Application Development, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, SQL, Test Case, Apache Hadoop, Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Query Languages, Databases, Relational Databases, Analysis, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Apache, Metadata Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Return On Investment, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Income Statement, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks