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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Analytics, Data Management, Contract Management, Decision Making, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operations Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Solutions, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Graphing, Scripting Languages, Data Visualization Software, Code Reusability, Debugging, Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Financial Reporting, Anomaly Detection, OpenAI, Auditors Report, Auditing, Business Process Automation, Financial Auditing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, Tool Calling, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Customer Service
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, R (Software), Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Program Development, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Computational Logic, Scripting, Functional Design, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spreadsheet Software, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Matlab, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, File I/O, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Cleansing, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Technical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Market Data, Statistical Visualization, Investment Banking, Tree Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Data Analysis, Context Management, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Telecommunications, Tensorflow, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Digital Communications, Generative AI Agents, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, System Design and Implementation, Communication
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months