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.
Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, SQL, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence Software, Excel Formulas, Databases, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Reporting, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Copilot, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Visual Basic (Programming Language)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Job Evaluation, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Job Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Project Management, Communication Planning, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Business Analytics, Program Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Data Sharing, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Database Design, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Intelligence Software, Database Systems, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Databases, Compensation Analysis, Relational Databases, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Analytics, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Cost Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Control, Cost Estimation, Operational Performance Management, Accounting, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Cost Management, Process Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Account Management, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Correlation Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Productivity Software, Data Security, Data Management, Editing, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Payroll, Data Integrity, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Insights, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Exploratory Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Data Presentation, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Business Analytics, Financial Data, Portfolio Risk, Spreadsheet Software, Investments, Return On Investment, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Model Optimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Sharing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months