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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, AI literacy, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Prompt Patterns, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Debugging, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Context Engineering, Data Validation, Context Management, Code Reusability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Access, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Scheduling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Target Market, Oral Expression, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Methods, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relationship Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Pipelines, AI Integrations, Data Processing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, AI Workflows, Data Transformation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integrity, Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Science and Research, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Embeddings
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Probability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months