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.

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Portfolio Risk, Excel Formulas, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Systems, Accounting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Risk, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Wealth Management, Analysis, Benchmarking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Process Analysis, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Efficiency, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Process Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Service Level, Performance Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Consulting, Analysis, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, New Hire Orientations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Data Literacy, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications, Analytical Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Calculus, Integral Calculus
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review, Data Collection, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Application Development, Automation, Business Process, Data Modeling, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Requirements Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Cost Management, Business Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months