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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Plot (Graphics), Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming
★ 4.5 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Deployment, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis
★ 3.8 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Synthesis, Graphing, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export
★ 4.5 (22) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Infrastructure, Data Analysis, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Management, File Systems
★ 4.5 (115) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning
★ 3.1 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Data Import/Export, Model Evaluation, No-Code Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics
★ 4.5 (63) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning, Risk Analysis
★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Training, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, AI Integrations, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Tree Maps, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Software Installation
★ 4.7 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Verification And Validation, Geostatistics, Data Validation, Query Languages, Technical Documentation, Document Management, SQL, Data Import/Export, Visual Design, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Quality, Geospatial Information and Technology, Python Programming
★ 3.9 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Accounting, Responsible AI, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Internal Controls, Classification Algorithms, Internal Auditing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Power BI, Machine Learning
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Negotiation, Professional Development, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Compensation and Benefits, Job Evaluation, Data Analysis, Web Presence, Recruitment, Events and Conferences, Data Architecture, AI literacy, Relationship Building, Job Analysis
★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months