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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Marketing Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Web Analytics, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Data Literacy, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Analysis, Software Installation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Devops Tools, Informatics, Automation, Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Patient Education and Support, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, Knowledge Transfer, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Documentation, Performance Measurement, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Geostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Correlation Analysis, Data Validation, Simulations, Histogram, Box Plots
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Kibana, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Web Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Decision Support Systems, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Content Performance Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, File I/O, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Data Science, Brand Management, Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Culture Transformation, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Customer Engagement, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Google Ads, Marketing Effectiveness, Web Analytics and SEO, Smart Goals, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing, Customer Insights, Analytics, Goal Setting, Trend Analysis, Campaign Planning, Strategic Marketing, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Probability & Statistics, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Probability Distribution, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Processing, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Graphing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks