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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Big Data, Unified Modeling Language, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Model Deployment, Machine Learning Software, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Solution Architecture, Containerization, Data Migration, Cloud Deployment, Data Pipelines, Cloud Solutions, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Data Governance, Generative AI Agents, Metadata Management, Data Ethics, Interoperability, Data Store, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Taxonomy, Data Storage, Data Processing, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Zero Trust Network Access, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, R (Software)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development, Technical Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Fraud detection, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Apache Spark, PySpark, Performance Tuning, Grafana, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Prometheus (Software), Data Integrity, Data Processing, Data Governance, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, System Monitoring, Docker (Software)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, OpenAI, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, ChatGPT, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Database Management, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Science, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Processing, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks