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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Small Data, Decision Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Infrastructure, Data Cleansing, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Machine Learning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Jupyter, Scatter Plots, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Python Programming, Graphing, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Medical Privacy, Clinical Data Management, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Health Informatics, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Quality, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Processing, Health Care, Health Information Management, Data Integration, Medical Records, Medical Coding, Data Validation, Electronic Medical Record, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, NumPy, File I/O, Query Languages, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory, Technical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, JUnit, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science, Unstructured Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Quality Assurance, Stored Procedure, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Quality Improvement, Quality Assessment, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), SQL, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Performance Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Trend Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Document Management, Vector Databases, Query Languages, Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Maintenance, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Amazon Web Services, Cloud API, Data Structures, Data Processing, Cloud Deployment, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks