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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Reconciliation, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, SPSS, Logistic Regression, SPSS (Software), Regression Analysis, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analytical Skills, Arithmetic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Tableau Software, Case Studies, Marketing Analytics, Cash Flows, Big Data, Business Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Performance Metric, Data Literacy, Database Software, E-Commerce
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Color Theory, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Fine-tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Minitab, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Business Analytics, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Report Writing, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, SAP Applications, Data Integration, Microsoft Office, Data Access
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Supplier Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Service Level Agreement, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Root Cause Analysis, Legal Risk, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Review, Supplier Quality Management, Inventory Control Systems, Data Entry, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Cost Reduction
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Xbox
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Product Strategy, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months