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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Cloud Computing, Data Lakes, Metadata Management, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Personally Identifiable Information
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storage, Database Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Regression Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Transfer Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Small Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Synthesis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Vision, Simulations, 3D Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Integrated Development Environments, Data Modeling, Database Design, Software Development Tools, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, ChatGPT, Version Control, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, API Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Web Scraping, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Persuasive Communication, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Cybersecurity, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Heat Maps, Stakeholder Analysis, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Graphical Tools, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Geometry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Data Quality, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Big Data, Serverless Computing, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks