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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, Programming Principles
★ 4.5 (272) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Model Optimization, R (Software), Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Operating System Administration, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Scripting Languages, Web Development, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Software Development
★ 4.7 (392) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Performance Analysis, User Research, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data Validation
Intermediate · 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

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Plot (Graphics), Market Trend, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (265) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, International Finance, Investments, Policy Development, Data Collection
★ 4.6 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Descriptive Statistics, Case Studies
★ 4.7 (233) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, Program Development, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (291) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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: AI Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks