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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, R (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Bayesian Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Model Training, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Responsible AI, Accruals, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Accounting, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Big Data, Analytics, Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Contract Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Change Orders, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Contract Compliance, Risk Control, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Vendor Management, Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Financial Controls, Legal Risk
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Science
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Research Ethics, Unstructured Data, Data Mining, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Collection, Data Preprocessing, Health Disparities, Text Mining, Responsible AI, Medical Imaging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax Management, Compliance Management, Tax Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Billing & Invoicing, Tax Returns, Invoicing, Tax Laws, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Registration, Payment Systems, E-Commerce
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Quantitative Research, Financial Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Portfolio Risk, Probability, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Statistical Analysis, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Market Trend, Finance, Performance Metric, Investment Management, Descriptive Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Database Design, Data Mart, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, SQL, Stakeholder Communications
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Information Assurance, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Data Capture, Continuous Monitoring, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks