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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science
★ 4.8 (924) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Classification Algorithms, Big Data, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Wrangling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Transformation
★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Unstructured Data, Algorithms
★ 4.7 (557) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Share, Financial Statement Analysis, Case Studies, Estimation, Financial Statements, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, International Finance, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Analysis, Benchmarking, Trend Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cloudera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Query Languages, Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Management, Virtual Machines
★ 4.8 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop
★ 4.3 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Presentation, Data Integration, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Depreciation, Cash Control, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Cost Accounting, Inventory Control Systems, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls, Capital Expenditure, Equities, Inventory Management System, Investments
★ 4.7 (231) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Human Resource Strategy, Financial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, People Management
★ 4.6 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Analysis, Data Infrastructure, Machine Learning
★ 4.4 (41) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Google Workspace, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Management
★ 4.3 (127) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Biostatistics, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Statistical Software, Package and Software Management, Scripting Languages
★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months