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.

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, GitHub, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), IBM Cloud, Development Environment, Other Programming Languages, Version Control, Query Languages, Python Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Box Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, IBM Cognos Analytics, Ggplot2, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Google Analytics, Google Sheets, Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Interviewing Skills, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Research Reports, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Big Data, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Quality, SQL, Organizational Structure, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Timelines, Microsoft Power Platform, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Manipulation
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, Pseudocode, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Server Side, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Reporting, Jupyter, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Processing, Management Reporting, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Analytics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Big Data, Cloud Security, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks