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: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Project Risk Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Management, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Management
★ 4.5 (50) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix Shell, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Cloud Hosting, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization, Big Data, SQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Analytics
★ 4.3 (277) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Brand Strategy, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, Statistical Methods
★ 4.7 (6.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Legal Technology, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Multimodal Prompts, AI powered creativity, Education Software and Technology, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital pedagogy, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, AI Integrations, Information Privacy
★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computational Logic, Development Environment
★ 4.8 (41K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Workforce Development, Context Engineering, Job Analysis
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Customer Analysis, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Operational Excellence, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Branding, Marketing, People Management, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance
★ 4.7 (27K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization
★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Software, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction
★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Business Analytics, Contract Negotiation, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling
★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks