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: Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Financial Reporting, Project Performance, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Project Accounting, Finance, Performance Metric, Investment Management, Financial Data, Cost Estimation, Financial Statements, Project Estimation, Real Estate, Risk Management, Scenario Testing, Estimation, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Communication Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Routing, Digital Communications, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Systems Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process, Business Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Process Management, Requirements Elicitation, Enterprise Architecture, Business Analytics, Drive Engagement, Planning, Governance, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Bash (Scripting Language), PostgreSQL, Redis, Google Cloud Platform, Ubuntu, Agile Project Management, Continuous Integration, Prometheus (Software), Object Oriented Design, Data Pipelines, Linux Commands, SQL, Web Development Tools, Extract, Transform, Load, Amazon S3, Computational Logic, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Small Data, Decision Making, Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Mapping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, PostgreSQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Ggplot2, Stakeholder Communications, Data Ethics, R (Software), Dashboard Creation, Analytical Skills, Data Integrity, Dashboard, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design, Data Presentation, Usability, Human Centered Design, Design Research, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability Testing, Quantitative Research, Design Elements And Principles
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Collaborative Software, Ideation, Business Analysis, Problem Management, Design Thinking, Business Process Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months