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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, AI Personalization, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning
★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · 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

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (269) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analysis
★ 4.6 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Presentation, AI Workflows, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Microsoft 365, Data Science, Data Security, Model Evaluation, Critical Thinking
★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Analytics, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operations Research, Internet Of Things, Model Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization
★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Transformation, Presentations, Consolidation, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Scientific Visualization, Machine Learning, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Python Programming, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Informed Consent
★ 4.2 (70) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Generative AI, Financial Statement Analysis, Agile Project Management, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Failure Analysis, Data Ethics, Goal Setting, Database Design, Data Visualization
Degree · 1 - 4 Years