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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Heat Maps, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Data Integrity, Data Storage
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Looker (Software), Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Marketing, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Leaflet (Software), Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Visual Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Mapping, Network Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Development, Security Controls, Firewall, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, PySpark, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, Query Languages
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Enterprise Architecture, Metadata Management, Data Science, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Economics, International Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Supply And Demand, Probability, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Policy, Market Data, Financial Trading, Market Trend, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Consumer Behaviour, Risk Analysis, Finance, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months