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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Jupyter, Analysis, Statistical Programming, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Network Model, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Python Programming, Feature Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Model Evaluation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Cloud Hosting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Services, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Version Control, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Heat Maps, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Transformation, Numerical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Wrangling, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Social Media Analytics, Unstructured Data, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, R (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Data Analysis, Model Training, SQL, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months