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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Mathematical Software, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Sales Presentations, Sales, Business Analytics, Sales Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, LLM Application
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistics, Research, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytics, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Analysis, Statistical Programming, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, Statistical Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Presentations, Sample Size Determination
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Analytical Skills, Ggplot2, Data Storytelling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Business Analytics, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Probability, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Tree Maps, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours