Data collection courses can help you learn survey design, sampling techniques, data cleaning, and statistical analysis. You can build skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data visualization, and ethical considerations in data handling. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data manipulation, R for statistical analysis, and software like Qualtrics for survey creation, showing how these skills are applied in real-world research settings.
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Visualization, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Management, Risk Management, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Timelines
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Transaction Processing, Document Management, Coordinating, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks