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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Decision Tree Learning, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Derivatives, Geometry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Data Governance, Generative AI Agents, Metadata Management, Data Ethics, Interoperability, Data Store, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Taxonomy, Data Storage, Data Processing, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Zero Trust Network Access, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Customer Data Management, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Google Cloud Platform, Data Visualization, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Performance Analysis, Hospitality and Food Services, Facility Operations, Event Planning, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Community Outreach, Labor Relations, Event Marketing, Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Unstructured Data, LLM Application, Data Preprocessing, Metadata Management, JSON, Image Analysis, Data Transformation, Document Management, Vision Transformer (ViT)
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Terraform, Data Validation, Apache Spark, Data Integrity, Data Storage, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Big Data, Unified Modeling Language, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, No-Code Development, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Capture, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Governance, Data Collection, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks