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.

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, R Programming, Alteryx, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Cloudera
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Data Validation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Expense Management, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Verification And Validation, Financial Reporting, Productivity Software, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Technical Communication, Supervised Learning, Looker (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Literacy, Health Technology, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Infographics, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Automation
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Storage, DevOps, Data Governance, Data Integration, Application Frameworks, Data Transformation, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Sample Size Determination, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Analysis, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Scripting, Algorithms, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months