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: Month End Closing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Variance Analysis, Fraud detection, Expense Management, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Record Keeping, Reconciliation, Income Statement, Data Validation, Payroll Systems, Expense Reports, Financial Statements, Payroll Processing, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), AI Personalization, Lead Generation, A/B Testing, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Program Development, Software Testing, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Test Case
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Sales Management, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Modeling, R Programming, Customer Insights, Customer Acquisition Management, Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Retention, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Analysis, Business Analytics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Access, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Database Software, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Business Priorities, Forecasting, Resource Allocation, Product Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Analytics, Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Benchmarking, Customer Acquisition Management, Project Estimation, Project Planning, Spreadsheet Software, Business Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Server Administration, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Windows Servers, Servers, Network Administration, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Consulting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtualization, Network Protocols, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Inventory Accounting, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Variance Analysis, Purchasing, Procurement, Kanban Principles, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks