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 Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Amazon Web Services, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Databases, NoSQL, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Cloud API, SQL, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Storytelling, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Spatial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Descriptive Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Wrangling, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard Creation, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Science, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Public Policies, Data Management, Policy Analysis, Data Quality, Program Evaluation, Research, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Research Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Concision, Analytical Skills, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Persuasive Communication, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Cybersecurity, Influencing, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Heat Maps, Stakeholder Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Analysis Software, Data Science, Business Analytics, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Correlation Analysis, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Microsoft Power Platform, Snowflake Schema, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Strategy, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, AI literacy, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Technical Communication, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Version Control, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, AI Integrations, Analytics, GitHub, Analysis, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months