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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Snowflake Schema, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, DevOps, Model Training, Model Deployment, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Structures, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Algorithms, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Warehousing, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Diagram Design, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Cloud Deployment, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Mapping, Extract, Transform, Load, Trend Analysis, Service Level Agreement, Systems Integration, SQL, Apache Kafka, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Graphing, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphical Tools, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Descriptive Statistics, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Spreadsheet Software, Box Plots, Data Literacy, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, JSON, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Management, Data Entry, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Collection, SQL, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Plotly, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Linear Algebra, Data Wrangling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Optimization, Data Processing, Geometry, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Management, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Tableau Software, Network Model, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Graph Theory, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Data Transformation, Secure Coding, Data Management, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Descriptive Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Database Application, Database Software, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months