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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning
★ 4.8 (31K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Business Logic, File I/O
★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Data Mining
★ 4.6 (16K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Timelines, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Power Platform, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Maintenance, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Access, Data Cleansing
★ 4.6 (717) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics
★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Regression Analysis, Research Reports, Report Writing, Statistical Inference, SPSS, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Political Sciences, Research, Research Methodologies, SPSS (Software), Data Visualization, International Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Cloud Applications
★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Risking, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing
★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, File Systems, Analytics, Data Processing, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, System Configuration, Python Programming
★ 4 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills
★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Game Design
★ 4.8 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months