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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Markov Model, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, ChatGPT, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Digital Signal Processing, Mathematical Software, Computer Programming, Histogram, Predictive Modeling, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Performance Tuning, Debugging, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Scalability, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, No-Code Development, Data Preprocessing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Scalability, AI Enablement, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Operational Databases, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Service Level, Usability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Systems Architecture, Tool Calling, Natural Language Processing, Context Management, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Business Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, User Feedback, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Deepseek, Automation, DeepSeek API, OpenAI API, Agentic systems, Google Sheets
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, BeeAI, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Responsible AI, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Context Management, AI Personalization, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months