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: Data Storytelling, Risk Mitigation, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Scoping, Data Visualization, Process Flow Diagrams, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Business Requirements
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Value Engineering, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis, Application Development, Business Process, ChatGPT, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Project Documentation, Systems Analysis, Functional Specification, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Needs Assessment, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Opportunities, User Research, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Innovation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Operational Risk, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Technical Communication, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Research Design, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Technical Writing, Data Sharing, R (Software), R Programming, YAML, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Solution Design, SAP Signavio, Project Implementation, Solution Architecture, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Workflow Management, Proposal Development, Business Workflow Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Process Analysis, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks